Religious Building · Canterbury, United Kingdom
Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral is the cathedral of the archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of the Church of England and symbolic leader of the. Built 601.
Photo: Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Canterbury, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Religious Building |
| Built | 601 |
| Architect | William of Sens, William the Englishman |
| Height | Height: 72 m |
| Coordinates | 51.2797° N, 1.0831° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Canterbury Cathedral is known for
Canterbury Cathedral is the cathedral of the archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of the Church of England and symbolic leader of the.
About Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral is the cathedral of the archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of the Church of England and symbolic leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Located in Canterbury, Kent, it is on the site of one of the oldest Christian structures in England and forms part of a World Heritage Site. Its formal title is the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Christ, Canterbury.
History
Christianity in Britain is referred to by Tertullian as early as 208 AD and Origen mentions it in 238 AD. In 314 three Bishops from Britain attended the Council of Arles. Following the end of Roman life in Britain, during the first three decades of the fifth century, and the subsequent arrival of the heathen Anglo-Saxons, Christian life in the east of the island was disrupted.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Canterbury Cathedral website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Canterbury |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Kent International Airport (MSE) |
| Distance from the airport | 12.5 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- London Stansted Airport (STN) · London, Essex, United Kingdom · 55.5 miles away
- London Gatwick Airport (LGW) · London, United Kingdom · 55.7 miles away
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR) · London, United Kingdom · 67.8 miles away
Landmarks nearby
The closest landmarks in this library, by straight-line distance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Canterbury Cathedral?
Canterbury Cathedral is the cathedral of the archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of the Church of England and symbolic leader of the.
Where is Canterbury Cathedral located?
Canterbury Cathedral is in Canterbury, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.2797° N, 1.0831° E.
How do I get to Canterbury Cathedral?
The nearest town is Canterbury, and the nearest airport is Kent International Airport (MSE), about 12.5 miles away (straight line).
When was Canterbury Cathedral built?
Canterbury Cathedral was built 601.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canterbury_Cathedral — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q29265 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.canterbury-cathedral.org/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.