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Canterbury Roman Museum

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This museum contains excavated sections of the old Roman town of Canterbury, including sections of a Roman town house with a well-preserved moasaic. In addition, there are audio-visual aids and hands-on activities designed to give visitors a real feeling for how the Romans lived in Canterbury.

There is a scale reconstruction of a Roman market place, with a fruit seller, fabric maker, and shoemaker selling their wares.

There is also an archaeological database showing details of Roman finds in and around the city of Canterbury.

There are regular events at the museum, allowing visitors to do such activities as make a Roman bracelet or hammer out a coin.
11a Butchery Lane, Canterbury, Kent, England, CT1 2JR

About Canterbury Roman Museum
Attraction Type: Museum
Location: The museum is tucked away halfway down narrow Butchery Lane. It is easy to miss unless you know it is there!
Website: Canterbury Roman Museum
Email: museums@canterbury.gov.uk
Phone: 01227 785575
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OS TR150577

Heritage Highlight: Remains of a Roman town house with a section of mosaic
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Canterbury
Tourist Information Centre
12-13 Sun Street
The Buttermarket
Canterbury
Kent
England
CT1 2HX
Tel: 01227 378100
Fax: 01227 378101
Email: canterburyinformation@canterbury.gov.uk
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