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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

£15.50

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

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

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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Monday 12 June

A Day Exploring the Gardens of Canterbury Cathedral

Join the team at Canterbury Cathedral for a fascinating day exploring gardens and garden history at Canterbury Cathedral.

The day will start with coffee, followed by a talk by the members of the Cathedral’s gardening team, and a chance to see some items from the wonderful collections of the Archives and Library relating to gardens and wildlife.

After a hot two-course lunch at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, you will be led on a tour to see some of the gardens themselves. We will finish the day enjoying afternoon tea and the option to attend Evensong, sung by the Cathedral choir.

10:15 – Arrival at the Cathedral’s Visitor Centre

10:30 – Welcome Tea, Coffee and Danish Pastries

11:00-12:00 – Illustrated talk by the Cathedral’s Head Gardener, on the history of gardening at the Cathedral and a visit to the Cathedral Archives and Library to enjoy items relating to plants and gardening

13:15:14:15 – 2-course hot lunch, with tea and coffee in the Refectory Restaurant at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

14:15-16:15 – Cathedral Precincts tour to see some of the Cathedral’s gardens

16:15 – Enjoy tea, coffee and cake with new friends’.

17:30: Evensong, which all are most welcome to attend

Price £62 per person (10% discount for Friends of Canterbury Cathedral).

Not local? Why not stay overnight and receive 10% off your stay!

To book, please email us at [email protected] or call 01227 865350 and ask to speak to our events team.

Pre-payment will be taken at the time of booking and is non-refundable unless we are able to re sell the places booked. if however due to new Covid guidance this event was unfortunately not able to take place, then we would offer an alternative date or a refund would be given.

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