Canterbury West Gate Towers

St Peter's Street
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2BQ

Tel: +44 (0)1227 789 576
Fax: +44 (0)1227 455 047
Web: http://www.canterbury-museums.co.uk


Explore Canterbury's mediaeval fortified gatehouse - one of England's finest. See the Guard Chamber, Murder Holes, Civil War Armoury and City Walls Display. Visit the prisoner in the Tower Cells, and climb to the roof for panoramic views.

There is a hands-on Armour Display and Brass Rubbings to entertain the children.

We regret that there is no access possible for wheelchair users.

All correspondence to Canterbury Museum's Office,
High Street,
Canterbury,
Kent
CT1 2RA.

 

Opening Times
(2006 times)
Open Monday to Saturday 11.00am - 12:30pm and 1:30pm - 3:30pm.

Admission Charges
(2006 prices)
Telephone for details. There are special rates for schools groups, families, Canterbury residents and the Unwaged.
Save money and also visit the Roman Museum and Museum of Canterbury with a Museum Passport.

Directions
West Gate Towers stands at the end of the main street beside the river, the entrance is under the main arch and there are steps leading to the guard chamber and ticket office.
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