Canterbury
Properties and events in Canterbury
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Broad Oak Chapel
Quaint Victorian chapel in a rural setting, built in 1867 as a "mission station" by the Congregational church in Canterbury. Part of the Countess of Huntingdon Connexion, one of very few in Kent. Also used as a military hospital during World War One.
Canterbury Cathedral Gardens Through History
An Exhibition held in Canterbury Cathedral's Archives reflecting the history of gardening in Britain and how the gardens on the site were tended to through the ages.
Canterbury Cemetery Friends: Exceptional tales of remarkable lives
The Canterbury Cemetery Friends invite everyone to our second annual Heritage Open Day on 20 September 2026. Hear stories about an assortment of noteworthy individuals whose stories will resonate with history lovers and literary enthusiasts alike.
Canterbury Friends Meeting House Open Day
Special exhibition of Quakers in Canterbury - everyday life, past and present. Crafts for children, teas and coffees and a warm welcome.
Canterbury Roman Museum Highlight Tour
Step back in time to venture beneath the streets of the modern city to discover evidence of a bustling Roman town with a guided tour of Canterbury Roman Museum and its in situ Roman mosaic floor.
Church of the Holy Innocents', Adisham
Important 12th Century cruciform church, showing the influence of ownership by Christ Church Priory, Canterbury. Several interesting features inc. part of a wooden, painted screen dated to 13th Century, possibly rescued from Canterbury Cathedral.
Colour of Malice, Book Launch
World renowned author Toni Mount will be with us for the day talking all things medieval including her ever popular murder mystery series including her new book The Colour of Malice.
Everyday Histories Photo Exhibition and Auction
A glimpse of everyday lives in old Whitstable and surrounding areas through a selection of black and white photographs, in the lovely setting of St John's Church, Swalecliffe - 'the church by the sea'. Home made cakes and refreshments.
Food for Thought—The Bayeux Tapestry Revisited
A talk by Prof Benjamin Pohl, Professor of Medieval History, University of Bristol.
Fordwich Town Hall
Fordwich Town Hall is an ancient medieval town hall owned and managed by Fordwich United Charities. Run entirely by Volunteers we love having visitors come and explore the old court room, jail and crane house and enjoy a roam in the beautiful garden.
Free Entry Fridays
Entry to the museum will be FREE on Fridays 11 and 18 September.
Hales Place Chapel
Little Roman Catholic Chapel dating from 1776 originally referred to as a Belvedere.
Harvest Home Folk Day
Join us at the medieval centre for a day of harvest celebrations, hands on crafts and entertainment
Lives of the Monks Guided Tour
Discover the fascinating lives of the Benedictine monks who lived on site at Canterbury Cathedral during the middle ages. Explore the monastic ruins and discover the everyday lives of the monks who looked after the Cathedral.
Monastic Gardens Tour
Discover the history of the gardens at Canterbury Cathedral on a tour focusing on the Herb Garden, Water Tower Garden and Memorial Garden.
On Brotherhood: demystifying freemasonry
An exhibition exploring the fraternal spirit of freemasonry, its historical values, and why secrecy has shaped the world's oldest existing fraternity.
Open Art Exhibition
Littlebourne Art Group are hosting an Open Art Exhibition.
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort
Come and uncover centuries of history at Reculver Towers and Roman Fort! Enjoy fascinating historic talks throughout the day and discover how this remarkable coastal site is being cared for.
Sandwich Medieval Centre
This year the Medieval Centre will celebrating the everyday lives and work of some of the most important people of the middle ages.
Sandwich Medieval Centre - Medieval Ink
A day of medieval ink making at the medieval centre using medieval recipes and techniques.
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