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Kids Go
FREE*
until 31 October 2022
*Visitor entry. T&Cs apply
What’s On
Winter 2022
Your guide to events, family-friendly
activities and new visitor experiences
at Canterbury Cathedral
Young Explorers
Visitor opening times and the availability of events and
activities may change at short notice due to funerals,
weddings, services or exceptional circumstances.
Please check our website prior to your visit for
closures and restrictions.
All events and activities will be staged in line with any
social distancing guidelines in place at the time and
could be subject to amendment or cancellation at
short notice in line with government announcements.
Gargoyle Week - FREE*
Tue 15, Wed 16,Thu 17 February 2022
11.00 - 15.00
This February half term, take
The Cathedral takes the safety and security of all our inspiration from our medieval
worshippers and visitors very seriously. If you are gargoyles to make your own
coming to the Cathedral, please be aware that as a air dry clay gargoyle to
condition of entry we reserve the right to search any take home with you.
bags or luggage on entry.
For more information, please contact: *Precinct entrance charges
Cathedral House, The Precincts, apply. Children must be
Canterbury, CT1 2EH accompanied at all times.
+44 (0) 1227 762862
enquiries@canterbury-cathedral.org
www.canterbury-cathedral.org
Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @CburyCathedral
Young Explorers
Gregory’s Creature Safari – Gregory’s Hidden History
FREE* Hunt – FREE*
Safari maps available from Visitor Gregory Gargoyle loves
Centre. to discover things about
the Cathedral, and he has
Did you know that dragons lurk in the hidden 10 of his favourite
Cathedral? In fact, there are lots of animals facts around The Precincts
and fantastical creatures to discover in the for you to find.
Cathedral’s stained glass, carved stone, and
amazing objects. In our outdoor
Precincts trail, use
Gregory Gargoyle has chosen 10 of his Gregory’s map to uncover
favourite animals for you to find - including each of these facts and use them
birds, cats, dogs, and even wyverns! to answer Gregory’s
Cathedral quiz.
Everyone who completes the Safari or Hunt
correctly and in full, can return it to the Shop
to claim a free Canterbury Cathedral pencil.
Ready to get started? Collect your Gregory
Hidden History Hunt map or Creature Safari
from our Visitor Centre.
*Precinct entrance charges apply. Children must
be accompanied at all times.
Worship Julian Silent Prayer
Thu, 3 February 2022,18.30
Sacred Space Thu, 3 March 2022,18.30
Every Wednesday, 26 January - 6 April Thu, 7 April 2022,18.30
2022, 19.00 If you are drawn to silent prayer, join our
Sacred Space is an open and inclusive Julian Meetings. The meetings are for people
gathering for students and young adults that of all denominations, faiths or none who wish
meets weekly during university term. to join with others in the practice of silent
We gather together to explore themes that prayer. Meetings gather at the south door of the
relate to the big questions of life through Cathedral after Evensong and then we go into
music, discussion, and silence in the spiritual the Crypt.
atmosphere of the Cathedral’s Crypt.
Afterwards, we share food and have the
opportunity to meet new people, catch
Ash Wednesday
Wed, 2 March 2022
up, and enjoy being part of a friendly and
The first day of Lent when we recognise our
welcoming community.
constant need for God’s forgiveness.
08.00 Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes
Candlemas Sunday 12.30 Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes
Sun, 30 January 2022 16.30 Said Evening Prayer
The Feast of Candlemas - or the Presentation 17.30 Choral Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes
of Christ in the Temple - is the day on which 18.30 Eucharist with hymns and Imposition of
the Church’s candles for the year ahead are Ashes
blessed.
11.00 Sung Eucharist and Procession The Annunciation of Our Lord
17.30 Choral Evensong
to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Fri, 25 March 2022
Presentation of Christ in the The day when we remember the visit of the
Temple (Candlemas) Angel Gabriel to Mary to announce that she
Wed, 2 February 2022 will be the mother of God’s son.
We celebrate the day when Mary and Joseph 12.30 Holy Communion, Crypt
brought Jesus to the temple to be presented, 17.30 Solemn Evensong and Procession, Quire
and were met by Simeon and Anna who
prophesied about his life and ministry. Many of our services are streamed online. Please
12.30 Holy Communion check our website and YouTube channel closer to
17.30 Choral Evensong and Procession the time for a confirmed schedule.
Learning
Epiphany – God Made Manifest Canterbury Historical
Online:Tues, 11, 18 & 25 January, and Association Lecture -
1 February 2022, 20.00
This new, free online Zoom series of one-
Crown & Sceptre: A History
hour webinars led by members of the of the British Monarchy, 1066-
Cathedral community will allow participants 2021
to grow in faith through a deepening Thu, 10 February 2022, 19.00
understanding of the meaning of the signs of Claggett Auditorium, Canterbury
the Epiphany. Cathedral Lodge
Free for Historical Association members
and students, £3.00 for non-members
The Difference Course The Lawrence and Marjorie Lyle
Every Tuesday in Lent, 8 March-12 April
Commemorative Lecture will be given by
18.30, Community Studio
Historic Royal Palaces’ Dr Tracy Borman.
