Founded in AD 598 by St Augustine himself, this once-great abbey proclaims the rebirth of Christianity in southern England. It’s a must-see for anyone visiting the Canterbury World Heritage Site.
Augustine, a missionary from Rome, baptised the pagan King Ethelbert of Kent, the most powerful Anglo-Saxon monarch and the first to convert to Christianity.
To mark his conversion, Ethelbert gave Augustine land to build this very first monastery in Anglo-Saxon England. The site museum traces how the Saxon monastery was magnificently rebuilt by the Normans before becoming a Tudor royal palace.
St Augustine's Abbey has been awarded a Platinum Green Impact Award. Find out more about the awards.
A Canterbury World Heritage Pass is available so you can visit St Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury Cathedral and St Martin's Church. Book online or buy on the day of your visit at the Abbey or Cathedral.