ThingsToDoAbbey history with an optional theatre finish →
An outdoor history morning and a separately booked evening, with a long free afternoon between them. Only choose this plan when the abbey and theatre programme fit your date.
Theatre / CANTERBURY
The Marlowe Theatre
A performance at the Marlowe makes Canterbury more than a daytime heritage trip. Choose a play, musical, comedy or family show from the actual programme, then shape meals and transport around it. The modern building near the river is a short walk from the central streets.
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Before you go
Check which venue your ticket names, the performance length and any age guidance. Allow a proper meal break and arrival margin; a show should be the fixed point in the evening.
The practical details
- Where to find it
- The Friars, Canterbury CT1 2AS.
Directions and arrival information ↗ - Tickets and booking
- Book the performance and suitable seats in advance. Confirm the venue, start time, running time and current terms; budget for tickets and optional food.
- Access and getting around
- The main entrance is step-free via a sloping forecourt and lifts serve the floors. Not every seat has a step-free approach: discuss seating, wheelchair positions and the appropriate access performance with the box office.
Official access information ↗ - Visiting with children
- Choose a production with suitable age guidance and running time rather than assuming all shows suit children. Relaxed and other access performances are date-specific.
Practical information checked 14 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.
Make it part of your day
Allow allow the listed running time plus arrival for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.
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