One of three UNESCO sites in Canterbury, St Augustine’s Abbey was one of the most important monasteries in medieval England. The abbey was established as a result of the mission by Augustine, who was sent from Rome to bring Christianity to England. Little remains today, as it was reduced to ruins during Henry VIII’s suppression of the monasteries. It forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage site along with Canterbury Cathedral and St Martin's Church. It is recognised for its importance to the history of the faith in England. At the Abbey, there is a museum with an audio tour and a VR experience. You can also book for tours and talks.

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Opening Hours
2026
14th to 22nd March: Weekends
28th March to 24th October: Daily
25th October to 1st November: Daily
7th November to 20th December: Weekends
27th and 28th December
2027
January 1st
2nd January to 14th February: Weekends
15th to 21st February: Daily
27th February to 13th March: Weekends
10am-4pm
Last entry 3.30pm.

Price
English Heritage Members: Free
Online prices from:
Adult: £10
Child 5-17 years: £5.40
Child - under 5 years: Free
Concession - Senior (65yrs +)/Students: £8.60
1 Family Ticket - 1 adult and up to 3 children: £15.40
Family Ticket - 2 adults and up to 3 children: £25.40
CADW, Historic Scotland or other partner organisation members: Discounts may apply
You can book online until midnight the day before your visit to get the online price - 15% off gate price.

Accessibility
Most of the site and building are accessible by wheelchair. Manual wheelchair users are advised to bring an assistant and may need to be able to leave the wheelchair briefly. There are stairs down into the crypt, in the cloister and the Campanile mound. There are no ramps or lift access.

Dogs
On leads in the grounds.

Parking
No parking on site,  Pay & Display car park at Longport Road opposite
Park and Ride
New Dover Road CT1 3EJ
Wincheap CT1 3TY
Sturry Road CT1 1AD
Pay & Display parking and car parks throughout the city - see the Canterbury City Council's parking page for more information.

Advisory Notes
For those visiting with children, please be aware that the ruins are hazardous with sheer drops.

Facilities
Cafe • Picnic Area • Toilet • Disabled Toilet • Baby Changing Facilities

Picture Credit: © English Heritage.

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