Upcoming Closures
The Cathedral plays an active role in the community and it, or parts of it, are at times closed for general visiting due to services, special events or for conservation work to be carried out. Therefore, always check opening times before visiting.
The Cathedral and precincts are huge and even when major parts of the Cathedral are closed for visiting, there will be plenty to explore. The following list includes forthcoming closures. You may also contact the Visits Office to discuss the timing of your visit.
August 2018
Monday 27
09:00 - 10:00 CryptCrypt closed
The Crypt is closed until 10.00 hrs for Matins.
September 2018
Tuesday 4
11:15 - 14:00 CryptCrypt closed
The Crypt is closed from 11.15 until 14.00 hrs for a Private service. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
Thursday 6
13:00 - 18:00 QuireQuire closed
The Quire and Trinity Chapel are closed from 13.00 for the rest of the day for a Memorial Service. The rest of the Cathedral will be open for visiting as usual.
Tuesday 11
09:00 - 18:00 NaveNave closed
The Nave, Martyrdom and Chapter House are closed all day for Canterbury Christ Church University Graduations. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
Wednesday 12
09:00 - 18:00 NaveNave closed
The Nave, Martyrdom and Chapter House are closed all day for Canterbury Christ Church University Graduations. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
Thursday 13
09:00 - 11:00 QuireQuire closed
The Quire and Trinity Chapel are closed until 11.00 hrs for the Junior King's School Start of Year Service. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
Saturday 22
14:00 - 16:30 CathedralMajority of Cathedral closed in the afternoon
The Nave, Quire and Trinity Chapel are closed from 14.00 until 16.30 hrs for a large Choral Evensong. Only the Crypt is open for visiting during this time.
October 2018
Friday 19
13:00 - 16:00 QuireQuire closed
The Quire is closed from 13.00 until 16.00 hrs for a private service. The rest of the Cathedral is open as usual.
Thursday 25
09:00 - 13:30 NaveNave closed
The Nave is closed until 13.30 hrs for a private service. The rest of the Cathedral is open as usual.
November 2018
Friday 23
09:00 - 18:00 NaveNave closed
The Nave is closed all day for Graduations. The rest of the Cathedral is open as usual.
December 2018
Monday 3
09:00 - 13:00 CryptCrypt closed
The Crypt is closed until 13.00 hrs for a private service. The rest of the Cathedral is open as usual.
Thursday 6
12:00 - 18:00 CryptCrypt closed
The Crypt is closed until midday on 7th December. The rest of the Cathedral is open as usual.
Friday 7
09:00 - 12:00 CryptCrypt closed
The Crypt is closed until 12.00 hrs. The rest of the Cathedral is open as usual.
Friday 21
11:45 - 14:15 CathedralCathedral closed
The Cathedral is closed for visiting from 11.45 until 14.15 hrs.
Sunday 23
09:00 - 18:00 CathedralCathedral closed
The Cathedral is closed for visiting all day. It is open for services as usual.
Monday 24
09:00 - 18:00 CathedralCathedral closed for visiting
The Cathedral is closed all day for visiting. It is open for services as usual.
Tuesday 25
09:00 - 18:00 CathedralCathedral closed for visiting
The Cathedral is closed all day for visiting. It is open for services as usual.
January 2019
Friday 25
09:00 - 18:00 NaveNave closed
The Nave, Martyrdom and Chapter House are closed for Canterbury Christ Church University Graduations. The rest of the cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
