St. Augustine's Abbey
St. Augustines Abbey, Longport, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1PF
Founded in AD 598 by St Augustine himself, this historic abbey marks the rebirth of Christianity in southern England. A cornerstone of the Canterbury World Heritage Site, it was the 6th-century home of a mission to convert the Anglo-Saxons and grew into a major centre of learning and spirituality for centuries. Visitors can explore its remarkable ruins and imagine the abbey’s fascinating past—it may even have been the birthplace of the Bayeux Tapestry.
Timings
- Saturday 19 September:
- 1000-1700
Location & directions
St. Augustines Abbey, Longport, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1PF
- Directions:
- St Augustine’s Abbey, at Longport, Canterbury CT1 1PF, is open from 10am to 5pm.
- Contact on day:
- St Augustines Abbey
- Telephone number:
- +441227387290
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
St Augustine’s Abbey has an accessible toilet available and refreshments. There is no on-site parking, but parking is available nearby at Longport Carpark, Longport, Canterbury CT1 1PF.
Additional information
After your visit, why not walk 5 minutes down the road to St Martin's, another highlight of Canterbury’s World Heritage Site, which is also open on Saturday 19th. St Martin's and St Augustine's Abbey are two separate organisations.
