Canterbury · United Kingdom
Canterbury Cathedral tickets: £18
Main adult ticket: Admission, October to March. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine's Abbey, listed by UNESCO in 1988.
- Admission, October to MarchThe Cathedral, precincts, gardens, exhibitions and talks. Works as an annual pass: come back free for a year£18
- Admission, April to SeptemberNot weekends in July and August£19.50
- Admission, weekends in July and August£21
Main ticket £18 (about US$24 · €21, 2026-10-09 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Anyone coming to a service or to pray in a chapel. Free tickets for Cathedral Pass holders (locals), Friends of the Cathedral, UK residents on Universal Credit or Pension Credit, students at Canterbury's universities and ARC holders. Concessions with proof.
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday 11:30am to 5pm (the Cathedral itself opens at 12:30pm). Last admission 4pm. Parts may close for services and events.
Booking
Book online for fast-track entry, or buy on the day at the Visitor Centre.
Buy from the official seller: Canterbury Cathedral: plan your visit
Questions
How much does it cost to visit Canterbury Cathedral?
The main adult ticket (Admission, October to March) costs £18, about US$24 · €21. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit Canterbury Cathedral for free?
Anyone coming to a service or to pray in a chapel. Free tickets for Cathedral Pass holders (locals), Friends of the Cathedral, UK residents on Universal Credit or Pension Credit, students at Canterbury's universities and ARC holders. Concessions with proof.
When is Canterbury Cathedral open?
Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday 11:30am to 5pm (the Cathedral itself opens at 12:30pm). Last admission 4pm. Parts may close for services and events.
Do you need to book Canterbury Cathedral tickets in advance?
Book online for fast-track entry, or buy on the day at the Visitor Centre.