The Cathedral plays an active role in the community and is used regularly for local, regional and/or national services and events. This inevitably leads to restrictions on general visiting. Below is a list of forthcoming closures, which is updated continuously as some events are booked at short notice. Always check up-to-date opening times and closures before travelling.
Please note: this list changes continuously as some events are booked at short notice. Always check up-to-date opening times and closure notices before travelling.
Saturday 3rd March
Crypt closed from 11.00 hrs until 13.45 hrs for a Wedding Service.
Monday 5th – Tuesday 6th March
Nave closed until 11.00 hrs for furniture moving.
Wednesday 7th March
There will be a Said Evensong Service at the earlier time of 16.30 hrs in the Crypt.
Last admission into the Cathedral will be at the earlier time of 16.00 hrs to allow preparations for an evening concert.
Friday 9th March
Crypt closed from 12.30-15.30 hrs for the funeral Service of the late Miss Susan Hare. Service starts at 14.00 hrs.
Thursday 15th March
Quire closed from 12.30-15.45 hrs for the funeral Service of the late Rev’d Canon Bob Stroud. Service starts at 14.00 hrs.
Saturday 24th March
Last admission to the Cathedral is at the earlier time 16.00 hrs to allow preparations for the Canterbury Choral Society Concert.
Rehearsals for this concert will take place in the Nave during the afternoon. Choral Evensong is at the later time of 17.30 hrs.
Monday 26th March
Nave closed until 11.00 hrs for furniture moving.
Tuesday 3rd April
Crypt and Chapter House closed until 13.30 hrs.
Maundy Thursday 5th April
Quire, Trinity Chapel, Martyrdom and Eastern Crypt closed until 13.00 hrs for Blessing of the Oils and Renewal of Vows.
Good Friday 6th April
No general visiting – Cathedral only open for Services.
Easter Monday 9th April
Nave and Chapter House closed all day.
Tuesday 24th April
Nave closed until 13.00 hrs for St Anselm’s School Service.
Thursday 26th – Friday 27th April
Nave closed until 11.00 hrs for furniture moving.
Monday 30th April
Nave closed until 11.00 hrs for furniture moving.
Wednesday 2nd May
Nave closed from 13.00 hrs until 16.00 hrs for the Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys’ Commemoration Service.
Monday 21st – Friday 25th May
Various small chapels closed for a Week of Accompanied Prayer for the Clergy of the Diocese.
Saturday 9th June
Quire closes at 14.30 hrs in preparation for Choral Evensong at 15.15 hrs and remains closed for a special Service at 17.00 hrs.
Sunday 17th June
Possible limited access for visiting due to special Evensong Service.
Thursday 21st – Friday 22nd June
Nave closed until 11.00 hrs for furniture moving.
Saturday 30th June
Nave and Quire closed during the day due to Services of Ordination. Normal Evensong closures from 14.30 hrs.
Tuesday 3rd July
Quire closed in the afternoon – details to be confirmed.
Wednesday 4th July
Very limited access for general visiting during the day – details to be confirmed.
Thursday 5th July
Nave and Quire closed for visiting until approximately 13.00 hrs.
Monday 9th – Thursday 12th July
Nave and Chapter House closed each day for the University of Kent graduation ceremonies.
Thursday 19th July
Nave closed from 13.00 hrs until 15.45 hrs for the Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School Commemoration Service.
Sunday 5th August
Restrictions to general visiting all day for Cathedral Services followed by the annual Buffs Regiment Service.
Saturday 11th August
Crypt closed from 11.30 hrs until 14.30 hrs for a Wedding Service.
Friday 24th August
Crypt closed in the afternoon for a Wedding Service.
Saturday 25th August
Crypt closed in the morning for a Wedding Service.
Saturday 8th September
Centre Quire closed 09.45 hrs until 12.15 hrs for the annual Hop Hoodening Service.
Saturday 15th September
Crypt closed in the morning for a Wedding Service.
Friday 28th September
Limited access for general visiting during the morning – details to be confirmed.
Friday 5th October
Nave and Quire closed for visiting until approximately 13.00 hrs.
Saturday 13th October
Crypt closed in the morning for a Wedding Service.
Friday 26th October
Quire and Trinity Chapel closed in the afternoon for the Archbishop’s School Service.
Saturday 13th – Saturday 27th October
The Canterbury Festival (www.canterburyfestival.co.uk) will be taking place at various venues in the city including the Cathedral.
For those concerts taking place in the Cathedral, preparations and rehearsals may be going on during visiting hours.
Thursday 8th November
Nave closed in the morning for the Kent Active Retirement Association Service.
Sunday 11th November
Restrictions to general visiting all day for Cathedral Services for Remembrance Day.
Tuesday 13th – Wednesday 14th November
There will be various schools workshops taking place around the Cathedral throughout the morning for the annual Diocesan Schools Days.
Friday 16th November
Possible Nave closure for school Service – details to be confirmed.
Friday 23rd November
Nave and Chapter House closed for the University of Kent graduation ceremonies.
Friday 30th November
Nave and Chapter House closed for the Canterbury Christ Church University graduation ceremonies.
Monday 3rd December
Quire closed in the morning for the annual Mothers’ Union Carol Service.
Thursday 6th December
Nave closed in the afternoon for Barton Court Grammar School Carol Service.
Tuesday 11th December
Crypt closed from 11.00 hrs until 14.00 hrs for the Orient Express Carol concert.
Tuesday 18th December
Crypt closed from 11.00 hrs until 14.00 hrs for the Orient Express Carol concert.
Sunday 23rd December
No general visiting – Cathedral only open for Services.
Monday 24th December – Christmas Eve
No general visiting – Cathedral only open for Services.
Tuesday 25th December – Christmas day
No general visiting – Cathedral only open for Services
To avoid disappointment, please always confirm closures before travelling.
Please note: the east end of the Cathedral, including the Quire, will close every day in preparation for Evensong from 16.30 (Monday-Friday) and from 14.30 (Saturday and Sunday).
Closures