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Tickets and opening times

We can’t wait to welcome you to Canterbury Cathedral. Tickets can be booked online or are available to buy on the day at our visitor centre. Please check our website prior to your visit as opening times may be subject to change.

Monday to Saturday 09.00 - 17.00 (last admission at 16.00)

Sunday 11.30* - 17.00 (last admission at 16.00)
*Between 11.30-12.30, access is available to the Cathedral grounds and Shop only. The Cathedral church opens at 12.30.

 

 

Adult

£17.00

Our standard visitor ticket is valid for 12 months, meaning you can re-visit the Cathedral as often as you want during that time at no extra cost.

Children (aged 17 and under)

Free

Children go FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. (Max 2 children per paying adult; does not apply to group bookings or school visits). Children must be accompanied at all times.

 

Canterbury Students

Free

Students studying full-time at local universities - Canterbury Christ Church University, University of Kent, University for the Creative Arts - enjoy FREE entry with their student ID.

English Heritage Members

20% discount on visitor entry

  • Not valid with other promotions or offers.
  • Discount applies to tickets bought on the door at our Visitor Centre only. Discount is not available for online booking. Standard price admission tickets cannot be refunded and exchanged for discounted tickets.
  • Valid until 31 March 2024. T&Cs apply.

Cathedral Pass

Locals can enjoy unlimited visits for the equivalent of just 10p per month!

You may be eligible for a Cathedral Pass if you:

  • work in the old city of Canterbury
  • live within 4 miles of Bell Harry tower, including within The Precincts
  • are a member of the Cathedral Congregation
  • are immediate family of a Cathedral staff member
  • are a member of any church in the diocese (on the parish electoral roll or equivalent)

Our Cathedral Pass cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions or offers.

Apply for The Cathedral Pass

Event calendar

Have a look at the range of events Canterbury Cathedral has on offer below.

 

 

What's on

There’s something for everyone – see what exciting events are currently taking place.

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Service times

Daily Eucharist   08:00
Lunchtime Eucharist   12:30 (Wednesdays and Feast Days only)
Daily Choral Evensong or Said Evening Prayer with Organ Meditation*   17:30
Sunday Choral Eucharist*  11:00
All are welcome and there is no charge to attend a service. *Live streamed online.

Services

Online worship

Every day the Cathedral’s services are broadcast on our YouTube channel. It’s perfect for when you are unable to be here in person. 

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We can't wait to welcome you to the Cathedral

Monday to Saturday 09.00 - 17.00 (last admission at 16.00)
Sunday 11.30 - 17.00 (last admission at 16.00)

Between 11.30-12.30, access is available to the Cathedral ground and Shop only. the Cathedral church opens at 12.30.

Address

Cathedral House
11 The Precincts
Canterbury
CT1 2EH
United Kingdom

Parking 

Parking in the Cathedral grounds is only available for Blue Badge holders, subject to limited availability and prior arrangement. There are several public car parks nearby. 

Find out more

Highlighted vacancy

Director of Fundraising

Canterbury Cathedral is seeking an exceptional fundraising leader, tuned in to the challenges and opportunities of the next decade, to steer a newly appointed fundraising team through its first year of working within the Cathedral staff structure, having moved over here in 2023 from Canterbury Cathedral Trust. While you will be picking up established streams of activity with grant-givers, individual donors and patrons; the interrelational and prospecting aspects of the work will require your energy and wisdom.

We have been preparing for you to start in role for the past six months and are confident that, when you pick up the reins you will have a clear direction of travel, the right information to enable effective decision-making, and colleagues who will collaborate and support.

It is an exciting time to be joining Canterbury Cathedral. Our new strategic plan is under development, as are our refreshed vision and brand identity. We have a new Dean who is ambitious for our bright future. Talented and energetic leaders are taking us forward in music, fabric and visitor services. We are looking for someone of similar calibre and energy to do the same with fundraising.

