PARTIAL CLOSURES
Monday 22nd - Friday 26th July
Please note when planning your visit, that during this time, the Nave, Martyrdom, Southwest Transept and Chapter House will be closed for visiting, due to graduation ceremonies.
If this may affect your attendance at a service or coming to worship, please see Our Services.
Planning your visit? Remember to check our closures.
Where history happens and memories are made.
The Cathedral offers a perfect day out for families of all ages, with plenty for your young explorers to discover.
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Summer at the Cathedral
Whether you want to enjoy the sun, or escape the heat, there's something for everyone this summer, at Canterbury Cathedral!
Discover England's First Cathedral, join us for FREE* activities and family tours, explore the gardens and picnic in the Precincts or cool down in the Crypt.
* Included free with a valid Cathedral Admission Ticket or Cathedral Pass. Children aged 17 and under go free (T&Cs apply).
July - September 2024
NEW What's On Guide
Discover our wide range of worship, events, family-friendly activities, and new visitor experiences - including the amazing 'Crown and Coronation' light show.
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Fascinating facts
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105
There have been 105 Archbishops of Canterbury, beginning with St Augustine in 597 AD.
The current Archbishop is The Most Reverend, Justin Welby.
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250
Bell Harry Tower (the tallest point of the Cathedral) is 250 feet in height from the ground – that’s the same as 15 double-decker buses stacked on top of each other!
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800
The Cloister ceiling contains over 800 bosses featuring heraldy and crests from families who contributed towards it’s reconstruction.
If you look closely, you can spot a hare, a starfish and even a mermaid!
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Free download
We need your help!
Our bestiary (a book about animals) was written and decorated over 700 years ago – but was never finished. Some animals were never illustrated, and some of the illustrations were never coloured.
Can you help us by colouring in the animals?
The illustrations can be downloaded by clicking on the link below. Simply print them out and keep your little artists happy whilst on your visit.
We’d love to see your finished work. Share them on social media by tagging @cburycathedral on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
Book your tickets
Tickets start from £17.00 or free if you are a local resident and have a Cathedral Pass.
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We're dog friendly!
Visitors can bring their well-behaved four-legged friends into the Cathedral building and grounds.
- Dogs must be on a short lead at all times.
- Owners must clean up after their dogs.
- Unfortunately, dogs aren’t able to accompany their owners on a guided tour or mini talk.
- Only assistance dogs are permitted at services.
- Dog bins are available.
Sunday mornings during term time
Sunday Club
Our Sunday Club is held in the Water Tower at 11am on Sundays during term time. Children aged between 0 and 13 are very welcome to join us whilst the 11am Eucharist service takes place.
Parents/carers must stay with children who are under school age. Meet in the North Transept at the start of the service. No booking required.
What will they discover?
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Explore our latest stories
If you look, of the millions who have visited and worked here, many have left a trace to be seen.
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