Canterbury's Historic Churches

Canterbury’s religious landscape features some of England's most significant historical sites. This collection includes Saint Martin’s Church, the oldest in the English-speaking world, and the ruins of Saint Augustine’s Abbey, both part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore diverse architectural styles ranging from Anglo-Saxon stonework at St Mildred's to the medieval Roper Vault at St Dunstan's. These sites illustrate the city's evolution from a Roman settlement to the center of English Christianity and a major medieval pilgrimage destination.

Saint Martin's Church

The Church of St Martin is an ancient Church of England parish church in Canterbury, England, situated slightly beyond the city centre.

Saint Augustine's Abbey

St Augustine's Abbey was a Benedictine monastery in Canterbury, Kent, England.

Trinity Chapel

Historic Anglican chapel within a UNESCO World Heritage cathedral, known for its royal tombs and religious significance.

The Parish Church of St Mildred with St Mary de Castro

The Church of Saint Mildred is a partly Anglo-Saxon stone church in Canterbury probably dating from the 11th century.

St Dunstans Church

An 11th-century church famous for the Roper Vault, which contains the head of Saint Thomas More. It is historically significant as the site where King Henry II began his barefoot penance for the murder of Thomas Becket.

All Saints' Church

A local parish church serving the Northgate area, representing the continued Anglican tradition and community worship in the residential districts just beyond the city’s ancient walls.

St. Nicholas

A 12th-century parish church in Thanington featuring traditional flint masonry and a Norman-style layout, situated along the historic pilgrimage route leading into the city center.

St Stephen's Church

A Grade I listed church in Hackington with 12th-century foundations. It features a mix of Norman and Early English architecture, notable 16th-century monuments, and historic links to the Archbishops of Canterbury.