Westgate Towers

Westgate

The largest surviving medieval city gate in England, completed in the 14th century, with a rooftop viewpoint over the old city of Canterbury.

Westgate was built around 1380 and stands about 18 metres tall. It is the only surviving gate of Canterbury's ancient city walls and one of the largest medieval city gates in England. The gatehouse was once used as a prison and now houses a small exhibition and a rooftop viewing platform, with views of the cathedral and St Dunstan's Street. Motor traffic still passes beneath the gate, and it sits beside Westgate Gardens and the punting landing on the River Stour. Admission is about £5, and the staircase is narrow.

Opening hours

Usually 10:00–16:00 (varies by season; check website)

Medieval gates · Scenic views · Ancient city walls

Nearby sights

• River Stour Punting
• Westgate Gardens
• Marlowe Theatre
• Eastbridge Hospital
• The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
• The Canterbury Tales Experience
• The King's Mile & Palace Street
• Canterbury Castle

Places to eat nearby

• The Goods Shed
• The Cook's Tale
• Tiny Tim's Tearoom
• The Corner House
• Il Posticino
• The Fordwich Arms

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