Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury, East Kent
Image: Canterbury CathedralCanterbury Cathedral is the historic heart of the city, a vast medieval cathedral with centuries of stories to uncover. Explore the nave, crypt and stained glass at your own pace with a media guide, or join a guided tour or mini talk, then wander the precincts. Your ticket works as an annual pass, so you can come back within the year.
Highlights
- Medieval architecture and stained glass
- Guided tours and mini talks
- Media guide to hire for £5
- Cathedral precincts and grounds
Good to know
- Well-behaved dogs on short leads are welcome in the building and grounds, but not on tours, talks or at services
- Tickets are valid for 365 days
- Opening can change at short notice for services and special events
Getting there
Canterbury Cathedral, Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2EHParking: No public parking in the grounds (Blue Badge by prior arrangement only). Use city car parks or park and ride.
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Nearby
Image: Canterbury Roman MuseumCanterbury Roman Museum
Canterbury's Roman Museum sits below street level around the excavated remains of a Roman town house, a scheduled ancient monument in the city centre. The star is a Roman floor mosaic still in its original position, one of very few left in the UK. It is a compact, family-friendly look at life in Roman Britain and an easy wet-weather stop near the cathedral.
Image: Canterbury Guided ToursCanterbury Guided Tours
Canterbury Guided Tours runs the city's official walking tour, a 90-minute stroll through medieval lanes past old pilgrim inns and into the Cathedral Precincts. Qualified Green Badge guides share the city's history and hidden corners along the way. It suits first-time visitors, couples and families who want the highlights in a short time.
Image: The Canterbury TalesThe Canterbury Tales Experience
The Canterbury Tales Experience is an immersive walk-through attraction that follows Chaucer's pilgrims from the Tabard Inn to the Chequers of Hope Inn in Canterbury. Handcrafted sets, sound and effects bring the stories to life, and the whole attraction was refurbished in 2026. It suits families, teens and visitors to the city and lasts 45 to 60 minutes.