Canterbury Roman Museum. Open daily. Admission Charge.

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Canterbury Roman Museum. Opening Varies. Admission Charged.

 

Accessibility:

Although there is no on-site parking, disability bay spaces are available in nearby car parks.

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)

 

The museum is fully accessible for visitors with disabilities. Access to the museum is available via a lift and from then there is level access. The weight limit for the lift is 630 kg. The museum offers tactile tours and multi-sensory object investigation sessions for blind and partially sighted visitors.

The exhibition is lit well and accessible toilets are available.

Brief Description:

Canterbury Roman Museum preserves the remains of one of the UK’s only remaining in situ Roman pavement mosaics, a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The museum has been built around the remains, allowing visitors to explore what life was like in Roman Britain. The collections within the museum include pottery, glassware, jewelery and silverware. 

Further Information:

Address:

Canterbury Roman Museum
Butchery Lane
Canterbury
CT1 2JR

Email:

romanm@canterbury.gov.uk

Phone:

01227 785575

Website:

https://canterburymuseums.co.uk/canterbury-roman-museum/

Opening Hours:

See https://canterburymuseums.co.uk/canterbury-roman-museum/

Directions:

Located on Butchery Lane in the centre of Canterbury. Canterbury is located on the A28 which runs through the centre of the city. 

OS TR150577

Transport:

Nearby train stations are Canterbury East and Canterbury West which are approximately 15 minutes walking distance away. Visit www.southeasternrailway.co.uk for up to date timetable information. The venue is also 5 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 available nearby within Canterbury.

 

 

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