Upcoming Visitor Restrictions and Closures
Friday 23 October, 7.30am – 3.00pm
The Cathedral is closed to visitors due to the University Centre Somerset Graduation Ceremonies 2026. Entry today is reserved for those attending the ceremonies We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
The Cathedral Café and Shop remain open as usual.
Tuesday 27 October, 11.30pm – 1.00pm
There will be a funeral service taking place in the Quire. Therefore, this area will not be accessible to visitors during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Saturday 7 November, 1.30pm – 4.00pm
There will be the Diocesian Confirmation service during this time in the Nave. There will be entrance only for those attending the service.
Thank you for your understanding.
Monday 9 November, 8.50am – 9.30am
There will be the Wells Cathedral School Remembrance service during this time in the Nave. There will be entrance only for those attending the service.
Thank you for your understanding.
Wednesday 18 November, 2.00pm – 3.00pm
There will be a Thanksgiving service taking place in the Quire. Therefore, this area will not be accessible to visitors during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Monday 23 November, all day
There will be the Diocesan Pre-Advent Retreat Day during this time. There will be entrance only for those invited to attend this retreat.
Thank you for your understanding.
Saturday 28 November, 10.00am – 1.15pm
There is a wedding service taking place during this time in the Quire. Therefore, the East End of the Cathedral site will be accessible only for those attending the service during this time.
12.30 p.m.-3.00p.m.- Post Wedding Drinks will be taking place in the Chapter House, so this area will be closed to the public during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sunday 29 November, 3.00pm – 6.30pm
There will be Said Evening Prayer in the Vicars’ Close Chapel from 3.00-3.30 followed by preparation for the Cathedral Advent Carol Service Readers service starting at 5.00 p.m.
There will be entrance only for those attending the service.
Thank you for your understanding.
Upcoming Rehearsals
Friday 16 October, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
There is a rehearsal taking place during this time in the Nave for Celine Dion by Candlelight Concert. The Cathedral site is open for visitors during this time, but be aware there will be music playing throughout.
Thank you for your understanding.
Saturday 17 October, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
There is a rehearsal taking place during this time in the Nave for Coldplay by Candlelight Concert. The Cathedral site is open for visitors during this time, but be aware there will be music playing throughout.
Thank you for your understanding.
Friday 30 October, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
There is a rehearsal taking place during this time in the Nave for Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons by Candlelight Concert. The Cathedral site is open for visitors during this time, but be aware there will be music playing throughout.
Thank you for your understanding.
Wednesday 4 November, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
There is a rehearsal taking place during this time in the Nave for Borderless Collective Concert. The Cathedral site is open for visitors during this time, but be aware there will be music playing throughout.
Thank you for your understanding.
Tuesday 17 November, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
There is a rehearsal taking place during this time in the Nave for G4 Concert. The Cathedral site is open for visitors during this time, but be aware there will be music playing throughout.
Thank you for your understanding.
Saturday 21 November, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
There is a rehearsal taking place during this time in the Nave for Bowie Candlelight Concert. The Cathedral site is open for visitors during this time, but be aware there will be music playing throughout.
Thank you for your understanding.
Wednesday 25 November, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
There is a rehearsal taking place during this time in the Nave for The Drifters Concert. The Cathedral site is open for visitors during this time, but be aware there will be music playing throughout.
Thank you for your understanding.
Wednesday 2 December, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
There is a rehearsal taking place during this time in the Nave for evening concert. The Cathedral site is open for visitors during this time, but be aware there will be music playing throughout.
Thank you for your understanding.
Thursday 3 December, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
There is a rehearsal taking place during this time in the Quire for Opus Anglicanum Concert. The Cathedral site is open for visitors during this time, but be aware there will be music playing throughout.
Thank you for your understanding.
Saturday 5 December, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
There is a rehearsal taking place during this time in the Nave for Handel’s Messiah Concert. The Cathedral site is open for visitors during this time, but be aware there will be music playing throughout.
Thank you for your understanding.
Organ Tuning
Wells Cathedral is a working cathedral, which means monthly tuning of the organ and music rehearsals throughout the year.
Organ tuning is a part of the essential work and maintenance for our organ, but it does make it noisier than usual in the cathedral. This could be a particular impact for hearing aid users, persons sensitive to loud noises, young children, and dogs.
Regular Closures
Monday–Saturday
The East End of the Cathedral will close at 4.00 p.m. in preparation for Choral Evensong which takes place in the Quire at 5.15 p.m. Occasionally, there will be a service of Evening Prayer in the Lady Chapel in place of Choral Evensong, and the East End may be open for slightly longer. Visitors are welcome to attend these services.
Wednesday
The Lady Chapel and parts of the East End will be closed to visitors from 9.45 a.m. to 10.45 a.m. for the Midweek Eucharist service which all are welcome to attend.
Sunday
Visiting hours begin at 11.45 a.m, following the Sunday morning services, and end before the start of the Evensong at 3.00 p.m.
All are welcome to attend Sunday Services in the Cathedral.