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 ground 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 (under 17)

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

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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.

See what's on

Service times

Daily Eucharist   08:00
Lunchtime Eucharist   12:30 (Wednesdays and Feast Days only)
Daily Choral Evensong*   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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Find us

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
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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

 

Evening closure of Precincts, Tues 26 – Sat 30 September

Due to the Luxmuralis light show and the need to manage large queues, public entry to the Precincts after 17:30 will only be possible for Luxmuralis ticket holders or those attending Choral Evensong.

Planning your visit? Remember to check our upcoming closures.

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Music

Music plays an integral role in the life of Canterbury Cathedral. Our Choir sings at services and special occasions, and regular concerts are given by the Cathedral’s professional musicians, as well as other leading performers from around the world.

Registration now open

Boy Chorister auditions

On Saturday 14 October 2023, we're hosting auditions for prospective boy choristers currently in years 3–7 to join our choir.

No previous experience is necessary, just a love of singing!

Register by Sunday 8 October 2023.

Register now

Choir

The Choir’s central purpose is to sing at the regular services which take place at the Cathedral, continuing a centuries-old tradition.

Join the Choir

Our Choir comprises two separate treble lines of up to 25 boy choristers and 25 girl choristers, as well as 12 professional adult singers, known as Lay Clerks.

Listen to the Choir

Listen to recent recordings by our Choir.

Music staff

Meet members of our Music team.

Concerts & events

Regular concerts are given at the Cathedral by our Choir and other musicians.

Services & Music List

See details of the music performed during our services.

Visiting choirs

When our Choir is on holiday, we are pleased to welcome a wide range of visiting choirs to sing at the office of Evensong, and at Eucharist on Sunday mornings.

Cathedral organs

Learn more about the Cathedral’s musical instruments.

Projects & partnerships

Find out about our creative projects, collaborations, and our musical work with the community.

Highlighted Music events

September-November

FREE* Informal Organ Recitals

Featuring the Cathedral’s resident organists and guests, this series of recitals are free of charge and un-ticketed, with a retiring collection.

All recitals start at 18:15 in the Cathedral Quire.

*Included in admission ticket.

 Find out more

Every month

Friendly Singing for Wellbeing

Turn up for a cuppa and a biscuit followed by some sociable singing to put a smile on your face, led by Jon Williams.  ALL welcome – rusty singers included!

 Find out more

Fri 10 November, 19:30

War Horse Concert

In this very special concert, Michael Morpurgo retells an abridged version of War Horse accompanied by Ben Murray with music and songs from the National Theatre production (which Ben also starred in as the Songman).

Tickets £22, Children £12 (Including £2 booking fee per ticket)

 Find out more

Sat 2 December, 19:30

Handel’s Messiah by Candlelight

The girl choristers and Lay Clerks of Canterbury Cathedral will be joined by period instrument ensemble, The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen, and a stellar line up of critically-acclaimed soloists, for a candlelit performance of Handel’s Messiah.

Directed by David Newsholme, in the beautiful surroundings of Canterbury Cathedral Quire, this concert will be an intimate presentation of some of Handel’s most enduring music.

Price: £20 per ticket, plus £2 booking fee

 Book now
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“The sound created under the Choir’s director David Newsholme is bright and smoothly blended, with excellent articulation and dynamic detail”

BBC Music Magazine

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