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

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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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Fri 5 - Mon 8 May 2023

The Coronation of Charles III

Enjoy a truly historic Coronation Weekend at England’s First Cathedral!

Canterbury Cathedral has been intimately connected with royalty throughout its momentous 1,400-year history, and we are marking King Charles’ Coronation in style with unique events, including an in-conversation evening with the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Coronation events

Friday 5 May, 18.00

The FRIENDly Coronation Prom with the Central Band of the Royal British Legion

Enjoy a right royal celebration for all ages with regal music both classic and contemporary. 

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Saturday 6 May, from 10:30

Coronation live screening

Watch the Coronation ceremony live on a giant screen within the Cathedral’s magnificent Gothic Nave.

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Saturday 6 May, 13.30-17.00

'Ring for the King' Bell Peal

Our Bell Ringers will mark the Coronation of King Charles III with a 'Ring for the King' Bell Peal from 13.30-17.00.

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Sunday 7 May, 12.30-16.30

Big Coronation Lunch

Brush off the picnic blanket, and grab your drinks and snacks! As part of the national Big Coronation Lunch, there will be free entry to the Cathedral’s Precincts* so that anyone can come and picnic in the beautiful grounds.

The Salvation Army Band will play in the Precincts from 12.30 – 13.30. 

*Usual charges apply for visitor entry to the Cathedral building

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Sunday 7 May, 17.30-18.15

Coronation Evensong

Join us in person or live online for a special Evensong service celebrating King Charles III's Coronation.

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Sunday 7 May, 19.00-20.30

‘Reflections on the Coronation’: In Conversation with the Archbishop of Canterbury

Join Archbishop Justin for this intimate event as he details his personal experience at the Coronation of King Charles III, and his thoughts on crowning the new king.

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Monday 8 May, 17.30-18.15

Evensong for the Big Help Out

Join us in person or live online for our special Evensong service - part of the national Big Help Out - as we celebrate the work of all volunteers and voluntary groups, including the Cathedral's own community of volunteers.

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Treat yourself (and the Cathedral)

Coronation gifts

Discover our range of Coronation gifts, as well as hundreds of other unique products and special items in-store and online with our Cathedral Shop.

All profits go towards the upkeep of Canterbury Cathedral

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