Canterbury Cathedral

Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion
Marvel at our beautiful stained glass

Canterbury Cathedral houses the most important collection of early medieval stained glass in the UK.
'England in Stone'

The Cathedral's rich history is inextricably linked to the ups and downs of kings, queens and country.
'Heavenly' Music

Join us for Evensong (mostly sung), Sunday Eucharist or the Cathedral Choir concerts.
Dean of Canterbury Received by Pope Francis in Rome

Today's Worship

07:30 Matins - Martyrdom Chapel
08:00 Holy Communion - Cathedral
12:30 Festal Holy Communion - W Crypt
17:30 Choral Evensong - Quire

Music List (pdf) Music Lists
The Music List gives fortnightly details of services and music in the Cathedral.

Opening Times

Monday - Saturday - 09.00-17.00*
Sunday - 12.30-14.30*
* Last entry 1/2 hour prior to closing time

Subject to services and events
See Cathedral closures

Welcome to Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral is the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Cathedral is both a holy place and part of a World Heritage Site. It is the home of a community of people who seek to make the Cathedral a place of welcome, beauty and holiness. We hope you will be inspired to visit Canterbury and the Cathedral and we look forward to welcoming you.