Canterbury
in Kent of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.279 and 1.080 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 16' 44" and E 1° 4' 47"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:57 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:49 am and 7:59 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-18 08:12:24

Delve into Canterbury

Canterbury in Kent (England) with it's 55,240 habitants is a city located in United Kingdom about 54 mi (or 87 km) east of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Canterbury is now 12:57 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 12 airports closer to Canterbury, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Kent International Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 20 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church in a distance of 0 mi (or 0 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ashford, Southend-on-Sea, Upper Stoke, Leigh-on-Sea and Boxley. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 1022 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 68% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Friday, 19th of April 2024

11°C (51 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

7°C (45 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

8°C (47 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hawks Lane Lodge

Address
0,1 mi
18 Hawk's Lane
CT1 2NU Canterbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

Address
0,1 mi
Canterbury Cathedral
CT12EH Canterbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Woolpack Inn

Address
2,9 mi
The Street
CT4 8DL Canterbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sun Hotel

Address
0,0 mi
Sun Street
CT1 2HX Canterbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Continental

Address
6,2 mi
29 Beach Walk
CT5 2BP Whitstable
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Westgrange House B&B

Address
4,7 mi
42 Bushyfields Road
CT6 7LJ Herne Bay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express CANTERBURY

Address
3,0 mi
Upper Harbledown
CT2 9HX CANTERBURY
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Howfield Manor Hotel

Address
2,8 mi
Howfield Lane
CT4 7HQ Chartham,Canterbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

Address
0,6 mi
New Dover Road 36
CT1 3DU Canterbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Canterbury Hotel

Address
0,6 mi
140 Wincheap
CT1 3RY Canterbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

The London School of English, Canterbury - Introduction

Published: September 23, 2014
Length: 33:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: The London School of English

http://www.londonschool.com -The London School of English, Canterbury is a specialist training centre for professionals who need to improve their English fast. Through our intensive immersion...


Epic Jabo-attack on Canterbury with JG4

Published: November 20, 2014
Length: 09:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: EagleNED

Using Bf 109 E-4B's, we performed a large scale Jabo-attack on a railyard near Canterbury. Here's what happened. Enjoy the ride! Flight simulator: IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover.


Draaiorgel 'Het Roosje' (was 'Midinette') in Canterbury, England 2 of 2

Published: December 30, 2014
Length: 13:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: musechanical

(HD) Part 2 of Dutch Street Organ / Draaiorgel 'Het Roosje' playing in Canterbury, Kent, England on 7th December 2013 to raise funds for the Lord Mayor's Christmas Gift Fund for the elderly....


Canterbury Christ Church University Promotional Film

Published: November 26, 2014
Length: 17:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lavender Blue Media

www.lavenderbluemedia.com This is a short promotional film for Canterbury Christ Church University produced by Lavender Blue Media.


Pawws - Give You Love (live at Bramleys Bar, Canterbury, City.Sound.Project)

Published: June 06, 2014
Length: 06:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dana Cellar-Door

Pawws performing Give You Love live at Bramleys Bar in Canterbury for City Sound Project.


Cómo se hace el fudge en Fudge Kitchen, Canterbury - Vivir Europa

Published: July 22, 2013
Length: 25:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: VivirEuropa

Parte final del proceso de realización del fudge, un dulce de caramelo muy típico en el Reino Unido. En esta ocasión se realiza en la tienda de Canterbury de la franquicia Fudge Kitchen....


GAU Students at Canterbury

Published: March 21, 2013
Length: 04:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sha Li


Canterbury Ghost Tour Daytime

Published: March 27, 2014
Length: 00:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: john Hippisley

Mr John Higgins in the Ghost a Hunter Role enjoying a group from France.


[Der Geist von Canterbury] Pump ladder volunteer FD Canterbury (HD)

Published: May 05, 2014
Length: 41:18 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: MontisEinsatzfahrten Intern. emergency respon

Einsatz für die Freiwillige Feuerwehr von Canterbury (England), ein "pump ladder" von Canterbury VFD mit Alarm unterwegs im Stadtgebiet. Ich danke besonders meiner Freundin die für mich...


Cursos de inglés en Canterbury, Inglaterra - Inter-Schools

Published: March 30, 2009
Length: 16:15 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Inter-Schools Cursos de Idiomas en el Extranj

Estudia inglés en la ciudad de Canterbury, Inglaterra. Video con imágenes de la escuela para los interesados en estudiar inglés en Reino Unido. Ciudad moderna y cautivadora. Para más informaci...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

City of Canterbury

The City of Canterbury is a local government district with city status in Kent, England. The main settlement in the district is Canterbury, the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Located at 51.28, 1.08 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Local government in Kent, City of Canterbury, Cities in South East England, Non-metropolitan districts of Kent, Local government districts of South East England

Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr, Canterbury

The Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr of Eastbridge was founded in the 12th century in Canterbury, England, to provide overnight accommodation for poor pilgrims to the shrine of St Thomas Beckett. It is now one of the ten almshouses still providing accommodation for elderly citizens of Canterbury.

Located at 51.2799, 1.07833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hospitals established in the 12th century, Houses in Kent, Buildings and structures in Canterbury, English medieval hospitals and almshouses, 12th-century establishments in England

Ricemans

Ricemans (part of the Fenwick group) was a British department store based in the city of Canterbury in Kent.

