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Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury

Cathedral in Canterbury, Kent, England, founded in 597

Opening Monday to Saturday 10.00-17.00 (last admission 16.00); Sunday 11.30-17.00 (11.30-12.30 access to grounds and Shop only, Cathedral church opens 12.30). Opening times subject to change; check closures before visiting.
Price Annual pass valid for one year with unlimited return visits: £18.00 (October-March), £19.50 (April-September excluding weekends in July & August), £21.00 (weekends in July & August). Children aged 17 and under go FREE with a paying adult (max 2 children per adult; not applicable to group or school visits). Concessions available with valid proof of eligibility; free entry for Cathedral Passholders and Friends Card holders. Guided tours £5 per person. Free entry to services of worship.
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Age fit Children are welcome; children aged 17 and under go free when accompanied by a paying adult and must be accompanied at all times.
Setting indoor/outdoor

The experience

About this day out

Canterbury Cathedral is a medieval cathedral where visitors can explore the Cathedral, Precincts and gardens, with highlights including English history, architecture, music, stained glass windows, royalty and monastic life. Sightseeing entry includes exhibitions, mini talks, activity trails and visitor events, and guided tours of the Precincts and gardens cost £5 per person. Tickets are annual passes valid for one year with unlimited return visits, and the site also offers an on-site café and hotel.

When to go

Opening calendar

Monday to Saturday 10.00-17.00 (last admission 16.00); Sunday 11.30-17.00 (11.30-12.30 access to grounds and Shop only, Cathedral church opens 12.30). Opening times subject to change; check closures before visiting.

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission
Annual pass valid for one year with unlimited return visits: £18.00 (October-March), £19.50 (April-September excluding weekends in July & August), £21.00 (weekends in July & August). Children aged 17 and under go FREE with a paying adult (max 2 children per adult; not applicable to group or school visits). Concessions available with valid proof of eligibility; free entry for Cathedral Passholders and Friends Card holders. Guided tours £5 per person. Free entry to services of worship.

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

The ShopCanterbury Cathedral Lodge hotelThe Lounge caféTalks and toursExhibitionsActivity trailsVisitor CentrePrecincts and gardens
Accessibility
The Cathedral is a medieval building with many old, uneven steps; where possible steps have white markings and/or handrails, and all doors are heavy. The Trinity Chapel at the top of the Quire is the only area not accessible to wheelchair users, with a wheelchair-level touch-screen computer providing details of its tombs and stained glass. The Canterbury Cathedral Lodge offers rooms especially adapted for guests with mobility problems.
Parking
City parking is available, with regular train and coach services also available.
Dogs
Only assistance dogs are permitted in The Lounge café; other well-behaved dogs are allowed in the Refectory garden when open to diners in spring and summer months (weather permitting).

Getting there

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