A Brief Introduction

The Canterbury Journeyat Canterbury Cathedral

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The Canterbury Journey

The Canterbury Journey will radically transform the accessibility and sustainability of Canterbury Cathedral. It will safeguard an iconic building which embodies England’s story, increase the number and broaden the range of those who journey to it, and enrich their experience.

A new Welcome Centre will offer improved learning, hospitality and a hitherto inaccessible view of one of Europe’s most important churches. New trails will guide visitors through the Cathedral and its newly landscaped Precincts, interpreting their journey and revealing unseen treasures from Canterbury’s past. New visitors (including children and families) will join the journey as a programme of outreach to schools and communities unfolds. A new pass scheme will swell the company of contemporary pilgrims and deepen the Cathedral’s relationship with its neighbours. And the fabric of the Cathedral’s western end, currently endangered, will be restored and enhanced, allowing Canterbury’s journey to continue.

What will change at the Cathedral?This project will bring together a range of initiatives, which will have maximum impact if carried out as one cohesive programme. Chief among these will be a new Welcome Centre opening onto the Buttermarket leading to a café overlooking the Cathedral – a place for all visitors to the City to learn more about us, enjoy refreshments and marvel at the view. Upon entering the Precincts, more seating, level surfaces and signage will take their place alongside open spaces in the re-landscaped grounds.

Throughout the site, visitors will have access to a wide range of resources and information - including a new series of pilgrim trails, children’s explorer kits, and exhibitions of rarely-seen collections. This will help to make the experience for families, tourists and pilgrims quite unforgettable. New online outreach will ensure that even those unable to journey here will be able to enjoy the Cathedral’s stories, resources and expertise. Also included in the project are urgent conservation works. Restoration of Christ Church Gate and weatherproofing and stabilising of the Nave and West Towers will ensure the Cathedral’s integrity and longevity.

When will the project happen?This project has evolved from a series of priority needs at the Cathedral, alongside our commitment to responding to the changing requirements of all who benefit from this precious building. After an unsuccessful bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) in 2012, we have strengthened our plans for the Canterbury Journey. We have listened to the feedback of volunteers, staff, worshippers, local representatives and visitors to the Cathedral.

People have told us how they would like to see the Cathedral sensitively improved and the Canterbury Journey is our direct response to these comments. The project will be considered for support by the HLF in early 2014, with a decision in May. If successful, fine-tuning of the project will continue for up to two years, and then be delivered between 2016-2021.

How will the project be funded?

The Canterbury Journey carries a cost of £19.4million. We are asking the HLF to consider supporting the project with a grant of nearly £12million. To date, Canterbury Cathedral Trust has secured £2million toward the project. The remaining £5.4million will be sought from a range of individuals and organisations during the two year project development phase. We need to have this remaining partnership funding in place before delivering the project.

New Build: £3.45m (18%)Welcome Centre £2.05mPrecincts Landscaping £1.2mImproved Access £200k

Conservation: £9.6m (49%)Christ Church Gate £1.55mNave & West Towers £8.05m(inc. £500k for Stained Glass)

Activities: £3.35m (17%)Schools Outreach £200kApprentice Training £300kPilgrim Passes & Community Outreach £550kInterpretation , Exhibitions & Conservation-in-Action £2.3m

Other Project Costs: £3m (16%)Staff & Volunteer Costs £1.6m Project Management £1.4m

What will happen to daily life at the Cathedral?During the Canterbury Journey’s two year development phase, we will continue our role as a vibrant working church and busy UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will continue to welcome and inspire many people as a centre for education, craftsmanship, culture and choral music. We will maintain our central role in local life, hosting more than two thousand cultural and community services and events each year, from university graduations to open gardens. Our next conservation project, to begin in spring 2014, will include works to the North West Transept at a cost of over £1million.

Developing the Canterbury Journey will include scheduling its delivery to minimise disruption to daily life. We will keep everyone updated as the project progresses on our website.

How can I support the project?

Become an AmbassadorYour participation and support is essential to the project’s success. Speaking to local people, organisations and interest groups will ensure we have a well-informed project and long-lasting legacy we can all be proud of.

Volunteer Your TimeWe will be consulting widely, as well as piloting new initiatives, particularly for schools and families. We will also be developing the skills of our current volunteers, and offering more people the chance to get involved in project-specific activities. Stay updated by visiting www.canterbury-cathedral.org.

Make a GiftThe Canterbury Journey can make a real difference to how people experience the Cathedral, as well as inspiring more people to make their own journey here. Once we find out the decision from the HLF, we will be seeking support for this important work. Please give whatever you can.

All details correct at time of printing, November 2013.Images © Canterbury Cathedral and courtesy of The University of Kent.

Where can I find out more?If you would like further information about any aspect of the Canterbury Journey, please contact us. Regular updates and press releases will be available at www.canterbury-cathedral.org

Details of the Canterbury JourneyContact The Revd Canon Nicholas Papadopulos, Canon Treasurer:

Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2EH

Tel: +44 (0) 1227 762862

Email: Nick.Papadopulos@canterbury-cathedral.org

Press EnquiriesContact Chris Robinson, Estates Surveyor and Public Relations Officer

Press Office, Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2EH

Tel: +44 (0) 1227 862740

Email: Press.Office@canterbury-cathedral.org

Making a Gift Download a donation form from the website, post a cheque (made payable to “Canterbury Cathedral Trust”), or donate via JustGiving. If you would like to discuss your gift, please contact the Trust directly:

Canterbury Cathedral Trust, 8 The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2EE

Tel: +44 (0)1227 865307

Email: info@canterburycathedraltrust.org

Web: www.canterbury-cathedral.org/supporting-us

JustGiving: www.justgiving.com/canterburycathedraltrust

Also known as Canterbury Cathedral Trust Fund. Registered Charity Number: 1112590.Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee: 5588837.