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Castles & History

Canterbury Cathedral

Medieval cathedral and World Heritage Site, with the Becket shrine site, cloisters, crypt and precincts, in the heart of Canterbury.

About Canterbury Cathedral

The mother church of the Anglican Communion and part of the Canterbury World Heritage Site. Single-visit tickets are priced by season; the October to March adult price is £18. Visiting can be restricted during services, events and conservation work, and the cathedral lists planned closures on its site. Attending a service carries no charge.

Where it is

Details checked against the venue on 29 October 2026. Opening times change, so confirm before you travel.

What's on here

Eat and drink in Canterbury

Pubs

The New Inn

Based in Canterbury

Real ale pub on Havelock Street, Canterbury, with changing cask beers, live music, beer festivals and rooms.

Verified Oct 2026

Farm Shops & Producers

Ripple Farm Organics

Based in Godmersham

Vegetable grower at Crundale that says it is Soil Association organic, with an East Kent box scheme, Wye and Canterbury delivery and market stalls.

Verified Oct 2026

Restaurants

Marlowe’s Restaurant

Based in Canterbury

Modern British restaurant on St Peter's Street, Canterbury, with main and set menus and table bookings.

Verified Oct 2026

Cafés

The Moat Tea Rooms

Based in Canterbury

Tea rooms in a 16th century building on Burgate, Canterbury, with afternoon tea, homemade cakes and a garden.

Verified Oct 2026

Guides that mention Canterbury Cathedral

More things to do in Canterbury

Castles & History

St Martin’s Church

Canterbury

Church with Roman, Saxon and medieval fabric, still a place of worship and part of Canterbury's World Heritage Site.

Castles & History

St Augustine’s Abbey

Canterbury

Ruined Anglo-Saxon abbey founded in AD 598, with a museum, on the edge of Canterbury's World Heritage Site. English Heritage.

Family Days Out, Museums & Galleries

The Canterbury Tales Experience

Canterbury

Immersive medieval walk-through in a building over 900 years old, bringing Chaucer's pilgrims and their tales to life with sound, projection and effects.

Family Friendly

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