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Canterbury Cathedral

About the place
Visitors information

Address	The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH
Travel information	Canterbury is within easy reach of London, the Channel ports and Ashford International/Ebbsfleet (Eurostar). By road From both M2 and M20 motorways, follow signs to the A2 or Canterbury. By train: The Cathedral is situated in the centre of town and is a short walk from Canterbury East and Canterbury West stations. The new fast train connection from St Pancras takes 56 minutes to Canterbury West.
Parking	Parking is not possible within the Precincts except for a very limited provision for disabled drivers, by prior arrangement (Visits Office, tel. 01227 762862). A drop-off point for coaches is available near the Cathedral. For drop-off and coach parking facilities, visit www.canterbury.co.uk/trade, or tel. 01227 378 100
Visitor Hours	Summer: 09.00-18.00* hrs Mon-Sat, 12.30-14.30* hrs Sun. Winter: 09.00-17.00* hrs Mon-Sat, 12.30-14.30* hrs Sun. * Last entry 30 minutes before closing time. Closures and/or restrictions during Services and/or special events. Always check up-to-date opening times before visiting, www.canterbury-cathedral.org or tel 01227 762862.
Admission	There is a charge to enter the precincts/Cathedral. Charges from 1st April 2011 - 31st March 2012: adults £9.00, concessions £8.00. 1 Adult + up to 3 children £18.50, 2 Adults plus up to 3 children £24.50 Pre-booked group rates £7.50, primary school parties £4.00, secondary school parties (peak) £5.00 / (off-peak) £4.00. Other youth groups incl language schools up to 18 yrs old £6.00.
Arranged visits	Guided Tours Facilities range from guided tours, audiotours and audiovisuals to ‘behind-the-scenes’ tours to Stained Glass Studio, Stone Conservation Workshop, Archives and Library. For charges, contact the Visits Office. Groups Visits Office, visits@canterbury-cathedral.org Schools Office, schools@canterbury-cathedral.org Tel 01227 762862 School Visits The Schools Department provides high calibre resources and support to visiting school groups and teachers from infant to secondary, enabling them to interpret the building and enhance the quality of their visit. Facilities range from guided tours, themed trails and project work to a wide selection of specialised educational publications. For more details, visit http://www.canterbury-cathedral.org/schools/index.htm
Worship	Times Daily worship starts with Matins and finishes with Evensong or Compline. Link Worship page
Events	Events page
Amenities	A large range of guidebooks, publications, souvenirs and gifts to suit every pocket is available. The main shop is situated at the exit from the Precincts and there are several sale points in the Cathedral. A mail order service is also available, www.cathedralshop.co.uk. During the summer season, a kiosk offers refreshments. The Cathedral is situated in the centre of town and there is wide choice of restaurants, pubs and shops. There are public toilets situated within the Cathedral Precincts.
Facilities for disabled	A wide range of facilities including toilets, ramps, lifts, wheelchairs, large print material, sign interpretation, specialised guides, sub-titled audio-visual and a hearing system are available. Visit www.canterbury-cathedral.org.uk for a downloadable version of the Cathedral’s Access Statement and/or disabled leaflet. Alternatively, contact the Visits Office, 01227 762862.
Further information	Contact	Visits Office
	Telephone number	01227 762862
	Email address	visits@canterbury-cathedral.org
	Facsimile number	01227 865222
	Website address	Canterbury Cathedral