St. Augustine’s Abbey

St. Augustine's Abbey, now part of Canterbury’s World heritage Site, is an extraordinary place to visit. The Great British Heritage Pass allows you to explore this historically important site as well as hundreds of other attractions, for free.

St. Augustine's Abbey was founded in AD 597 by St. Augustine. This abbey was originally built as a burial place for the Anglo-Saxon kings of the time as well as the archbishops of Canterbury. St. Augustine’s represented the rebirth of Christianity in southern England.

You will be able to visit different chapels, the nave and cloister, as well as the crypts, and once within the abbey, you are able to see one of the most stunning views of Canterbury.

In addition to exploring the remains of the ruined abbey, you can also visit the museum and take the free audio tour.

St. Augustine's Abbey, due to both its beauty and historical significance, is an important site to visit on your journey through Britain. The Great British Heritage pass allows you to visit this historic attraction as well as hundreds of others in Britain, for free.

Planning your visit to St. Augustine's Abbey

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