From time to time, areas of the Cathedral may be closed for services, special events, filming, or maintenance. We try to minimise these periods as much as we can, especially when the Cathedral is open during the daytime.
Please check this page for any last minute changes prior to your visit as some events may be arranged at short notice.
Friday 19 April, 1.00 p.m.–4.00 p.m., Nave
A rehearsal for ‘The Spectacular Music of Harry Potter’ Concert will be taking place in the Nave this afternoon. We apologise for any disruption to your visit.
Tuesday 23 – Thursday 25 April, All day, Nave
Peter Walker’s Peace Doves will be being installed on these days, and there will be limited access to parts of the Nave. Visitors are asked to please avoid taking and sharing any photos of the set-up process. We apologise for any disruption to your visit.
Friday 26 and Saturday 27 April, 9.00 a.m.–4.00 p.m., Nave
Set-up and Rehearsal for The Music of Abba by Candlelight Concerts will be taking place in the Nave throughout the day. We apologise for any disruption to your visit.
Saturday 11 May, 2.00 p.m.–4.00 p.m., Nave
Rehearsals will be taking place for the J.S. Bach St John Passion Concert tonight at 7.00 p.m. Visitors are welcome to listen to the rehearsal and can book tickets here.
Saturday 18 May, 1.00 p.m.–4.00 p.m., Nave
Set-up and Rehearsal for the London Concertante A Night at the Opera Concert will be taking place in the Nave throughout this afternoon. We apologise for any disruption to your visit.
Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 May, 9.00 a.m.–4.00 p.m., Nave
Set-up and Rehearsal for Concerts The Music of The Beatles by Candlelight Concerts will be taking place in the Nave throughout the day. We apologise for any disruption to your visit.
Saturday 1 June, 10.00 a.m.–4.00 p.m., Nave
Set-up and Rehearsal for An Evening of Radiohead will be taking place in the Nave throughout the day. We apologise for any disruption to your visit.
Saturday 22 June, 9.00 a.m.–4.00 p.m., Nave
Wells Cathedral Oratorio Society will be hosting their Come and Sing day in the Nave today. Visitors are welcome to stop and listen, including to the informal performance at 3.00 p.m.
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 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, until 3.00 p.m.
All are welcome to attend Sunday Services in the Cathedral.
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Wells Cathedral is a working church and the information detailed above may not be exhaustive. Please check the What’s On page for services and events before planning your trip or call the Cathedral offices on 01749 674 483.
All are welcome to take a seat in the congregation for services at the Cathedral. In most cases, large choral services and events will be preceded by a rehearsal in situ, and visitors are welcome to sit and enjoy these. We simply ask that noise is kept to a minimum for the duration of the rehearsal, notwithstanding any disruption from the movement of staging/equipment.