For more than 1,400 years God has been worshipped in Canterbury Cathedral. There’s history in every chime of our bells, and passion in every note sang by our choir. You are warmly invited to join our services.
What to expect
Worship and services are available for everyone who comes to Canterbury Cathedral.
Whether you need a quiet time to reflect, are seeking comfort, or wish to introduce your loved ones to faith.
Bell ringing
Listen to the Cathedral’s 20+ bells which are an important part of the Cathedral’s worship. Great Dunstan, the Cathedral’s largest bell, often commemorates services.
A warm welcome
Our centuries-old tradition of welcome continues to this day – from our visits staff who greet you when you arrive, to our constables who keep the grounds safe.
Discover some of the people you could meet during your visit.
Teresa Neame
My worship experience
"The Cathedral has always been a place of refuge for me, peaceful and spiritual.
One particular memory of the Memorial Garden is sitting there amongst the mellowed walls in early spring sunshine in 2012, feeling secure after my apartment in Beirut was blown apart by a nearby bomb meant for a Syrian-connected politician. The peace and tranquillity of the garden was such a contrast to the previous few fraught months, being tracked etc through Beirut.
I'll keep it short and end there, but hope it highlights how welcoming and tranquil the Precincts are"