In a divided and fractured world, it can be
hard to know where to begin with issues
that surround us. Led by Canon Emma, Contact: canterburyha@gmail.com or
Archbishop Justin’s Difference Course is telephone 01227 722476 for more details and
a five session path that explores following to book tickets.
Jesus in a complex and divided world,
seeing transformation through everyday
encounters.
Lent Quiet Day: Christ in the
Wilderness
Online: Sat, 26 March 2022,
10.00 - 16.00
Join the Reverend Dr Emma Pennington,
Canon Missioner, for a day of reflection,
stillness, and prayer focussed on Stanley
Spencer’s Christ in the Wilderness pictures.
Please see our website for further details, and
to book your places.
Could you become Music
a Cathedral The Big FRIENDly Sing
Sat, 19 March 2022
Chorister? Registration 10.15, Chapter House
Rehearsal all day, Nave
Open £20 to sing with own musical score,
Afternoon £25 to sing with music hired on the day
26 February 2022
Come and sing Mozart’s Requiem from
Voice Trials scratch! Under the baton of Dr David
12 March 2022 Newsholme, the Cathedral’s Director of
Music, with Adrian Bawtree, Second Assistant
Organist, you will rehearse in the day and
then undertake an early evening performance
with professional musicians from the
Cathedral’s Choir. Strictly limited to 200
singers.
All enquiries to 01227 865292 or
friends@canterbury-cathedral.org.
Would you like to develop your
musical potential in one of the The Big FRIENDly Sing
world’s great holy places? Performance
Sat, 19 March 2022, 18.00, Nave
Would you enjoy singing in professional
£12 (children free) in support of
concerts and recordings, taking part in
The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral
unforgettable international tours, and
Join us in the audience as a choir of 200
performing as part of a team alongside other
enthusiastic amateurs, our Cathedral Choir,
like-minded children?
and professional soloists, come together
We are seeking boys in Year 3 and 4, with a for this exciting performance of Mozart’s
love of singing, to audition this March to join Requiem.
our world-famous choir in 2022. Generous
educational scholarships available. All events can be booked via Eventbrite,
For details, please see our website or please see our website for further details.
email our Director of Music: You can also book on the phone, please call
david.newsholme@canterbury-cathedral.org 01227 865292.
FRIENDly FRIENDly singing for wellbeing
Mon, 14 February 2022, 14.00
events Mon, 14 March 2022, 14.00
St Martin & St Paul Church Hall,
The Friends are a part of the CT1 1NH
Cathedral community who work Sessions are free but donations to support the
together to preserve this magnificent running of this activity are welcomed. No booking
building by contributing financially to required.
many vital projects. Join us each month for a fun and friendly
activity for older people and their carers that
This includes a year-round focuses on the benefits of singing.You’ll enjoy
programme of events, many of which a variety of popular songs, followed by a cuppa
are open to non-members. and a biscuit! Led by the Cathedral’s Second
Assistant Organist, Adrian Bawtree.
Talk: The Second or Third
Coming?
Thu, 13 January 2022, 10.30 Talk: The Ship That Never Was
£8.00 Friends, £10.00 non-members Tue, 15 March 2022, 14.30
This talk focuses on the earliest evidence of £8.00 Friends, £10.00 non-members
Christian traditions in Britain. One of our David Bawtree – who was Admiral in charge
most popular speakers, Imogen Corrigan, of Portsmouth Naval Base - describes his
returns to discuss how St Augustine’s experiences of leading a project to replace the
mission led to the greatest upheaval the Royal Yacht Britannia.
Church in Britain has ever known.
Her Majesty’s Yacht Britannia had been a
Cathedral Tea gift from the nation to the Queen for her
Fri, 4 February 2022, 15.00 Coronation, and she had described it as
Fri, 4 March 2022, 15.00 ‘the only place in the world where I can
15 The Precincts truly relax.’ However, when David took up
This event is supported by funding from his appointment in 1990 he was told that
The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral. Britannia’s days were numbered. His talk will
Our Canon Missioner, The Reverend Dr take up the story from there.
Emma Pennington, invites you to an hour of
good company over tea and cake. There is All events can be booked via Eventbrite,
no need to book but you are encouraged to please see our website for details.You can also
bring some home-baked goodies to share! book on the phone, please call 01227 865292.
Exhibitions Viewing Gallery:
Crafting the Cathedral
A must for model enthusiasts and fans
Discover our FREE* of architecture, this exhibition features
exhibition spaces at exquisite 1:720 scale replicas of famous
cathedrals, crafted in cardboard and wood,
the Cathedral
between 1840-1850, by model maker
*Precinct entrance charges apply. William Gorringe.
Children must be accompanied at
all times.
Water Tower Corridor:
Chalices, Flagons and Patens
Church practice through the centuries has
been full of variety, and this can be seen in
the objects used in worship, from simple
communion cups to decorated chalices.
