Canterbury Heritage Museum. Venue closed down in 2017
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Canterbury Heritage Museum: Venue closed down in 2017
Accessibility:
The museum was fully accessible for people with disabilities. There were chair lifts available throughout the museum and accessible toilets.
Although there is no on-site parking, disability bay spaces are available in nearby car parks, which can also be used to visit nearby Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, which is an Art Gallery, Library and Visitor Information Centre situated in the heart of historic Canterbury, https://canterburymuseums.co.uk/beaney/explore/ at 18 High St, Canterbury CT1 2BD [see below]
5 minute walk away
Orange Street, Canterbury
Disability Spaces: 18
Located next to Best Lane entrance.
Vehicles displaying a valid Blue Badge only.
Maximum stay 12 hours
Watling Street, Canterbury
Disability Spaces: 11
Accepted payments: coins, cards, pay-by-mobile
Monday to Sunday 7am to 9pm (Free outside these hours)
Maximum stay 12 hours
10 minute walk away
North Lane, Canterbury, CT2 7EB (0.3 miles)
Disability Spaces: 3
Accepted payments: coins, cards, pay-by-mobile
Monday – Sunday 7am to 9pm (Free outside these hours)
Pound Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2BZ (0.4 miles)
Disability Spaces: 10
Accepted payments: coins, cards, pay-by-mobile
Monday – Sunday 7am to 9pm (Free outside these hours)
Brief Description:
Canterbury Heritage Museum which hosted a vast collection of historical artefacts, closed down in 2017. Visitors have the opportunity to explore the culture and history of the city of Canterbury at nearby Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, which is an Art Gallery, Library and Visitor Information Centre situated in the heart of historic Canterbury, https://canterburymuseums.co.uk/beaney/explore/ at 18 High St, Canterbury CT1 2BD. It holds exhibitions, talks and workshops as well as other interactive activities for families. Until it closed for refurbishment in 2009, it was known as the Beaney Institute or the Royal Museum and Art Gallery.
Further Information:
Address:
Canterbury Heritage Museum
Stour Street
Canterbury
CT1 2NR
Email:
Phone:
01227 475202
Website:
please see http://canterburymuseums.co.uk/
Opening Hours:
Venue closed down in 2017
Directions:
Located on Stour Street in Canterbury centre, next to Greyfrairs gardens. Canterbury city is located on the A28 which runs through the city centre.
OS TR147578
Transport:
Nearby train stations are Canterbury East and Canterbury West which are approximately 10 minutes walking distance away. Visit www.southeasternrailway.co.uk for up to date timetable information. The Heritage site and the Beaney are also 10 minutes away from Canterbury’s park and ride terminal and bus station. For local bus timetable and travel information please visit https://www.stagecoachbus.com/ or call 0871 200 22 33.
Amenities:
There are many shops, cafés and restaurants nearby within Canterbury.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
Greyfriars Lodge Hotel, Canterbury, Kent
97 metres*
Canterbury City. Open Daily. Free Entry.
214 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.