Application Process
Please submit an updated CV and Supporting Statement to
[email protected]

All Vacancies

Lay Clerk (alto/tenor)

Part-time, ongoing

Location Canterbury Cathedral (CT1)

Hours Approx. 10 hours/week

See Application Pack for full details

Salary £ 14,994 per annum

This role also includes free singing tuition.

Job Role

Summary

Cathedral Lay Clerks sing at Evensong five/six days per week, and at Eucharist on Sunday mornings.

They are also required to sing at major Christian festivals, including Christmas, Easter and Pentecost.

See Application Pack for full details of the role

Application Closing Date: Monday 1st April 2024

Interviews are expected to take place: Tuesday 16th April 2024

Application

Choral Scholars (alto/tenor)

Fixed term 1 September 2024 to 31 July 2025

Location Canterbury Cathedral (CT1)

Hours Approx. 10 hours/week

See Application Pack for full details

Value of Scholarship £8,508.50

Paid over 11 months (September 2024 - July 2025)

Choral Scholarships also include:

  • Free accommodation
  • Free singing tuition
  • Time and space to work on projects and development

Job Role

Summary

Choral Scholars sing as part of the Cathedral Choir at:

  • Evensong five days per week
  • Eucharist on Sunday mornings
  • Special services and events

They will also offer an additional 7 hours/week to the Cathedral in further singing, and supporting our musical work through outreach and administration.

Choral Scholars have the rest of the week free to build their musical experience and work on professional projects.

See Application Pack for full details of the role

Application Closing Date: Monday 1st April 2024

Interviews are expected to take place: Tuesday 16th April 2024

Application

Director of Fundraising

Full-time

Location Canterbury Cathedral (CT1)

Hours Full time

See Application Pack for full details

Salary

See Application Pack

Job Role

Summary

The Director of Fundraising will be an exceptional fundraising leader, tuned in to the challenges and opportunities of the next decade, to steer a newly appointed fundraising team through its first year of working within the Cathedral staff structure, having moved in 2023 from Canterbury Cathedral Trust.

While you will be picking up established streams of activity with grant-givers, individual donors and patrons; the interrelational and prospecting aspects of the work will require your energy and wisdom.

See Application Pack for full details of the role

Application

 

Please submit an updated CV and Supporting Statement to
[email protected]

Apply online

FAQs

What happens after I have applied?

All potential candidates are required to follow our application processes as stated in the vacancy description. This may involve submitting a CV and cover letter directly via email, or applying via our online recruitment system.

Unless stated otherwise, all applications must be received by midnight on the closing date, we are unable to accept applications submitted after this time. Applications will then be considered with respect to the criteria outlined for the post in the Job Description, this outlines the skills, knowledge, qualifications and any additional attributes required for the role. Candidates are considered based on the information they have supplied in their application, it is therefore important to provide clear evidence and examples demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the post.

 

The Interview Process

Having applied for a post at the Cathedral, you may be shortlisted and offered an interview.

If you are selected for interview, we will give you as much notice as possible. All our interviews are conducted by a panel of two people or more. Depending on the post you have applied for, you may be asked to deliver a presentation or participate in a work-related test. Your interview letter will give you any relevant details.

After the interview you will be contacted as soon as possible to inform you whether or not you have been successful.

It is our practice to advise all applicants of the outcome of their application at all stages in the process.

 

Job Offers

We hope you are successful at interview. A job offer will be made to you giving you all the detail you will need about working with us.

We are required by law to ensure all staff have the right to work in the United Kingdom and if you are offered a post, we will ask you to bring proof of your ID such as a passport or birth certificate. Some of our vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service and a medical check. The job description will detail if this is a requirement and details will be sent to you when a job offer is made. We are really proud of our reputation as a great place to work and we hope you will be keen to join our team.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the HR department:

Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 1227 865218

Regrettably, we are not able to accept speculative applications but please do keep an eye on these pages for a vacancy of interest.

 

We regret that Canterbury Cathedral is not able to offer staff parking on site.

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“It really is a privilege to work at the Cathedral, to know that you’re contributing - just a little - to its ongoing story”

Nathan

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