St Augustine's Conduit House
Canterbury, East Kent
Photo: Simon Burchell, CC BY-SA 4.0Photo: Simon Burchell, CC BY-SA 4.0
This small mid-12th-century building was part of the waterworks that fed St Augustine's Abbey, holding an eight-sided tank that sent water down to the monks through a lead pipe. It sits on a hillside off King's Park, a five to ten minute walk from the abbey. A good add-on for anyone curious about how a medieval monastery worked.
Highlights
- Part of the abbey's 12th-century water supply
- Five to ten minutes' walk from St Augustine's Abbey
- Part of a visit to Canterbury's World Heritage Site
Good to know
- Ask at St Augustine's Abbey for directions
- Dogs on leads are welcome
- Smoking, vaping, barbecues and naked flames are not allowed
Getting there
St Augustine's Conduit House, Off King's Park, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1QHParking: Longport pay and display car park, or use Canterbury's Park and Ride.
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Nearby
Image: St Martin and St PaulSt Martin's Church
St Martin's is the oldest church in the English-speaking world still in use, and part of Canterbury's World Heritage Site with the cathedral and St Augustine's Abbey. Walk up to the church, look inside and wander the churchyard. It is about a ten minute walk from the city centre and an hour is plenty.
Image: St Augustine's AbbeySt Augustine's Abbey
Founded in AD 598, St Augustine's Abbey marks the return of Christianity to southern England and is part of Canterbury's World Heritage Site. Walk the extensive ruins, from the Saxon monastery to the Norman rebuild and the later Tudor royal palace, then visit the site museum. It sits just outside the city walls, a few minutes from the cathedral.
Photo of Canterbury: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0Escape Hunt Canterbury
Escape Hunt Canterbury runs themed escape rooms at Canterbury Riverside, where your team hunts for clues and solves puzzles before the time runs out. Kid-friendly games are pitched at ages 8 and up, and City Hunt outdoor games take the challenge onto the streets with a digital map and a case of props. It suits families with older children, friends and work groups.