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What’s On
Spring 2022
Your guide to events, family-friendly
activities and new visitor experiences at
Canterbury Cathedral
Kids Go
FREE*
until 31 October 2022
*Visitor entry. T&Cs apply
Visitor opening times and the availability of events and
activities may change at short notice due to funerals,
weddings, services or exceptional circumstances.
Holy Week and
Please check our website prior to your visit for
closures and restrictions. Easter Services
All events and activities will be staged in line with any Everyone is welcome to join our services.
social distancing guidelines in place at the time.
Palm Sunday
Sun, 10 April 2022
Join us for the first day of Holy Week, as we
commemorate Jesus’ triumphant entry into
Jerusalem.
10.50 Eucharist with Procession of Palms, Nave
Maundy Thursday
Thu, 14 April 2022
Maundy Thursday is the day during Holy
Week that commemorates the Washing of
the Feet and Last Supper of Jesus with the
Apostles.
11.00 Chrism Eucharist with Renewal of Vows
and Blessing of Oils, Quire
19.30 Sung Eucharist with Washing of Feet, Quire
The Cathedral takes the safety and security of all our
worshippers and visitors very seriously. If you are Good Friday
coming to the Cathedral, please be aware that as a Fri, 15 April 2022
condition of entry we reserve the right to search any
On Good Friday we remember the
bags or luggage on arrival.
crucifixion of Jesus and the sacrifice he made
For more information, please contact: for us with a solemn day of services.
Cathedral House, The Precincts, 09.30 Singing of the Passion, Devotion at the
Canterbury, CT1 2EH Cross and Communion from the
+44 (0) 1227 762862
Reserved Sacrament, Quire
enquiries@canterbury-cathedral.org 12.00 Three Hours Devotion, Quire
www.canterbury-cathedral.org 17.30 Choral Evensong, Quire
Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @CburyCathedral 19.30 Choral Reflection with Fauré’s Requiem,
Quire
Easter Eve
Sat, 16 April 2022 Holy Week and
The Easter Eve Vigil marks the first
celebration of Eastertide. This atmospheric
candlelit service moves from darkness to
Easter Events
light as we rejoice at Christ’s resurrection.
17.30 Choral Evensong, Quire Passiontide Talks: For
21.00 Vigil and First Eucharist of Easter, Nave Everything in Life there is a
Season
Easter Day Mon 11,Tue 12, Wed 13 April 2022,
Sun, 17 April 2022 19.00, Quire
Alleluia! Christ is risen! On Easter Sunday Inspired by a text from the book of
all are welcome to join us as we celebrate Ecclesiastes, during Holy Week The Very
the joy of Christ’s resurrection. Revd Robert Willis, Dean of Canterbury,
and The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin,
08.10 Sung Eucharist, Quire*
Bishop of Dover, will explore the different
09.15 Said Matins, Jesus Chapel experiences of life as we reflect on our
11.00 Sung Eucharist led by The Archbishop of experience of pandemic and recovery.
Canterbury, Nave
15.00 Choral Evensong, Quire* No need to book, all are welcome to attend.
Each talk will also be live streamed on YouTube.
*Services will be broadcast live on BBC Radio.
Congregation must be seated 15 minutes
before the service begins.
On Good Friday, the Cathedral will be open
Easter Sunday Lunch
Sun, 17 April 2022
for services only. On Easter Day, the Cathedral
Bring the family to enjoy a special three-
church will be open for services only but there course à la carte lunch with coffee in
will be free access to our grounds and Cloister. Canterbury Cathedral Lodge’s delightful
Refectory Restaurant.
Other Special Services
Ascension Day Eucharist 26 May 2022 After lunch, there will be an Easter Egg
hunt for the children (big or small!) in the
Pentecost Eucharist 5 June 2022 beautiful Campanile garden.
Trinity Sunday Eucharist 12 June 2022 See www.canterburycathedrallodge.org for
further details.To book, please email us at
Corpus Christi Eucharist 16 June 2022 stay@canterburycathedrallodge.org or call
01227 865350.
Platinum Jubilee Friends
celebrations Talk: From
Princess to
FRIENDly Platinum Prom Queen
Tue, 31 May 2022, 14.30
with The Central Band of the Clagett Auditorium
Royal British Legion Discover how the childhood experiences
Sat, 28 May 2022, 18.00, Nave of Elizabeth influenced her role as Queen,
Tickets £20 (£10 children under 12)* wife and mother once she was crowned.
