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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.
Founded by St Augustine in 597 AD, Canterbury Cathedral is a unique place of worship, a major pilgrimage destination, a masterpiece of art and architecture, and one of the UK's most-visited historic sites. Often referred to as ‘England in stone', the Cathedral has been at the centre of momentous events and upheavals.
Plan your visit. Every visitor is welcomed at Canterbury Cathedral. Whatever your interest, there’s something for everyone. Whether that’s English history, beautiful architecture, music, stained glass windows, royalty, gardens, or monastic life. You can join a guided tour or do your own thing.
Whether you need a quiet time to reflect, are seeking comfort, or wish to introduce your loved ones to faith, you are warmly invited to join our worship and services at Canterbury Cathedral. Services explained Online worship
Described as ‘England in Stone’, Canterbury Cathedral has 1400 years of history waiting to be discovered. Uncover the spot where Archbishop Thomas Becket was murdered in 1170. Explore the royal tombs of King Henry IV and the Black Prince, complete with his Achievements.
Discover the story of Canterbury Cathedral through its soaring architecture, beautiful medieval stained glass and the history that helped make and shape the Cathedral. Only £5 per person, plus admission charge. Book at our Visitor Centre.
Canterbury Cathedral - A Sacred Space. Canterbury Cathedral is a holy place and part of a World Heritage Site. It is the mother church of the worldwide Anglican Communion and the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
