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

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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.

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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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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. 

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Planning your visit? Remember to check our upcoming closures.

Plan your visit

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, please always check our opening times and closures before visiting.

The Cathedral and Precincts are huge so, even when parts of the Cathedral are closed for visiting, there will be plenty for you to explore. 

Closures by month

The following list includes our forthcoming closures. Please contact our Visits Office with any questions about your visit.

Wednesday 01- Cathedral

No closures but organ tuning taking place throughout the day so please expect some noise disruption.

Thursday 02- Cathedral

No closures but organ tuning taking place throughout the day so please expect some noise disruption.

Friday 04- The Quire

The Quire will be closed until 13:00 for the late Dawn Stroud's funeral at 11:00. The rest of the Cathedral remains open and tickets for visiting can be purchased at our Visitor Centre. 

Saturday 04- The Crypt & Chapter House

The Crypt will be closed until 13:00 for the Mariposa service. The rest of the Cathedral remains open, and tickets for visiting can be purchased on arrival at our Visitor Centre.

The Chapter House will be closed all day. The rest of the Cathedral remains open, and tickets can be purchased on arrival at our Visitor Centre.

Sunday 05- The Chapter House 

The Chapter House will be closed from 15:00. The rest of the Cathedral remains open for visiting, and tickets can be purchased from our Visitor Centre on arrival.

Tuesday 07- The Nave. Martyrdom, South Transept, & Chapter House

The Nave, Martyrdom and South Transept will be closed at 9:30-10:30 and 12:30-14:30 for Private Worship. The Cathedral remains open, and tickets for visiting can be purchased from our Visitor Centre on arrival.

Wednesday 08- The Nave. Martyrdom, South Transept, & Chapter House

The Nave, Martyrdom and South Transept will be closed at 9:30-10:30 and 12:30-14:30 for Private Worship. The Cathedral remains open, and tickets for visiting can be purchased from our Visitor Centre on arrival.

Thursday 09- The Nave. Martyrdom, South Transept, & Chapter House

The Nave, Martyrdom and South Transept will be closed at 9:30-10:30 and 12:30-14:30 for Private Worship. The Cathedral remains open, and tickets for visiting can be purchased from our Visitor Centre on arrival.

Saturday 11- The Crypt

The Chapter House will be closed from 15:00. The rest of the Cathedral remains open for visiting, and tickets can be purchased from our Visitor Centre on arrival.

Thursday 16- The Crypt 

The Crypt will be closed from 12:00 on Thursday 16th November 2023 until 14:00 on Friday 17th November. The rest of the Cathedral remains open and tickets for visiting can be purchased from our Visitor Centre on arrival.

Friday 17- The Crypt 

The Crypt will be closed from 12:00 on Thursday 16th November 2023 until 14:00 on Friday 17th November. The rest of the Cathedral remains open and tickets for visiting can be purchased from our Visitor Centre on arrival.

Friday 24- The Nave. Martyrdom, South Transept, & Chapter House

The Nave, Martyrdom and Chapter House will be closed all day for Graduation services. The rest of the Cathedral remains open, and tickets for visiting can be purchased on arrival at our Visitor Centre.

Wednesday 29- Cathedral

No closures but organ tuning taking place throughout the day so please expect some noise disruption.

Thursday 30- The Nave, Martyrdom, South Transept, Quire & Trinity Chapel

The Nave, Martyrdom, South Transept, Quire & Trinity Chapel will be closed until 13:00 for Consecration services. The Crypt will be open all day and tickets for visiting can be purchased on arrival at our Visitor Centre. 

Sunday 03- The Chapter House

The Chapter House will be closed from 15:30 for rehearsals. The rest of the Cathedral remains open and tickets for visiting can be bought from our Visitor Centre on arrival.

 

Monday 04- The Nave, Martyrdom, South Transept, and the Crypt

The Crypt will be closed for a service until 12:30. The rest of the Cathedral remains open and tickets for visiting can be bought from our Visitor Centre on arrival.

The Nave, Martyrdom and South Transept will be closed from 12:15-15:30 for a service. The rest of the Cathedral remains open and tickets for visiting can be bought from our Visitor Centre on arrival.

 

Tuesday 05- The Nave, Martyrdom, and South Transept

 The Nave, Martyrdom and South Transept will be closed from 12:00 for a service. The rest of the Cathedral remains open and tickets for visiting can be bought from our Visitor Centre on arrival.

 

Wednesday 06- The Chapter House

The Chapter House will be closed all day. The rest of the Cathedral remains open and tickets for visiting can be bought from our Visitor Centre on arrival.

 

Thursday 07- The Crypt

The Crypt will be closed from 12:00 until 14:15 for a service. The rest of the Cathedral remains open and tickets for visiting can be bought from our Visitor Centre on arrival.

 

Saturday 09- The Nave, Martyrdom, and South Transept.

The Cathedral will close early today at 16:00. Last admission to the Cathedral will be at 15:00.

The Nave, Martyrdom, and South Transept will be closed from 15:00 for a service. The rest of the Cathedral remains open and tickets for visiting can be bought from our Visitor Centre on arrival.

 

Sunday 10- The Chapter House

The Chapter House will be closed from 15:00. The rest of the Cathedral remains open and tickets for visiting can be bought from our Visitor Centre on arrival.

 

Tuesday 12- The Chapter House & the Crypt

The Crypt will be closed 12:00 until 15:00 for a service. The rest of the Cathedral remains open and tickets for visiting can be bought from our Visitor Centre on arrival.

The Chapter House will be closed until 12:00. The rest of the Cathedral remains open and tickets for visiting can be bought from our Visitor Centre on arrival.

 

Wednesday 13- Chapter House.

The Chapter House will be closed all day. The rest of the Cathedral remains open and tickets for visiting can be bought from our Visitor Centre on arrival.

 

Thursday 14- The Crypt

The Crypt will be closed from 12:00 until 14:15 for a service. The rest of the Cathedral remains open and tickets for visiting can be bought from our Visitor Centre on arrival.

 

Friday 15- The Cathedral

The Cathedral will be closed from 11:45 until 14:00.

 

Monday 18-TBC

 

Friday 22- The Cathedral

No closures but organ tuning taking place throughout the day so please expect some noise disruption.

 

Saturday 23- The Nave, Martyrdom, and South Transept

The Cathedral will close early today at 15:30. Last admission to the Cathedral will be at 14:30

The Nave, Martyrdom, and South Transept will be closed until 11:00 for a service. The rest of the Cathedral remains open from 09:00 and tickets for visiting can be bought from our Visitor Centre on arrival.

 

Sunday 24- The Cathedral

The Cathedral will close at 15:30. Last admission to the Cathedral will be at 14:30.

The Cathedral will open for visiting at 12:30.

 

Monday 25- The Cathedral

The Cathedral will be closed for visiting all day and will only be open for services.

 

Tuesday 26- The Cathedral

The Cathedral will close at 17:00. Last admission to the Cathedral will be at 16:00.

The Cathedral will open for visiting at 10:00.

 

Wednesday 27- The Cathedral

The Cathedral will close at 17:00. Last admission to the Cathedral will be at 16:00.

The Cathedral will open for visiting at 09:00.

 

Thursday 28- The Cathedral 

The Cathedral will close at 17:00. Last admission to the Cathedral will be at 16:00.

The Cathedral will open for visiting at 09:00.

 

Friday 29- The Cathedral 

The Cathedral will close at 17:00. Last admission to the Cathedral will be at 16:00.

The Cathedral will open for visiting at 09:00.

 

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