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Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury

The mother church of the Anglican Communion, in the historic centre of Canterbury, Kent. It is open to visitors and also hosts services and events.

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Where to stay

  • Canterbury city centreWalkable to the cathedral, with hotels and guest houses
  • WhitstableCoastal town about 15 minutes away
  • Herne BaySeaside town about 20 minutes away
  • FavershamMarket town about 25 minutes away
  • DoverPort town about 30 minutes away

Getting there

  • Canterbury West has high-speed trains from London St Pancras in under an hour; Canterbury East has services from London Victoria and Charing Cross
  • Canterbury bus station is a 5-minute walk from the Precincts
  • On-site parking is only for Blue Badge holders by prior arrangement; use public car parks or the Park and Ride
  • Canterbury is well connected to the M2 and M20
TipIf you drive, set your satnav to Burgate rather than the postcode. Many events are run by outside organisers, so contact them for parking or ticket questions.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Canterbury Cathedral?

Canterbury city centre: Walkable to the cathedral, with hotels and guest houses. Whitstable: Coastal town about 15 minutes away. Herne Bay: Seaside town about 20 minutes away. Faversham: Market town about 25 minutes away. Dover: Port town about 30 minutes away.

How do I get to Canterbury Cathedral?

Canterbury West has high-speed trains from London St Pancras in under an hour; Canterbury East has services from London Victoria and Charing Cross. Canterbury bus station is a 5-minute walk from the Precincts. On-site parking is only for Blue Badge holders by prior arrangement; use public car parks or the Park and Ride. Canterbury is well connected to the M2 and M20.

Any tips for visiting Canterbury Cathedral?

If you drive, set your satnav to Burgate rather than the postcode. Many events are run by outside organisers, so contact them for parking or ticket questions.

Which airport is closest to Canterbury Cathedral?

The nearest airport on this site is London Southend Airport, about 26 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.