Precincts and Gardens Tour

The grounds of Canterbury Cathedral, known as the Precincts, are found behind the Cathedral Gate. These contain ruins of the Benedictine monastery which was once on this site. Join us to uncover traces of centuries of history as we learn more about the story of the Precincts on a guided tour that will take us from the Norman Conquest to the 21st Century. We will also go into the three public gardens on site, the Herbarium, a new imagining of the monks' herb garden created in 2005, the Friends' Garden with its monument to the East Kent Regiment the Buffs, and the Memorial Garden, once home to the Canon's Bowling Green and now a beautiful place for remembrance and reflection.

Timings & Tours

Monday 15 September:

1200

Wednesday 17 September:

1200

Sunday 21 September:

1330

Location & directions

Canterbury Cathedral,, 11 The Precincts, C, Canterbury, Kent, CT12EH

Directions:

Please report to the Visitor Centre on arrival. You will be directed to meet your tour guide.

Contact on day:

Melodie Robson

Telephone number:

+441227862749

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please pre-book your ticket online.

Booking contact name:

Visits Team

Booking telephone number:

+441227762862

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://buy2.myonlinebooking.co.uk/canterburycathedral/sessions.aspx?tid=18

Booking opens:

02 Jun 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

11 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Disabled parking available subject to availability. Please contact the Visits Office.

Additional information

This tour takes place completely out of doors often on uneven terrain. Please wear suitable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing.

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)

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