# Canterbury Cathedral — Church of England (Anglican) church in Canterbury

> Canonical: https://churchnearme.org.uk/churches/canterbury-cathedral · Verified: 1 July 2026

Canterbury Cathedral is a Church of England (Anglican) church at Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts in Canterbury, England. Sunday services include Holy Communion at 08:00 and Sung Eucharist at 11:00 — times verified 1 July 2026, but confirm with the parish before travelling. Church Near Me lists the address, contact details and what to expect below.

- Denomination: Church of England (Anglican) (anglican)
- Address: Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2EH
- Diocese: Diocese of Canterbury
- Phone: +44 1227 762862
- Website: https://www.canterbury-cathedral.org

## Service times

| Day | Time | Service |
|-----|------|---------|
| Sunday | 08:00 | Holy Communion |
| Sunday | 11:00 | Sung Eucharist |
| Sunday | 15:15 | Choral Evensong |
| Weekdays | 17:30 | Choral Evensong |

Service times verified 1 July 2026 — confirm with the parish before travelling.

## About

Founded in 597 AD by St Augustine, Canterbury Cathedral is one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the cathedra of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the focal point of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The shrine of St Thomas Becket, martyred in the cathedral in 1170, made it a major pilgrimage destination throughout the Middle Ages.

More: [Churches in Canterbury](https://churchnearme.org.uk/cities/canterbury) · [Church of England (Anglican)](https://churchnearme.org.uk/denominations/anglican) · [Diocese of Canterbury](https://churchnearme.org.uk/dioceses/canterbury)