Water Tower: Monastic Life
In this interactive exhibition in the
Cathedral’s newly-restored Water Tower,
discover what day-to-day life was like for
Canterbury’s monks.
OPENING IN 2022:
The Crypt Exhibition
Canterbury Cathedral and its community
have been defined throughout history by
a complex relationship between Church
and State. Our fascinating new exhibition
in the Cathedral’s Crypt will explore how
this is depicted in the Cathedral’s buildings,
the treasures in its collections, and the
stories of its people.
Talks and Tours Mini talks – FREE †
Enjoy a bite-size exploration of the
Cathedral’s history with a free 15-minute
Discover the mini talk from our volunteer guides.
Cathedral’s amazing Only £5 Whether it’s WWI memorials, Henry IV,
history, spaces and per the Chapter House, the Great Cloister,
Becket, or something else entirely, our
secrets with our person*
knowledgeable guides will share with you
expert tour guides fascinating insights and little-known facts.
Cathedral Tour:The Inside Mini talks start at quarter past the hour, and
Story the meeting point is at the west end of the
Duration: 75 minutes Nave, near the entrance.
Available 11.00 & 14.00, Mon - Sat † Precinct entrance charges apply.
Discover the story of Canterbury
Cathedral through its soaring architecture,
beautiful medieval stained glass and the
history that helped make and shape the COMING SOON
Cathedral in to the place it is today. This
tour is mostly inside. Audio tour app
Discover the Cathedral’s unique and
NEW: Stained Glass Tour fascinating history with this self-guided
Duration: 60 minutes tour that you download to your phone.
Available 12.00, Mon - Sat
Explore the stained glass windows of
Canterbury Cathedral and discover why
Media Guide
With interactive activities, and unique
they are here, how they were made, and the
behind-the-scenes material - including
stories they tell. From early medieval glass
interviews with our clergy, craftspeople,
- including four Ancestor Windows present
and heritage specialists - the media guide
at the time of Thomas Becket’s murder - to
allows you to discover the Cathedral’s
that of the 21st century, you will enjoy an
story like never before.
insight in to these unique treasures of the
Cathedral. This tour is inside.
*Costs for guided tours and the audio and
media guides are in addition to Precinct entry
To book, please speak to one of our Shepherds
charges.
on arrival.After your visit
Join us for Choral Evensong
17.30-18.15 daily
Dine at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
For more than 1,400 years, God has been
worshipped in Canterbury Cathedral.
Why not join us at 17.30 for daily Choral
Evensong to experience this centuries-
old tradition for yourself, and to enjoy the
Cathedral’s world-class music making.
All are welcome, and there is no charge
to attend a service.
Valentine’s Day Dinner
14 February 2022, £45 per person
Explore the other parts of
Canterbury’s World Heritage Enjoy a superb four-course Valentine’s dinner with
piano accompaniment in the perfect setting for a
Site
romantic celebration.
After your visit to the Cathedral, why
not explore the two other parts of Mothering Sunday Lunch
Canterbury’s UNESCO World Heritage 27 March 2022, £35 per adult / £15 per child
Site - St. Martin’s Church, the oldest under 14 years (under 4s eat free)
church in England, and St Augustine’s Every Mum deserves a treat! Enjoy a delicious
Abbey, originally created as a burial place three-course lunch, followed by a stroll in the
for the Anglo-Saxon kings of Kent, and a beautiful Cathedral grounds.
key site in the rebirth of Christianity after
the departure of the Romans. Tel: 01227 865350
Email: stay@canterburycathedrallodge.org
www.canterburycathedrallodge.org
See www.martinpaul.org and
www.english-heritage.org.uk for details.
ACCOMMODATION • EVENTS • MEETINGS
TRAINING • PARTIES • WEDDING RECEPTIONS
www.canterbury-cathedral.org/support-us/friendsGive the gift of
Friendship
The Friends are the Cathedral’s fan club.
They organise trips, tours, talks, and other
events for all ages.
Why not join as Family Friends in 2022 so
the whole family can enjoy the Cathedral
for generations to come?
Get 15 months for
the price of 12 if you
join today and quote
WO12
Treat yourself
(and the Cathedral)
Discover hundreds of unique products and
special gifts in-store and online with our
Cathedral Shop.
All profits go towards the upkeep of
Canterbury Cathedral
www.cathedral-enterprises.co.ukHow you can support
Canterbury Cathedral
We are enormously grateful for donations
of any size to help the Cathedral’s mission,
music and conservation.
Here are some ways you can help:
Make an annual or monthly gift to help us plan
ahead with confidence;
Give £750 or more per year to become a Becket
Patron and gain unique access to the Cathedral;
Leave a gift in your Will and join our Augustine
Legacy Circle.
For more information, and to give a gift,
please visit www.canterbury-cathedral.org,
email fundraising@canterbury-cathedral.org
or call 01227 865343.
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