Canterbury Cathedral
ADDRESS
11 The Precints, CT1 2EH
TELEPHONE
01227 762862
OPENING TIMES
Summer: Open Mon to Sat 9:00 - 18:00, Sun 9:00 - 14:00 & 16:30 - 17:30 | Winter: Open Mon to Sat 9:00 - 16:30, Sun 10:00 - 14:00 & 16:30 - 17:30
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One of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England, and also one of the most spectacular, Canterbury Cathedral has a history dating back to AD 597 when it was founded by its first archbishop, Augustine - a Papal delegate from Rome.
While many of the oldest features have disappeared over time the cathedral still boasts a vast number of ancient and historically architectural gems and features - the oldest being the great Romanesque crypt built around 1100 and still in evidence today.
Step back in time as you make your way from the spacious precincts that envelope the cathedral into the echoing remains of the former monastery. The cloisters, chapter house, and Norman water tower all miraculously survived Henry VIII’s ruthless dissolution in 1536.
Follow in the footsteps of swarms of pilgrims as you make your way along the 14th-15th century nave, in the Trinity Chapel, to the High Altar and the shrine of Thomas Becket. On a dark evening on the 29th December 1170 in the north-west transept, Archbishop Becket was murdered by four knights aiming to ingratiate themselves with King Henry II by removing the Archbishop who was promoting the rights of the church against the wishes of the king. As reports of miracles performed by Becket spread so the numbers of pilgrims to the shrine increased making the site of Becket’s martyrdom one of the most famous places of pilgrimage in Europe.
A 12th century Gothic quire, some magnificent stained glass windows depicting the miracles of St Thomas Becket, a host of medieval tombs, including that of King Henry IV and Edward the Black Prince, complete the picture to this jewel in the crown of Kent.
Access is restricted on certain dates due to special events and services.
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713 Eastern Ave London IG2 7RH, IG2 | 47.8 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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713 Eastern Ave London IG2 7RH, IG2 | 47.8 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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Excel Royal Victoria Dock, E16 | 47.9 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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Excel Royal Victoria Dock, E16 | 47.9 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Maidstone, ME17 | 19.8 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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Eltham Palace
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Court Yard, off Court Road, London, SE9 | 46.3 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Court Yard, off Court Road, London, SE9 | 46.3 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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Ranger's House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Chesterfield Walk, Greenwich Park, London, SE10 | 48.8 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Chesterfield Walk, Greenwich Park, London, SE10 | 48.8 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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Chislehurst Caves
London > Attractions > Sights
Old Hill, Bromley, BR7 | 45.3 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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London > Attractions > Sights
Old Hill, Bromley, BR7 | 45.3 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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London Pleasure Gardens
London > Attractions > Sights
Royal Victoria Docks, London, E16 | 47.7 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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London > Attractions > Sights
Royal Victoria Docks, London, E16 | 47.7 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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Greenwich Park
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Romney Road, London, SE10 | 48.8 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
Old, enclosed Royal Park. A World Heritage Site marking the site of the Greenwich Meridian (the base point for World Time and the location of Longitude 0) ...More
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Romney Road, London, SE10 | 48.8 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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Queen's Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Billet Lane, RM11 | 42.3 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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Billet Lane, RM11 | 42.3 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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Brick Lane Music Hall
London > Entertainment > Theatres
443 North Woolwich Road, London, E16 | 47.6 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
443 North Woolwich Road, London, E16 | 47.6 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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Blackheath Concert Halls
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
23 Lee Road, London, SE3 | 48.2 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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London > Entertainment > Classical Music
23 Lee Road, London, SE3 | 48.2 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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The Bookshop on the Heath
London > Shopping > Books
74 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 | 48.4 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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London > Shopping > Books
74 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 | 48.4 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
26 Royal Hill, London, SE10 | 49.2 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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26 Royal Hill, London, SE10 | 49.2 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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The Creaky Shed
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
20 Royal Hill, London, SE10 | 49.2 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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20 Royal Hill, London, SE10 | 49.2 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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Carluccio's
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
Bluewater, Greenhithe, DA9 | 36.9 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
Bluewater, Greenhithe, DA9 | 36.9 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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Yi-Ban
London > Restaurants > Chinese restaurants
London Regatta Centre, Dockside Road, , London, E16 | 47.8 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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London Regatta Centre, Dockside Road, , London, E16 | 47.8 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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Chapters All Day Dining
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43 - 45 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Village, , London, SE3 | 48.3 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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43 - 45 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Village, , London, SE3 | 48.3 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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Four Corners
London > Education > Adult Education
121 Roman Road, London, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 52 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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121 Roman Road, London, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 52 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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London > Education > Arts and Drama
Parchmore Place, CR7 | 52 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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Parchmore Place, CR7 | 52 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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London > Education > Evening Classes
10 Sunbury Workshops, Swanfield Street, London, Shoreditch, London E2 | 52.9 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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10 Sunbury Workshops, Swanfield Street, London, Shoreditch, London E2 | 52.9 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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Coral Romford Greyhound Stadium
London > Leisure > Spectator Sport
London Road, Romford, RM7 | 44.5 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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London Road, Romford, RM7 | 44.5 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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Biggin Hill Helicopters
London > Leisure > Unique Experiences
Biggin Hill Airport, Kent, TN16 | 45.6 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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Biggin Hill Airport, Kent, TN16 | 45.6 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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UK Bungee Club
London > Leisure > Extreme Sports
Fairlop Waters, Leisure Complex, Forest Road, Barkingside, Essex, IG6 | 47.6 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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Fairlop Waters, Leisure Complex, Forest Road, Barkingside, Essex, IG6 | 47.6 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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The Trafalgar Tavern
London > Nightlife > Pubs
Park Row, London, SE10 | 49.2 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
Park Row, London, SE10 | 49.2 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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The Hill
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
89 Royal Hill, London, SE10 | 49.2 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
89 Royal Hill, London, SE10 | 49.2 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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The Greenwich Union
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
56 Royal Hill, London, SE10 | 49.2 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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56 Royal Hill, London, SE10 | 49.2 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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THAT London
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
338 Boord Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 | 49 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
Formely The House And Terrace, THAT London is a large 1,800-capacity nightclub venue a five minute walk away from The O2 Arena on the Greenwich peninsula. ...More
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
338 Boord Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 | 49 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
Formely The House And Terrace, THAT London is a large 1,800-capacity nightclub venue a five minute walk away from The O2 Arena on the Greenwich peninsula. ...More
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London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
Peninsula Square, London, SE10 | 49.2 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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Peninsula Square, London, SE10 | 49.2 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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The Old Brewery
London > Nightlife > Bars
The Pepys Building, Old Royal Naval College, London, SE10 | 49.3 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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London > Nightlife > Bars
The Pepys Building, Old Royal Naval College, London, SE10 | 49.3 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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Eltham Palace
London > Business > Venue Hire
Court Yard, Off Court Rd, London, SE9 | 46.3 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Court Yard, Off Court Rd, London, SE9 | 46.3 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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ExCel London Exhibition Centre
London > Business > Venue Hire
Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 | 48.4 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 | 48.4 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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The O2
London > Business > Venue Hire
Peninsula Square, London, SE10 | 49.2 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Peninsula Square, London, SE10 | 49.2 miles from Canterbury Cathedral
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