Cathedral & religious

Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury, Kent

Mother church of the Anglican Communion and UNESCO site where Thomas Becket was murdered in 1170, with superb medieval stained glass.

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Mooch tip Tickets usually give a year's return entry; residents of Canterbury free with a Precincts Pass.

Visiting

Opening times: Usually daily (restricted during services)
How long to allow: 2 hours
Best time to go: Choral Evensong
Accessibility: Mostly accessible

Getting there

Address: Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, CT1 2EH
Parking: City park & ride
Nearest station: Canterbury East or West (10 min walk)

Places to stay near Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral LodgeCanterbury · £££ · 0.1 km away The Pilgims HotelCanterbury · £££ · 0.3 km away Greyfriars LodgeCanterbury · ££ · 0.3 km away AbodeCanterbury · £££ · 0.3 km away Hampton by HiltonCanterbury · £££ · 0.3 km away The Millers ArmsCanterbury · £££ · 0.3 km away

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Mooch isn’t connected to this attraction and doesn’t sell tickets. Details are from our research – please check with the attraction before you travel.

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