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Rating breakdown
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5 ★41%
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4 ★17%
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3 ★22%
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2 ★11%
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1 ★8%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Canterbury Castle?
- Canterbury Castle is rated 3.7 out of 5 based on 261 reviews.
- Where is Canterbury Castle located?
- Canterbury CT1 2PR, United Kingdom
Can you belive that people coming to Canterbury from far away to visit and the main castle is close due to maintai. No any update on Googl or Web page. Very strange
Unfortunately the castle is completely covered in scaffolding at the moment due to falling masonry.
It may not ordinarily deserve one star but you should be aware so you’re not disappointed when you get there.
It may not ordinarily deserve one star but you should be aware so you’re not disappointed when you get there.
Unfortunately the castle is closed due to it being unsafe. You can get a little bit of a view of it from the one side. My two star review is no reflection of the castle itself as I'm sure once it is made safe it will be a very interesting place.
I would recommend a visit if you are near it. Historical place to contemplate, has good info displayed, very interesting; not that much to look into, in 10 mins you can explore most of the main bits . And unfortunately it has had restricted access in recent times (I think for health and safety reasons); also it does seem to cost the local council a lot to maintain?, but I'd be interested to get data on how many visitors there are and if it will be economically beneficial in the future. Maybe could help college students with some research projects. Overall it's okay and worth a visit, but it's nothing overwhelming, so don't expect much.
Unfortunately the castle grounds and keep have been closed for some years now, due to the risk of falling masonry. At the moment, there is no indication as to when it will be re-opened to the public. There is a small model still visible of what the castle once looked like.
Once reopened, visitors maybe allowed in the shell of the keep and also climbs some of the stairs in one of the corners of the keep. This though will depend on whether repairs can be made to stabilise the structure.
Once reopened, visitors maybe allowed in the shell of the keep and also climbs some of the stairs in one of the corners of the keep. This though will depend on whether repairs can be made to stabilise the structure.
The castle is closed due to falling debris, and is completely fenced off. It’s still a fascinating piece of history to visit, but don’t expect much beyond a wall of rocks.
For lovers of history, Canterbury Cathedral is a fascinating place to visit, with over 1400 years of history to delve into. Amazing medieval architecture, and stained glass windows! Worth the journey from Sheffield.
*PLEASE NOTE: Canterbury Castle is closed to the public and requires work to make it safe for public visitation. PLEASE DO NOT VISIT.
I had the opportunity as part of a class to go to Canterbury Castle and I was amazed by the quality of the remains. Although none of the floors, furniture and the top level survives, the castles' outer shell is bueatifully kept and stands as a welcome accompaniment to Canterbury's other historical sites. I hope it will soon be reopened; it deserves to be appreciate for the Anglo-Norman mavel it is.
I had the opportunity as part of a class to go to Canterbury Castle and I was amazed by the quality of the remains. Although none of the floors, furniture and the top level survives, the castles' outer shell is bueatifully kept and stands as a welcome accompaniment to Canterbury's other historical sites. I hope it will soon be reopened; it deserves to be appreciate for the Anglo-Norman mavel it is.
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