Description
Canterbury Roman Museum's collections include mosaics, jewellery and silverware, as well as an example of underfloor heating from that era. The museum's story began when workmen digging trenches for a new drainage system unearthed a beautifully preserved Roman floor mosaic in 1868. Then in the aftermath of World War II, excavations in cellar shops uncovered an under-floor heating system, wall paintings, a mosaic corridor and the remains of a very large Roman Town House. Over time a museum arose to encompass the remains and preserve what is now known to be one of the UK’s only remaining in situ Roman pavement mosaics and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Visitors can explore the city’s history, wander through the marketplace and discover the treasures of time.
Opening Hours
Monday to Sunday
10am-5pm.
Prices
Adult - 16 to 64 years: £10.50
Concessions - students/60 years +/disabled visitors: £8
Child - 5 to 15 years: £5.35
Child - under 5 years: Free
Members: Free
Carers: Free
Canterbury Residents: Free
My Town My City Members: Free.
Train
Canterbury West and Canterbury East stations.
Bus
Canterbury Bus Station, top of the High Street.
Parking
Park and Ride
Approaching from Dover: New Dover Road CT13EJ
Approaching from Ashford: Wincheap CT13TY
Pay & Display parking and car parks throughout the city.
Picture Credit: © Canterbury Roman Museum.
