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Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury, United Kingdom

History

The mother church of the Church of England, where Thomas Becket was murdered in 1170. Use the park and ride: the old city centre is compact and walkable.

Nearest town
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Category
History & culture
GPS
51.2798, 1.0830
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Kent: castles, Canterbury and the white cliffs – brown concrete castle with moat during daytimePhoto by Ian Simpson on Unsplash
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Campsites nearby

  • Canterbury Camping and Caravanning Club SiteCampsite
    2 km from Canterbury Cathedral
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Chequers Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover
    15 km from Canterbury Cathedral
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Painters Farm CampsiteCampsite
    16 km from Canterbury Cathedral
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Folkestone Camping and Caravan Club SiteCampsite
    22 km from Canterbury Cathedral
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Nethercourt Touring ParkMotorhome stopover
    23 km from Canterbury Cathedral
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Kingsdown International Camping CentreCampsite
    25 km from Canterbury Cathedral
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Canterbury Cathedral?

Canterbury Cathedral is in Canterbury, United Kingdom, at GPS 51.2798, 1.0830. It is about 10 km from Whitstable.

Can you camp near Canterbury Cathedral?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Canterbury Camping and Caravanning Club Site, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 130 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Canterbury Cathedral?

Canterbury Cathedral is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kent: castles, Canterbury and the white cliffs.

What is there to see near Canterbury Cathedral?

Places worth a stop nearby: White Cliffs of Dover (24 km), Leeds Castle (32 km), Dungeness (41 km) and Bodiam Castle (49 km).

When is the best time to visit Canterbury Cathedral?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)