Tickets and opening times

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.

Monday to Saturday 09.00 - 17.00 (last admission at 16.00)

Sunday 11.30* - 17.00 (last admission at 16.00)
*Between 11.30-12.30, access is available to the Cathedral grounds and Shop only. The Cathedral church opens at 12.30.

 

 

Adult

£17.00

Our standard visitor ticket is valid for 12 months, meaning you can re-visit the Cathedral as often as you want during that time at no extra cost.

Children (aged 17 and under)

Free

Children go FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. (Max 2 children per paying adult; does not apply to group bookings or school visits). Children must be accompanied at all times.

 

Canterbury Students

Free

Students studying full-time at local universities - Canterbury Christ Church University, University of Kent, University for the Creative Arts - enjoy FREE entry with their student ID.

English Heritage Members

20% discount on visitor entry

  • Not valid with other promotions or offers.
  • Discount applies to tickets bought on the door at our Visitor Centre only. Discount is not available for online booking. Standard price admission tickets cannot be refunded and exchanged for discounted tickets.
  • Valid until 31 March 2025. T&Cs apply.

Cathedral Pass

Locals can enjoy unlimited visits for the equivalent of just 10p per month!

You may be eligible for a Cathedral Pass if you:

  • work in the old city of Canterbury
  • live within 4 miles of Bell Harry tower, including within The Precincts
  • are a member of the Cathedral Congregation
  • are immediate family of a Cathedral staff member
  • are a member of any church in the diocese (on the parish electoral roll or equivalent)

Our Cathedral Pass cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions or offers.

Apply for The Cathedral Pass

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Event calendar

Have a look at the range of events Canterbury Cathedral has on offer below.

 

 

What's on

There’s something for everyone – see what exciting events are currently taking place.

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Service times

Daily Eucharist   08:00
Lunchtime Eucharist   12:30 (Wednesdays and Feast Days only)
Daily Choral Evensong or Said Evening Prayer with Organ Meditation*   17:30
Sunday Choral Eucharist*  11:00
All are welcome and there is no charge to attend a service. *Live streamed online.

Services

Online worship

Every day the Cathedral’s services are broadcast on our YouTube channel. It’s perfect for when you are unable to be here in person. 

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Find us

We can't wait to welcome you to the Cathedral

Monday to Saturday 09.00 - 17.00 (last admission at 16.00)
Sunday 11.30 - 17.00 (last admission at 16.00)

Between 11.30-12.30, access is available to the Cathedral ground and Shop only. the Cathedral church opens at 12.30.

Address

Cathedral House
11 The Precincts
Canterbury
CT1 2EH
United Kingdom
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Parking 

Parking in the Cathedral grounds is only available for Blue Badge holders, subject to limited availability and prior arrangement. There are several public car parks nearby. 

Find out more

 

Planning your visit? Remember to check our closures.

St David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas presents

'Canterbury Tales: The Changing Landscape of Christian Faith in the World': A Conversation with Dean David

Sunday 13 October at 10am ‎(UTC-5)‎ - 4pm in the UK‎ - via Zoom

Dean David joins St David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas via Zoom for 'Canterbury Tales: The Changing Landscape of Christian Faith in the World' - a conversation moderated by Fr. Chuck Treadwell.

This is part of St David's Fall Holy Conversations Nitro Theology Series, where they come together to engage in theological topics. Find out more: www.stdave.org/holy-conversations/fall-2024-holy-conversations

You can watch this talk live online on Sunday 13 October at 10am ‎(UTC-5)‎ - 4pm in the UK‎ - via Zoom. Find details below.

This will also be made available as a podcast, the week after the talk; which you can find here: Adult Formation Offerings (castos.com)

Join online via Zoom

Sunday 13 October at 10am ‎(UTC-5)‎ - 4pm in the UK‎ - via Zoom

St David's Episcopal Church, Austin presents 'Canterbury Tales: The Changing Landscape of Christian Faith in the World' with Dean David

Time: Oct 13, 2024 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) - 16:00 PM (UK)

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81356042099?pwd=jtL0QXo7mpG9b3mjlEtzD9rgS4hbla.1


Meeting ID: 813 5604 2099
Passcode: 499760

Please note:

  • All participants would be muted when they enter (and you are asked to stay muted).
  • Comments will not be available, but all are welcome to watch.

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