Landmark
Canterbury Cathedral
England's mother church, a vast medieval cathedral with crypts, cloisters and stained glass, set inside a walled precinct in the middle of Canterbury. Children go free under the cathedral's Kids Go Free scheme and there are trails to follow.
📍 Canterbury, South East · CT1 2EH
Visitor information
- Ages
- 5–16+
- Typical visit
- Half day
- Address
- Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EH
- Opening times
- Mon-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 11:30-17:00 (church from 12:30 Sun); last admission 16:00. Services can close areas.
- Website
- www.canterbury-cathedral.org
Family facilities
Last checked 7 Oct 2026
- Café on site
- Toilets
- IndoorIndoor and outdoor areas
A guide, not a guarantee. Shown only where the venue or a trusted source has told us. Not listed doesn't mean not available — check with the venue if it matters for your visit.
What's on near Canterbury Cathedral
Everything we list here and within half a mile, in one place.
Coming up
Canterbury Christmas MarketThu 12 NovBach to Baby Family ConcertThu 12 NovThe All-New Adventures of Peter PanFri 27 Nov – Sun 10 JanChristmas at Canterbury CathedralSat 28 Nov – Fri 25 DecThe Snowman: Bach to Baby Festive Family ConcertThu 17 DecAlso here
Canterbury Ghost TourOtherCanterbury Guided Walking ToursOtherCanterbury Historic River ToursOtherCanterbury Punting CompanyWater ActivitiesCanterbury Roman MuseumMuseumCanterbury Spy Mission Treasure TrailTrails & treasure huntsDane John GardensNature & gardensEscape KentEscape RoomEspression Interactive Art Studio CafeArt & craftsHuntfun CanterburyOtherSidequest Gamer's Hub CanterburyOtherSt Augustine's AbbeyHistoric HouseThe BeaneyMuseumThe Canterbury Tales Immersive ExperienceImmersive ExperienceWestgate GardensHistoric HousePast events here (1)
Most of these come round again — worth looking out for next time.
Make a day of it
Canterbury Cathedral is a stop on this planned day out, with timings, lunch and what's nearby.
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