Museum of Canterbury with Rupert Bear Museum

Stour Street
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2NR

Tel: +44 (0)1227 475 202
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

Bookmark and Share


Museum of Canterbury with Rupert Bear Museum

Visit the newly refurbished Museum for a truly interactive experience for all the family.

Uncover fascinating stories about the city, its people and surviving treasures such as the famous Canterbury Cross.

Investigate the building – once a medieval hospital for Poor Priests and marvel at its magnificent timber roof.

Have a go at a wide range of fun hands-on activities. Decipher runes, smell medieval poo and handle wartime objects.

See the original Bagpuss in Emily's shop window.

At the Rupert Bear Museum you can discover Rupert's Canterbury connections and take part in a host of activities. Play giant snakes and ladders, join Rupert in time-travel and learn how to draw Rupert.

The museum is accessible for wheelchair users and has toilets. The gift shop sells a host of publications and special Museum of Canterbury souvenirs.

All correspondence to: Canterbury Museums Office
18 High Street
CANTERBURY
Kent
CT1 2RA



More Pictures
 
 

Opening Times
(2006 times)
Open all year, Monday - Saturday, 10.30 - 17.00 (last admission 16.00).

Also open from June to the end of September on Sunday 13.30 - 17.00 (last admission 16.00).

Admission Charges
(2006 prices)
Telephone for details - there is a wide range of reduced prices for families, groups, children, students and senior citizens. Save money and also visit West Gte Towers and Roman Museum with a Museum Passport. Free admission for accompanying coach driver/guide.

Directions
Museum of Canterbury is in easy walking distance of the Cathedral, coach and car parks, and railway stations.
Show map of Museum of Canterbury with Rupert Bear Museum...

Museum of Canterbury with Rupert Bear Museum Postcode for SatNav: CT1 2NR

Nearby Attractions
Canterbury West Gate Towers (< 1 Mile)*
One of England's finest mediaeval fortified gatehouses, with arms and armour displays, prison cells and panoramic views from the battlements.
Canterbury Royal Museum & Art Gallery (< 1 Mile)*
Canterbury's Art Gallery has a large and varied art exhibitions programme, and significant permanent collection.
Canterbury Roman Museum (< 1 Mile)*
Canterbury's acclaimed new Roman Museum has been specially constructed underground in the excavated Roman levels below the Longmarket Shopping Centre.
more attractions in Canterbury and things to do in Canterbury ...
more things to do in Kent and days out in Kent...
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Nearby Hotels
Pilgrims Hotel (< 1 Mile)*
The Pilgrims Hotel is ideal for your stay in Canterbury City Centre. Situated within the Roman city walls, this lovely family run hotel offers a warm welcome to all our guests.
Sun Hotel (< 1 Mile)*
Located just a few steps from Canterbury Cathedral in a cobbled street, this 15th century hotel is steeped in history, with former guests including Charles Dickens.
Falstaff Hotel (< 1 Mile)*
A traditional 15th century coaching inn, The Falstaff Hotel is steeped in history yet offers you modern comfortable accommodation and free parking.
more hotels near Museum of Canterbury with Rupert Bear Museum ...
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Nearby Self Catering
Flint Cottage (5 Miles)*
This romantic old property dating we believe from the 17th. century, has been renovated to a very high standard and opened in March 2007.
Cornerways (6 Miles)*
Charming 1800s Victorian cottage in a listed square in the conservation village of Wingham near coastal and country Kent. Wingham village possesses some interesting buildings dating back to the llth century.
Aylets' Annexe (6 Miles)*
Aylets Annexe is a self contained, contemporarily furnished one bedroom home, behind a large village house. It is suitable for 2 people and is ideal for a walking or cycling holiday or just a simple weekend break in the country.
Your property could be here
Advertising your self catering property or holiday cottage on AboutBritain.com will get you noticed by thousands of potential guests every day.
more self catering near Museum of Canterbury with Rupert Bear Museum ...
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Popular Pages

     National Trust | Estate Agents     

 Copyright © 1999-2012 Excelsior Information Systems Limited. All rights reserved.
Press Room  Terms of Use  Privacy  Link to Us  Index  Site Map