Cathedral Church Canterbury Service Times

Welcome to the Canterbury Cathedral, Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Cathedral is both a holy place and part of a World Heritage Site. It is the home of a community of people who seek to make the Cathedral a place of welcome, beauty and holiness. We hope you will be inspired to visit Canterbury and the Cathedral and we look forward to welcoming you.

The Very Reverend Dr Robert Willis
Dean of Canterbury

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Opening Times

The Cathedral is very much part of the local community. It is used regularly for local, regional and/or national services and events. Therefore at times some or all of it may be closed for general visiting. Please always check the forthcoming closures, or contact the Visits Office before visiting for up-to-date opening times.

Weekdays & Saturdays

Summer 09:00 – 17:30*
Winter 09:00 – 17:00*
The Crypt 10:00 – 17:00/17.30*

Sundays
Throughout the Year, including the Crypt 12:30 – 14:30*

*Last entry 1/2 hour prior to closing time

Parts of the Cathedral may be open outside these hours. Please contact the Visits Office for up-to-date opening details.

Please note the Quire closes in preparation for Evensong on Monday-Friday at 16.30 hrs and on Saturday / Sunday at 14.30 hrs.