From Roman settlement to Rupert Bear, see the history of Canterbury through fascinating objects, hands on displays and activities all set in the magnificent medieval Poor Priests' Hospital.

The Herbert Read Gallery hosts exhibitions which relate to the subject specialisms of its Canterbury campus. The University also organises exhibitions of work produced by current and former students and staff in collaboration with external venues such as local...

This fabulous new visitor attraction provides state of the art special and permanent exhibition galleries, a brand new library, excellent learning facilities and a varied programme of events for all ages.

The Beaney Institute has been home to one of Canterbury's main museums and its library since 1899, and a focus for cultural and heritage activities. It is now in need of major improvement. This project will restore and enlarge an important heritage building,...

The Roman Museum is underground at the level of the Roman town. It's an exciting mix of excavated real objects: authentic reconstructions; and preserved remains of a Roman town house with its famous mosaics.

After the Cathedral, the West Gate is Canterbury's next eye-catching landmark. It has stood for six centuries on guard over the road to and from London. Hundreds of thousands of medieval pilgrims,on their way to visit Saint Thomas Becket's shrine, passed through this...

Located on the site of the medieval dormitory and only yards from the cathedral treasury, where documents were stored in the Middle Ages, the Archives continues a tradition of record-keeping that dates back at least 1300 years.

This great abbey, marking the rebirth of Christianity in southern England, was founded shortly after AD 597 by St Augustine. The impressive abbey is situated outside the city walls and is sometimes missed by visitors. At the abbey, you can also enjoy the museum and...

Originally created by Augustine to be used as a monastery, the Abbey ruins are part of the Canterbury World Heritage Site, along with the cathedral and St Martin's Church. There is a museum on site which tells the story of this Canterbury World Heritage site and it...

A perfect day out for adults and children alike. Choose from a visit to either our Port Lympne or Howletts Wildlife Park, go on safari, or even book an overnight stay at Livingstone Lodge for the ultimate UK safari experience!