Public Events at Canterbury Cathedral
Below you will find details of our main public events. To see details of all events and services, check the Calendar View, which can be viewed per day, week or month. For news items, see the News & Newsletter section.
November 2020
Canterbury War Horse
Ongoing
Over eight-million horses died during the First World War, of which many travelled through Kent on their way to the continent. read more...
March 2021
The History of the Book told from the Cathedral’s Collections
1 March 14:00 - 17:30
Enjoy a special visit to Canterbury Cathedral’s Archives and Library to see some highlights of the book collections, from medieval to modern. read more...
April 2021
St Thomas Becket in the Cathedral’s Collections: Tour, Talk, and Afternoon Tea
26 April 14:00 - 17:30
Celebrating the the 800th Anniversary of the martyrdom of St Thomas Becket and the 800th Anniversary of Becket’s shrine we take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Cathedral Archives and Library. read more...
August 2021
The History of the Book told from the Cathedral’s Collections
16 August 14:00 - 19:30
A perfect afternoon for all book-lovers! Enjoy a special visit to Canterbury Cathedral’s Archives and Library to see some highlights of the book collections, from medieval to modern. This will be followed by a fascinating illustrated talk by Dr David Shaw*, book historian. Afterwards you will enjoy a Full Afternoon Tea in the Refectory Restaurant. read more...
October 2021
Canterbury Charters and the Cult of Thomas Becket: 1150-1300
October 2021
William Urry Lecture for the Canterbury Historical Society. Lecture by Canterbury Cathedral’s Head of Archives, Cressida Williams, and Mary Berg held in the Newton Lecture Theatre at Canterbury Christ Church University. Free to Canterbury Historical and Archaeological Society members; £3 for non-members. No need to book. read more...
December 2021
Festive Lunches and Christmas Parties 2021
December 2021
Looking for an exceptional Christmas Lunch or Christmas Party Night in Canterbury? Then look no further. Within the inspirational grounds of Canterbury Cathedral, the Cathedral Lodge offers superb first class banqueting facilities and is in the ideal location to celebrate Christmas. read more...
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner and Dance
31 December 2021
We cannot think of a more spectacular back drop to seeing in the New Year in Canterbury. Enjoy a glass of Prosecco and canapés on arrival, a 5-course gala dinner, DJ and dancing with live band, followed by a glass of Prosecco and a Scottish Piper at midnight. This event is strictly black tie and adults only. read more...