Upcoming Visitor Restrictions and Closures
Thursday 28 May
2.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m.
There is a prayer ministry session taking place during this time in the Lady Chapel. Therefore, the Lady Chapel will be accessible only for those attending the service during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Thursday 4 June
12.00 p.m.-12.45 p.m.
There is a mass for the Society of Catholic Priests taking place during this time in the Lady Chapel. Therefore, the Lady Chapel will be accessible only for those attending the service during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Thursday 4 June
2.00 p.m.-2.45 p.m.
The Society of Catholic Priests gathering for a time of silence & then a simple Benediction taking place during this time in the Lady Chapel. Therefore, the Lady Chapel will be accessible only for those attending the service during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Saturday 6 June
3.15 p.m.- 4.15 p.m.
There is a wedding blessing taking place during this time in the Lady Chapel. Therefore, the East End of the Cathedral will be accessible only for those attending the service during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Thursday 11 June
2.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m.
There is a prayer ministry session taking place during this time in the Lady Chapel. Therefore, the Lady Chapel will be accessible only for those attending the service during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Tuesday 23 June
9.00 a.m.- 2.30 p.m.
There is a Moving Up Celebration service taking place during this time in the Nave. Therefore, the Cathedral site will be accessible only for those attending the service during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Wednesday 24 June
9.00 a.m.- 12.00 p.m.
There is a Moving Up Celebration service taking place during this time in the Nave. Therefore, the Cathedral site will be accessible only for those attending the service during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Thursday 25 June
2.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m.
There is a prayer ministry session taking place during this time in the Lady Chapel. Therefore, the Lady Chapel will be accessible only for those attending the service during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Saturday 27 June
1.00 p.m.- 3.30 p.m.
There is a wedding service taking place during this time in the Nave. Therefore, the Cathedral site will be accessible only for those attending the service during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sunday 28 June
10.00 a.m.- 12.30 p.m.
There is the Ordination of Deacons service taking place during this time in the Nave. Therefore, the Cathedral site will be accessible only for those attending the service during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Friday 3 July
10.30 a.m.- 12.30 p.m.
There is a WCS service taking place during this time in the Nave. Therefore, the Cathedral site will be accessible only for those attending the service during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Saturday 4 July
1.30 p.m.- 12.30 p.m.
There is a memorial 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.
Thank you for your understanding.
Saturday 25 July
10.00 a.m.- 12.30 p.m.
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.
Thank you for your understanding.
Upcoming Rehearsals
Friday 19 June
2.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m.
There is a rehearsal taking place during this time in the Nave for ‘Pink Floyd by Candlelight’. 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 11 July
1.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m.
There is a rehearsal taking place during this time in the Nave for ‘WOWFest Carmina Burana’. 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 17 July
2.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m.
There is a rehearsal taking place during this time in the Nave for ‘The Music of Westlife’. 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 25 July
1.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m.
There is a rehearsal taking place during this time in the Nave for Southampton Youth Orchestra. 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 1 August
1.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m.
There is a rehearsal taking place during this time in the Nave for Somerset Chamber Choir 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.