Inspiring Communities Through Vicars’ Close

Vicars’ Close Activities and Events


Vicars’ Close is an amazing medieval street that feels like travelling back in time. For over 650 years it has been home to the Cathedral’s Choir.

As well as repairing the buildings, we are engaging people in a whole range of activities — from singing and oral histories, to wildlife gardening. Eventually, once we’ve finished repairs and made it more accessible, we will open parts of the street as an innovative new visitor attraction with all kinds of things to explore!

If you are based in Somerset and excited about community, creativity or history, we would love to hear from you. Please see below for our latest opportunities.

Thank you to Lottery Players and The National Lottery Heritage Fund for making this amazing project possible.

Updates in early 2026

In October 2025, we announced the callout for activities and events taking place as part of the Vicars’ Close Project, and we’ve been thrilled with the response from our local community. We will post updatees on this page as the project unfolds in 2026, including further opportunities to get involved.

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