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Canterbury Cathedral Carol Service

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Our main Cathedral Carol Services are one of the highlights of the Cathedral’s year. Music and readings tell the story of the birth of Christ in an atmospheric service with candlelight. Music is provided by all parts of our world-famous Cathedral Choir: boy choristers, girl choristers, and lay clerks, and by the singing of the traditional Christmas carols by the congregation. The service lasts between one and a quarter and one and a half hours. This the first of two identical services. Both are un-ticketed and seated on a first come first seated basis. If a member of your party requires additional arrangements to enable them to enjoy the service (such as a wheelchair space, or space for an assistance animal, etc.), please contact our Events Office via events@canterbury-cathedral.org prior to the service, and they will be happy to assist. All are welcome. Doors open at 18.30.

A photo of a Christingle service in Canterbury Cathedral

Family Christingle Service

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The annual Christingle service is a joyful celebration that brings families and communities together to share the light of Jesus and spread a message of hope. Each element of a Christingle has a special meaning and helps to tell the Christian story: The orange represents the world The red ribbon (or tape) symbolises the love and blood of Christ The sweets and dried fruit represent all of God’s creations The lit candle represents Jesus’s light in the world, bringing hope to people living in darkness. Christingle Family Workshop, 13:00 – 14:30 Families are also welcome to join the Reverend Dr Emma Pennington, Canon Missioner, in our Christingle Family Workshop at 13.00 where children will create their own Christingles to take to the Cathedral Christingle Service afterwards at 15.00. This workshop is a FREE event but BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL and donations to the Children’s Society are welcomed.

EASTER AT THE CATHEDRAL

Canterbury Cathedral

Whether you’re worshipping or want to keep the little ones entertained, there is plenty to see and do at Canterbury Cathedral during the school holidays.   Services will be held in the Cathedral from 31st March to 9th April, and there will also be mini talks, family workshops and arts and crafts sessions for all ages to enjoy.   Take a look at what’s on in the precincts this April 

LEGO® Brick Masterclasses

Canterbury Cathedral

Can you help to create an army of LEGO® Brick Knights to fill Canterbury Cathedral? Join professional LEGO® Brick Artists and Designers from TV’s Celebrity LEGO MASTERS UK at Christmas - for three days of LEGO® Brick Masterclasses for the whole family, inspired by Canterbury’s medieval knights!

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