Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury, England

AddressCathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
DenominationAnglican
Phone+44 1227 762862
Founded597
StyleGothic

Last updated May 2026

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Canterbury Cathedral
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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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