Public Events at Canterbury Cathedral

Gregory’s Hidden History Hunt

Gregory Gargoyle loves to discover things about the Cathedral, and he has hidden 10 of his favourite facts around The Precincts for you to find. Use Gregory’s map to uncover each of these facts and use them to answer Gregory’s Cathedral quiz. read more...

Gregory Gargoyle’s Creature Safari

Did you know that dragons lurk in the Cathedral? In fact, there are lots of animals and fantastical creatures to discover in the Cathedral’s stained glass, carved stone, and amazing objects. read more...

Festive Lunches and Christmas Parties 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...

St Nicholas Family Service 2021

This short service for children and families is a joyful celebration of the story of St Nicholas and a chance to find out more about the original Santa Claus! Music is provided by choirs and bands of local children and the world-famous Canterbury Cathedral Girl Choristers. The service lasts about 45 minutes. read more...

Be Still and Know: Advent Quiet Day

Join the Reverend Dr Emma Pennington, Canon Missioner, for a day of reflection, stillness, and prayer as we prepare for Advent and Christmas. This event will be online and you will be sent a joining link after you have booked your ticket for this event. read more...

Evensong with Carols

This service of Evensong with traditional Christmas Carols is a great way to begin the week leading up to Christmas. The service lasts about 1 hour and is full of the spirit of Christmas at Canterbury. All are welcome to attend. read more...

The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral Carol Service

All Friends and their guests are invited to assemble in the Nave where we will enjoy Carols and Readings and the wonderful singing of our Choristers. read more...

Cathedral Carol Service, 23 December 2021

Our main Cathedral Carol Services are one of the highlights of the Cathedral’s year. Music and readings tell the story of the birth of Christ in an atmospheric service with candlelight. read more...

Family Crib Service 2021

A joyful and informal service for children and families which tells the story of the birth of Jesus, with music from the Cathedral’s Boy Choristers and the singing of traditional Christmas Carols. The service lasts around 45 minutes. All are welcome to attend. read more...

Cathedral Carol Service, 24 December 2021

Our main Cathedral Carol Services are one of the highlights of the Cathedral’s year. Music and readings tell the story of the birth of Christ in an atmospheric service with candlelight. read more...

Christmas Day Eucharist with the Archbishop of Canterbury

Join the Most Reverend, Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury and the clergy and choir of Canterbury Cathedral for our Christmas Day Eucharist. read more...

Christingle Family Workshop

Join the Reverend Dr Emma Pennington, Canon Missioner, in a workshop where children will create their own Christingles to take to the Cathedral Christingle Service afterwards at 15.00. read more...

Christingle Service 2021

The annual Christingle service is a joyful celebration that brings families and communities together to share the light of Jesus and spread a message of hope. read more...

Martyrdom of St Thomas of Canterbury

A very special Canterbury Cathedral tradition to mark the martyrdom of Canterbury’s most famous Saint. We gather for a candlelit service of mediaeval chant, processions, and readings as we mark the day on which St Thomas was murdered in his own Cathedral. The service lasts about 1 hour. All are welcome to attend. read more...

New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner and Dance

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...

Julian Meeting

If you are drawn to silent prayer, do come and join our Julian Meetings. Silent or contemplative prayer began around the 4th century and Julian Meetings (named after Julian of Norwich) have been held nationwide since 1971. read more...

Epiphany Carol Service, January 2022

Celebrate the feast of the Epiphany with this beautiful carol service. The music and readings of this service reflect on the three signs of Christ’s “Epiphany” (his manifestation to the world): the visit of the wise men, the Baptism of Christ, and the transformation of water into wine at the wedding at Cana. read more...

Julian Meeting

If you are drawn to silent prayer, do come and join our Julian Meetings. Silent or contemplative prayer began around the 4th century and Julian Meetings (named after Julian of Norwich) have been held nationwide since 1971. read more...

Julian Meeting

If you are drawn to silent prayer, do come and join our Julian Meetings. Silent or contemplative prayer began around the 4th century and Julian Meetings (named after Julian of Norwich) have been held nationwide since 1971. read more...

The Big FRIENDly Sing

You are invited to join us for our third Big FRIENDly Sing. Come along to Canterbury Cathedral and sing Mozart’s Requiem from scratch! Under the baton of Dr David Newsholme, Director of Music, with Adrian Bawtree, Acting Assistant Organist as accompanist. read more...

Julian Meeting

If you are drawn to silent prayer, do come and join our Julian Meetings. Silent or contemplative prayer began around the 4th century and Julian Meetings (named after Julian of Norwich) have been held nationwide since 1971. read more...