Canterbury Roman Museum
Canterbury, East Kent
Image: Canterbury Roman MuseumImage: Canterbury Roman Museum
Canterbury's Roman Museum sits below street level around the excavated remains of a Roman town house, a scheduled ancient monument in the city centre. The star is a Roman floor mosaic still in its original position, one of very few left in the UK. It is a compact, family-friendly look at life in Roman Britain and an easy wet-weather stop near the cathedral.
Highlights
- Roman mosaic floor preserved where it was laid
- Remains of a Roman town house
- Displays tracing more than 2,000 years of Canterbury history
- Central location off the High Street
Good to know
- Same-day tickets are sold on arrival, but advance booking guarantees entry
- Check the accessibility page before visiting as the museum is underground
Getting there
Canterbury Roman Museum, Butchery Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2JR
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Image: Canterbury CathedralCanterbury Cathedral
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