Kick off your Jubilee festivities with a
celebration of Royal Music in honour of Tickets: £8 Friends, £10 non-members. Book
The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral’s First via Eventbrite, see our website for further
Friend on the Roll, Her Majesty The Queen. details.
Our music will be led by The Central Band
of the Royal British Legion. Expect patriotic
Pentecost Eucharist with
favourites, including Land of Hope and Glory, Jubilee Prayers
Rule Britannia, and Jerusalem, as well as a Sun, 5 June 2022, 11.00
selection of modern classics! On Pentecost Sunday, our usual Eucharist
will include prayers for our Queen,
Handheld flags and as we mark the official day of Jubilee
bunting are very much celebrations.
encouraged, and will be
available to purchase
on the day.
Commemorate the Historic
For more information and Anniversary with a
to purchase tickets, please Jubilee Mug!
see our website.
ONLY £14.99
* Ticket prices
include a non- Available to purchase
refundable from the Canterbury
booking fee of Cathedral Shop,
£1.50 per ticket. online and instore.
Young Explorers
NEW: Gregory Gargoyle’s
Easter Trail - FREE*
Fri, 8 April - Sat, 16 April 2022
This Easter help Gregory Gargoyle
complete our new Easter Trail. Everyone
who completes the trail correctly and in full
can return it to the Shop to claim an Easter
treat!
Easter Chough Activity with Stone Week - FREE*
Wildwood - FREE* Mon, 30 May - Wed, 1 June 2022
Tue 5,Thu 7, Fri 8, April 2022, 10.30-15.30
11.00-15.30 Have you got what it takes to
According to myth, the red-billed chough be a Cathedral stonemason?
(pronounced chuff) got it’s red beak Find out this half term at our
and feet from paddling in the blood of drop-in sessions led by the
Archbishop Thomas Becket after his murder Canterbury Cathedral
in Canterbury Cathedral! This Easter, join Stonemasonry team, where
us and our friends from local wildlife park, you will have the opportunity
Wildwood, for fun and chough-themed to carve your initials using
activities, including making your very own traditional medieval techniques!
origami chough to take home.
Medieval Canterbury Pageant
NEW: Gregory Gargoyle’s Sat, 2 July 2022
Hear ye, hear ye! Canterbury Medieval
Royal Trail - FREE* Pageant returns for more, free, medieval
From May 2022
mayhem for all ages (even middle ages!).
As we celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of
Please visit www.canterburymedievalpageant.
our Queen – the longest-reigning British
co.uk for more details.
monarch – find Gregory Gargoyle’s
clues to discover how Kings and Queens *Visitor entrance charges apply. Children must be
throughout history have made their mark on accompanied at all times.
Canterbury Cathedral!
NEW
Making History:
Church, State and Conflict Exhibition highlights
The Black Prince’s Helm
A major new free* exhibition
This battle armour
exploring the complex, and often belonged to famed
violent, story of Church-State medieval warrior,
relations through the centuries Edward The Black
Prince, and is one of
*Visitor entrance charges apply. only twenty genuine
Children must be accompanied at all times. examples in the world
to survive to this day.
Hubert Walter’s
Slippers
These beautiful slippers
belonged to Hubert
Walter who was
Archbishop between 1193
and 1205. They are so
special that he was actually
buried wearing them!
The Canterbury Cross
A significant example of
Anglo-Saxon Christian
art with connections to
the religious and cultural
heritage of the city of
Canterbury and the
Anglican Communion.
Exhibitions Viewing Gallery:
Crafting the Cathedral
Discover our FREE* A must for model enthusiasts and fans
of architecture, this exhibition features
exhibition spaces at exquisite 1:720 scale replicas of famous
the Cathedral cathedrals, crafted in cardboard and wood,
between 1840-1850, by model maker
*Visitor 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.
Talks and Tours
Discover the Cathedral’s
history, spaces and secrets
with our expert tour guides
Cathedral Tour:The Inside
Listen to 1,400
years of history
NEW
Story
Duration: 75 minutes Audio Tour App
Cost: £5 per person Duration: Approx 1 hour
Available 11.00 & 14.00, Mon - Sat Cost: £2.50 per download
Discover the story of Canterbury Cathedral Discover the Cathedral’s unique and
through its soaring architecture. fascinating history with this self-guided
tour that you download to your phone.
Stained Glass Tour
Duration: 60 minutes To purchase a download, please ask our staff.
