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Exhibitions
FREE EXHIBITION
Celebrations and Ceremonies: City, Cathedral and Crown
COMING SOON: from September 2024
In the Viewing Gallery
Discover objects that bring to life stories from the history of Canterbury and the Cathedral, and their royal connections.
The exhibition includes striking and rarely seen items dating from the medieval period onwards. Admire their fine craftsmanship and find out how they were used in celebrations and ceremonies. Artwork created by local children and inspired by the objects on display will also be showcased in the Gallery.
You do not need a Cathedral Admission Ticket or Cathedral Pass to view the exhibition.
September - December 2024
NEW What's On Guide
Your guide to worship, events, child-friendly activities, and new visitor experiences at Canterbury Cathedral.
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Current exhibitions
Making History: Church, State and Conflict
Cathedral Crypt
Explore up-close a unique collection of artefacts that tell the complex, and often violent, story of Church-State relations.
Amazing objects on display include the battle shield of Edward The Black Prince, a charter of King Henry II issued five years after the murder of Thomas Becket, and an 11th-Century document with the wax seal of William the Conqueror.
Chalices, Flagons and Patens
Water Tower Corridor
Church practice through the centuries has been full of variety, and this can be seen in the objects used in worship, from simple communion cups to decorated chalices.
Monastic Life
Water Tower
In this exhibition in the Cathedral's newly-restored Water Tower, discover what day-to-day life was like for Canterbury's monks
Book your tickets
Tickets start from £17.00 or free if you are a local resident and have a Cathedral Pass.
Talks and Tours
Discover the Cathedral’s history, spaces and secrets with our expert tour guides.
Visiting with children?
The Cathedral offers a perfect day out for families of all ages, with plenty for your young explorers to discover.
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