Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury, England
Denomination
AnglicanPhone
+44 1227 762862Founded
597Style
GothicLast updated August 2026
Plan Your Visit
Canterbury Cathedral is one of England's oldest and most historically significant Christian sites, rebuilt in the Gothic style to accommodate pilgrims visiting the shrine of Thomas Becket. This World Heritage Site features impressive architectural elements developed over centuries, with major reconstructions from the 12th-14th centuries. The cathedral remains a major pilgrimage destination and architectural landmark in Canterbury, Kent.
What to See
- ›Shrine of Thomas Becket
- ›Gothic architecture
- ›World Heritage Site
- ›Cathedral of the Archbishop of Canterbury
- ›Site of one of the oldest Christian structures in England
- ›Rebuilt between 1070 and 1077
- ›Greatly enlarged east end from early 12th century
- ›Rebuilt following fire in 1174
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