Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury, United Kingdom UNESCO World Heritage Site
Canterbury Cathedral is an Anglican or Episcopal cathedral in Canterbury, United Kingdom, and is part of the Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the 33 most looked-up sights in the United Kingdom. The site's inception was in 597 and it is dedicated to Jesus Christ.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is 88 km from London. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 42 km away, and London Stansted Airport is 89 km away. The warmest months are July and August, when daily highs reach 20 °C. October is the rainiest month with 78 mm of rain and 14 rainy days.
Nearby sights include St Augustine's Abbey, 0.4 km away, and St Martin's Church, 0.8 km away. Other nearby locations are Dover Castle (23.8 km), the White Cliffs of Dover (25 km), and Bodiam Castle (48.7 km). This stone structure features Romanesque, English Gothic, and Norman architecture, including Gothic art, and was designed by William of Sens and William the Englishman. It is 72 m high and 157 m long. Admission is £17 and the site is wheelchair accessible. It is open Monday to Saturday from 9AM to 5PM and Sunday from 12:30 to 5PM, with the last entry 1 hour before closing.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 56 | 43 | 45 | 48 | 53 | 51 | 48 | 53 | 55 | 78 | 74 | 63 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
