28 October 2014

Canterbury Cathedral is one of the greatest monuments to Christianity in the UK.

The cathedral boasts some of the finest church architecture in the country, built from stone imported from Caen in Normandy.

A church and cathedral has stood on the site for over 1,400 years.

The first Archbishop of Canterbury was St Augustine who arrived in Kent as a missionary in 597 AD.

On his arrival he was given a church in Canterbury by King Ethelbert.

Once consecrated Bishop, Augustine established his seat or "cathedra" as the first Archbishop of Canterbury.

Between 1070-1077 the cathedral was rebuilt by Archbishop Lanfranc.

One of the most famous Archbishops of Canterbury was Thomas Becket who was murdered in his cathedral in 1170.

Canterbury Cathedral Facts

address: The Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EH.
tel: 01227 762 862
email:Enquiries@Canterbury-Cathedral.org enquiries@tourismse.com
prices: Adults £5; Concessions; family tickets available.
open: Weekdays in summer 9am- 6.30pm. Winter 9am -5pm. Sundays in Summer 9am -2.30pm and 4.30pm- 5.30pm. Winter Sundays 10am -2pm and 4.30pm -5.30pm.
parking:
access: Disabled toilets. Ramped access. Wheelchairs available. Touch and hearing system, hearing loop and a lift. A leaflet giving full details is available at the Welcome Centre or on the website.
transport: Located in the historic city centre. South Eastern Trains run train services from London Victoria and London Charing Cross to Canterbury East and Canterbury West stations which are both a short walk to the cathedral.
toilets: Yes.
food: In main city centre.

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Canterbury Cathedral