Located at 51.2769, 1.08194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Defunct department stores of the United Kingdom, History of Canterbury

Marlowe Theatre

The Marlowe Theatre is a major 1,200-seat theatre in Canterbury, England. It closed in March 2009 for redevelopment and a brand-new Marlowe Theatre reopened on 4 October 2011.

Located at 51.281, 1.07851 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1984 establishments in England, Theatres completed in 1933, Theatres completed in 2011, Theatres in Kent, Buildings and structures in Canterbury

Durovernum Cantiacorum

Durovernum Cantiacorum was a town in the Roman province of Britannia. Today it is known as Canterbury, located in the English county of Kent. It occupied a strategic location on Watling Street, at the convergence of the roads coming from the rest of the Roman Empire via the ports of Dubris, Rutupiae, Regulbium and Portus Lemanis.

Located at 51.2786, 1.08194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Articles with inconsistent citation formats, Archaeological sites in Kent, History of Canterbury, Roman towns and cities in England, 40s establishments

Whitefriars Shopping Centre

Whitefriars Shopping Centre is a shopping centre in Canterbury, Kent, England. It is the biggest shopping centre in East Kent.

Located at 51.2777, 1.0811 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shopping centres in Kent, Buildings and structures in Canterbury

Museum of Canterbury

The Canterbury Heritage Museum, formerly the Museum of Canterbury, is a museum in Stour Street, Canterbury, South East England, telling the history of the city. It is housed in the 12th century Poor Priests' Hospital next to the River Stour. The museum exhibits the Canterbury Cross and contains a gallery dedicated to Rupert the Bear, whose creator Mary Tourtel lived in Canterbury. It holds regular events and exhibitions of local and national interest.

Located at 51.2786, 1.0775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
History of Canterbury, Museums in Canterbury, Museums established in 1987, Grade II listed buildings in Kent, Buildings and structures in Canterbury, History museums in Kent, Children's museums in the United Kingdom, Local museums in Kent, Media museums in the United Kingdom, 1987 establishments in England, Rupert Bear

Old Synagogue (Canterbury)

The Old Synagogue in Canterbury is considered to be the best example of an Egyptian Revival synagogue. The earliest record of a Jewish community in Canterbury dates from 1160. The community is known to have been prosperous and to have traded in corn (grain) and wool as well as banking. Despite pogroms in 1261 and 1264, the community flourished until the Edict of Expulsion, given by Edward I of England in 1290. Its presence is commemorated in the street name, Jewry Lane.

Located at 51.2819, 1.08072 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Medieval synagogues in England, Orthodox synagogues in England, Egyptian Revival architecture, Buildings and structures in Canterbury, History of Canterbury, Religion in Kent, Music venues in England

Isaac Bargrave

Isaac Bargrave (1586 – January 1643) was an English royalist churchman, Dean of Canterbury from 1625 to 1643.

Located at 51.2797, 1.08306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1586 births, 1643 deaths, English Anglican priests, Deans of Canterbury

Roman Museum

For the National Museum of Wales see National Roman Legionary Museum The Roman Museum in Canterbury, Kent, houses a Roman pavement which is a scheduled monument, in the remains of a Roman courtyard house which itself is a grade I listed building. The pavement was discovered after World War II bombing, and has been open to the public since 1946. The museum was established in 1961, but it has been under threat of closure as of 2009.

Located at 51.2789, 1.08139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Museums in Canterbury, Museums established in 1961, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Kent, Archaeological museums in England, Museums of Ancient Rome in the United Kingdom, Grade I listed buildings in Kent

Royal Museum and Art Gallery

The Royal Museum and Art Gallery, known locally as the Beaney Institute or The Beaney, is the central museum, library and art gallery of the city of Canterbury, Kent, England. Until it closed for refurbishment in 2009, this Grade II listed building contained the regimental museum of the Buffs (the Royal East Kent Regiment) as well as a gallery devoted to the 19th-century cattle painter Thomas Sidney Cooper.

Located at 51.2794, 1.07917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Canterbury, Museums established in 1899, Grade II listed buildings in Kent, Grade II listed museum buildings, Victorian architecture, Art museums and galleries in Kent, Libraries in Kent, Tudor Revival architecture in England, 1899 establishments in England

Greyfriars, Canterbury

Greyfriars was a Franciscan friary in Canterbury, the first friary of that order in England. The first Franciscans arrived in the country in 1224 (during the lifetime of the order's founder Francis of Assisi) and the friary was set up soon afterwards. It was dissolved in 1538 and the only surviving building of the complex is the Greyfriars Chapel, now worshipped in by Anglican Franciscans since 2003.

Located at 51.279, 1.07682 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Franciscan monasteries in England, Monasteries in Kent, Buildings and structures in Canterbury, 1538 disestablishments in England, Christian monasteries established in the 13th century


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Canterbury, Cantwarebyrig, Cantwaraburg, كانتربيري, Горад Кентэрберы, Кентърбъри, Caergaint, Κάντερμπερι, کنتربری, Cantorbéry, Cantorbery, קנטרברי, Քենթերբերի, Kantaraborg, カンタベリー, Кентербери, 캔터베리, Durovernum, Durovernum Canticorum, Cantuaria, Kenterberis, Kenterberija, Кантербери, Cantuária, Кентербері, 坎特伯雷, 根德伯里