Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral, Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion, has a tradition of visitor welcome that reaches back to the days of medieval pilgrimage. We continue that tradition today and look forward to sharing with you the beauty of this great holy place.
In 597AD, Pope Gregory the Great sent a monk, Augustine, to England as a missionary. Augustine establish his seat (or ‘Cathedra’) and monastery in Canterbury and became England’s first Archbishop.
In 1170, Archbishop Thomas Becket was murdered in the Cathedral, and when soon afterwards miracles were said to take place, the Cathedral became one of Europe’s most important pilgrimage centres.
The Cathedral has a 11thC Romanesque Crypt, Gothic 12thC Quire and 14thC Nave. Beautiful stained glass windows tell the story of Thomas Becket and the Cathedral’s royal connections.
Latest news from Canterbury Cathedral
Divine Light the Winner of the Nation’s Favourite Stained Glass Window
We’re delighted to announce the winning window in our Divine Light winter campaign. The
The Winner – The Nation’s Favourite Stained Glass Window – East Window – Carlisle Cathedral
Commissioned after plague and destruction and reverently restored … The East Window at
The Nation’s Favourite Stained Glass Window – York Minster – Great East Window – 2nd Place
The runner-up is the Great East Window at York Minster. The runner-up in our search to find the
The Nation’s Favourite Stained Glass Window – St Albans Cathedral – Rose Window – 3rd Place
The Rose Window at St Albans Cathedral is 3rd. 3rd place in our search to find the Nation’s
The Nation’s Favourite Stained Glass Window –Wells Cathedral – Jesse Window – 4th Place
The Jesse Window at Wells Cathedral. 4th place in our search to find the Nation’s favourite
Bishop Sarah Mullally to be confirmed Archbishop of Canterbury
“These are times of division and uncertainty for our fractured world. I pray that we will offer
Hear Us – Canterbury Cathedral
“Graffiti is often the language of the unheard. It can be a way for the powerless to challenge
Cathedral Heritage Open Days – What will you Discover?
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Medieval meets Modern as Moon Landing arrives at Canterbury
A luminous lightwork will tell the story of the Magna Carta and the North in Durham, a modern
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