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Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion, seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury & World Heritage Site. Canterbury Cathedral is the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It is the home of a community of people who seek to make the Cathedral a place of welcome, beauty and holiness. We hope you will be inspired to visit Canterbury and the

Cathedral and we look forward to welcoming you. Rules of Engagement on Social Media: https://www.canterbury-cathedral.org/rules-of-engagement-on-social-media

Entries are now open for 'The King's Mile' 🥇🏃 This unique running event through the city of Canterbury returns for its s...
09/06/2026

Entries are now open for 'The King's Mile' 🥇🏃

This unique running event through the city of Canterbury returns for its second year on Sunday 28 June!

The route starts from Green Court at the The King's School Canterbury, moving up the King's Mile, going past the Marlowe Theatre, through the city centre and finishes in the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral, running through the iconic Christ Church Gate, with the magnificent building as the backdrop to the finish line.

There will be three main waves, starting from 9.30am: Elite, mass running mile and mass participation mile. In the participation wave, there will be an opportunity to walk a mile with family and friends.

All entries will help support the work of local charity, Catching Lives.

Sporting Events UK

Sign up here 👉 www.sportingeventsuk.com/e/the-kings-mile-13360

09/06/2026

Join the Cathedral choir! 🎵

We are now taking applications from girls in school Years 6 or 7, and boys in Years 2 - 4.

Application deadline: 28 June
Auditions: Saturday 4 July

Try before you apply, and join a rehearsal with the girl choristers on Wednesday 24 June, or ‘Be a boy chorister for a day’ on Saturday 27 June (registration required).

Find out more and apply at www.canterbury-cathedral.org/music/join-the-choir

08/06/2026

Have you spotted the Cathedral stonemasons at St George's clocktower?

Benn gives us a sneak peek at what the team have been up to - inscribing historic church plans and lettering into the paving stones, as part of Canterbury City Council’s exciting regeneration projects that are taking place across the city.

Greetings to everyone who will celebrate PRIDE on Saturday in Canterbury. We are very glad to welcome all people to be p...
05/06/2026

Greetings to everyone who will celebrate PRIDE on Saturday in Canterbury. We are very glad to welcome all people to be part of our cathedral including members of the LGBTQ+ communities. Each week in church we are reminded to love our neighbours and that remains our solemn commitment to Canterbury. Happy PRIDE!
Dean David Monteith

We're celebrating Volunteers’ Week! 🎉 We caught up with Elle, Volunteer Server and Holy Duster, to hear about her experi...
04/06/2026

We're celebrating Volunteers’ Week! 🎉

We caught up with Elle, Volunteer Server and Holy Duster, to hear about her experience:

"As a server I help out during the services either carrying the cross or candles during Evensong. When I’m not serving, I volunteer as a holy duster, helping to clean and polish the cathedral, specifically the Quire and pews, each week.

I’m currently studying history, with a keen interest in gothic architecture, so the cathedral is the perfect place for me to be!

I love the feeling of being part of such a lovely community, and working alongside all these wonderful people who also have a special appreciation for the Cathedral.

I've made friends and connections, but even some of those who I only know in passing greet me like an old friend. ”

Our volunteers give so much to our organisation, without them we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. Thank you to each and every one of you!

Follow in the footsteps of the Archbishop of Canterbury, by walking her pilgrimage route - 'The Archbishop's Camino'.In ...
27/05/2026

Follow in the footsteps of the Archbishop of Canterbury, by walking her pilgrimage route - 'The Archbishop's Camino'.

In March 2026, Archbishop Sarah Mullally spent 6 days walking a newly created pilgrimage route from London to Canterbury, in the lead-up to her installation at Canterbury Cathedral.

Read more: www.canterbury-cathedral.org/news/the-archbishops-camino

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Archbishop of Canterbury
The Church of England
Diocese of Canterbury

Discover 'Sacred Resonance' by Renaud Muraire - a new thought-provoking art exhibition, reimagining Christian iconograph...
22/05/2026

Discover 'Sacred Resonance' by Renaud Muraire - a new thought-provoking art exhibition, reimagining Christian iconography at Canterbury Cathedral.

Visitors to the Cathedral can view the exhibition until 8 September 2026.

Find out more: www.canterbury-cathedral.org/sacred-resonance

22/05/2026

Visit Canterbury Cathedral during May half term and try your hand at stone carving with John and the team!

On Monday, The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral stopped off on their way to the Isle of Wight to visit Portsmouth Cathedr...
22/05/2026

On Monday, The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral stopped off on their way to the Isle of Wight to visit Portsmouth Cathedral, also known as ‘The Cathedral of the Sea’.

They received a very warm welcome to this historic 12th century church, which is dedicated to St Thomas of Canterbury.

St Thomas Becket is depicted in the Founders Windows, and the cathedral also features statues of Becket (right) and St Augustine, the first Archbishop of Canterbury (left).

Find out more about the Friends: www.canterbury-cathedral.org/get-involved/become-a-friend

Cathedral Pilgrim Officer, Torin, gives us a quick look inside Eastbridge Hospital - newly open to the public.
21/05/2026

Cathedral Pilgrim Officer, Torin, gives us a quick look inside Eastbridge Hospital - newly open to the public.

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