Description
The Cathedral has been a place of worship for more than 1,400 years and is often described as 'England in stone' as its heritage is intrinsically linked to the country's history. It is one of three UNESCO sites in the city. From its first Archbishop, Augustine, who established Christianity in England, to Archbishop Langton's role in the Magna Cart negotiations and the power struggle between King Henry II and Archbishop Thomas Becket, it has had a fascinating role in key historical events. It is a treasure house of paintings, sculptures, church silver, vestments, altar frontals, stained glass and much more. The Archive and Library hold an impressive collection of manuscripts, historic records, photographs, maps, and printed books dating back to the late 8th Century.
Canterbury Cathedral is one of three UNESCO sites in the city - the other two are St Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin's Church.
Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday
9am-5pm
Last admission at 4pm
Sunday
12.30pm-5pm
Last admission at 4pm.
Price
Tickets are valid for 365 days from booking
October to March: £18
April to September - Excluding weekends in July & August: £19.50
Weekends in July & August: £21
Child - 17 years and under: Free - when accompanied by a paying adult. Maximum of 2 children per adult
If receiving Universal Credit: Free
If receiving Pension Credit: Free
ARC Cardholder, Cathedral Passholder, Friends Cardholder, and local university student: Free
Accessibility
A small number of wheelchairs are available for free loan. Lift by the Dean's Steps on the northeast side for access to the Quire. Trinity Chapel is not accessible for wheelchair users. Very few disabled parking spaces are available by prior arrangement.
Train
Canterbury West - 11 minutes and Canterbury East - 10 minutes
Bus
Canterbury Bus Station, top of the High Street.
Parking
Park and Ride
New Dover Road CT13EJ
Wincheap CT13TY
Sturry Road: CT1 1AD
Pay & Display parking and car parks throughout the city.
Facilities
Cafe • Shop • Toilet • Disabled Toilet
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