Cost: £5 per person Headphones are not provided, but are
Available 12.00, Mon - Sat available to purchase in the Canterbury
Enjoy an insight in to these beautiful and Cathedral Shop.
unique treasures of the Cathedral.
To book, please ask our staff when you arrive.
COMING SOON
Library Tours
Duration: 45 minutes
Media Guide
See available dates on our website
With interactive activities, and unique
Cost: £8 per person
behind-the-scenes material - including
Visit our magnificent Howley-Harrison
interviews with our clergy, craftspeople,
Library to view a display of highlights from
and heritage specialists - the media guide
our unique printed collections.
allows you to discover the Cathedral’s
story like never before.
To reserve your place, phone 01227 865330 or
email archives@canterbury-cathedral.org.
Available from April 2022.
Visit not suitable for children under 12.
Talks and Tours A Day Exploring the Gardens of Canterbury Cathedral Mon, 23 May 2022, 10.00-17.00 Mon, 27 June 2022, 10.00-17.00 The Canterbury Cathedral Lodge Cost: £59 per person Enjoy a fascinating day exploring gardens and garden history at the Cathedral. The day includes a talk with our Head Gardener and a chance to see a selection of relevant items from our Archive and Library. A two-course hot lunch at the Cathedral Lodge, and an afternoon tea will also be provided. Email events@canterburycathedrallodge.org or call 01227 865350 to book. Medieval History Weekend Fri, 28 April - Sun, 1 May 2022 Treat yourself Cost: £10 per person per event in person, £9 per person per event online (and the Cathedral) Renowned historians and scholars will give talks covering the entire medieval period. Discover hundreds of unique products and The Weekend is organised by the CCCU special gifts in-store and online with our Centre for Kent History and Heritage in Cathedral Shop. conjunction with the Canterbury Cathedral Archives & Library, which will provide two All profits go towards the upkeep of tours. Canterbury Cathedral For more details, and to book tickets, please visit www.canterbury.ac.uk and search for ‘Medieval History Weekend’. www.cathedral-enterprises.co.uk
FRIENDly Talks
The Friends are a part of the
Cathedral community who work
together to preserve this magnificent
building by contributing financially to
many vital projects.
Give the gift of
Tickets: £8 Friends, £10 non-members
Friendship
Talk:The Miraculous Window
into History The Friends are the Cathedral’s fan club.
Mon, 9 May 2022, 10.30 They organise trips, tours, talks, and other
Clagett Auditorium events for all ages.
Leonie Seliger, Director of the Stained Glass
Studio at Canterbury Cathedral, and Dr Why not join as Family Friends in 2022 so
Rachel Koopmans of York University, will the whole family can enjoy the Cathedral
update Friends on the latest discoveries and for generations to come?
the changes proposed for one of the Miracle
Windows before it returns to the Cathedral
this autumn. Get 15 months for
the price of 12 if you
join today and quote
Talk: Sweetness and Light: WO14
Bees, Wax, and Honey
Tue, 14 June 2022, 10.30
Clagett Auditorium
Terrie Chrones, food historian and member
of the International Association of Culinary
Professionals, returns to talk to Friends
about the importance of bees, wax, and
honey with examples of art, images, and
culinary history, including texts from the
Cathedral Library.
All events can be booked via Eventbrite,
please see our website for details.You can also
book on the phone, please call 01227 865292.After your visit
Join us for Choral Evensong
17.30-18.15 daily
Stay at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
For more than 1,400 years, God has been Enjoy the wonderful, unique experience of staying
worshipped in Canterbury Cathedral. in the beautiful grounds of Canterbury Cathedral.
Relax in an oasis of calm in the centre of the city
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.
Explore the other parts of
Canterbury’s World Heritage
Site
After your visit to the Cathedral, why
not explore the two other parts of
Canterbury’s UNESCO World Heritage
Site - St. Martin’s Church, the oldest
church in England, and St Augustine’s
Abbey, originally created as a burial place
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
for the Anglo-Saxon kings of Kent, and a The Precincts, Canterbury,
key site in the rebirth of Christianity after Kent, CT1 2EH
Tel: 01227 865350
the departure of the Romans. 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/friendsIn a Strange Land
Fri, 17 June 2022, 19.30
Canterbury Cathedral
An Evening with Lemn Sissay
and Stile Antico Tickets
with oud player Rihab Azar from
£21.50
A concert of words and music
about migration and exile
For more information and to book tickets,
please see www.canterburyfestival.co.uk/
whats-on/in-a-strange-land/How 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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