Church of England (Anglican)
Church of England (Anglican) Churches in Canterbury
2 Church of England churches in Canterbury. Find a Church of England church near you — addresses and Sunday times where verified.
Quick answer
Church Near Me lists 2 Church of England churches in Canterbury: Canterbury Cathedral — mother church of the Anglican Communion, founded in 597 — and St Martin’s, the oldest parish church in continuous use in the English-speaking world. Confirm times with the cathedral or parish before travelling.
How do I find a Church of England church near me in Canterbury?
Canterbury Cathedral is the cathedra of the Archbishop of Canterbury and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Augustine founded the see in 597. It is a working church, not only a shrine of Thomas Becket.
St Martin’s Church was already in use when Augustine arrived; Queen Bertha worshipped there. It shares World Heritage status with the cathedral and St Augustine’s Abbey. 2 listings is a short, historically dense set — not every parish in the diocese.
See all churches in Canterbury or every Church of England church in the UK. Rank by distance with Churches Near Me.
Who should skip this page?
Skip this page if you already have tickets or a parish. Sightseeing entry and worship are different queues — confirm worship times on the cathedral website.
Which Church of England churches in Canterbury should I know by name?
- Canterbury Cathedral
Founded 597 by St Augustine; seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury; UNESCO World Heritage site; mother church of the Anglican Communion.
- St Martin's Church
Oldest parish church in continuous use in the English-speaking world; used by Queen Bertha before Augustine’s mission in 597.
Sunday service times for Church of England churches in Canterbury
Service times verified 1 July 2026 — confirm with the parish before travelling.
| Church | Sunday Services | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Cathedral | 08:00 Holy Communion; 11:00 Sung Eucharist; 15:15 Choral Evensong | 1 July 2026 |
| St Martin's Church | 09:30 Holy Communion (BCP) | 1 July 2026 |
All Church of England churches in Canterbury
Common questions
How do I find a Church of England church near me in Canterbury?
Church Near Me lists 2 Church of England churches in Canterbury. Open a profile on this page for the address and service times where verified, or use Churches Near Me with a postcode to rank by distance. Confirm times with the parish before travelling.
Can I attend evensong at Canterbury Cathedral?
Choral evensong is part of the cathedral’s daily worship when the choir is in residence. Church Near Me does not invent that day’s time — confirm on the cathedral website. The choral evensong guide explains what to expect.
Are Church of England churches in Canterbury open to visitors?
Yes. Public Sunday worship is open without booking in almost every tradition. If you are planning a wedding, baptism or funeral in Canterbury, contact the parish directly — those need a conversation, not a drop-in.