Upcoming Visitor Restrictions and Closures
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.
Friday 4 September
10.00 a.m.- 11.30 a.m.
There will be the Wells Cathedral School Beginning of Term service during this time in the Nave. There will be entrance only for those attending the service.
Thank you for your understanding.
Friday 18 September
12.30 p.m.-2.30 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.
Saturday 19 September
11.30 a.m.-1.30 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.
Friday 25 September
2.00p.m.- 3.30 p.m.
There will be the Wells Cathedral Prep School Beginning of Term service during this time in the Nave. There will be entrance only for those attending the service.
Thank you for your understanding.
Saturday 26 September
All day
We have our Cider & Cheese Festival taking place all day on this date and therefore entry will only be for this festival.
For more information please see Wells Cathedral Cider & Cheese Festival 2026 – Wells Cathedral
Thank you for your understanding.
Saturday 3 October
1.30 p.m.- 4.00 p.m.
There will be the Readers service during this time in the Nave. There will be entrance only for those attending the service.
Thank you for your understanding.
Friday 26 October
All day
We have the University Centre Somerset Graduations 2026 taking place all day on this date, therefore entry will be only for those attending the ceremonies.
Thank you for your understanding.
Saturday 7 November
1.30 p.m.- 4.00 p.m.
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 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
10.00 a.m.-1.15 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.
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
2.15 p.m.- 4.30 p.m.
There will be the Cathedral Advent Carol Service Readers service during this time in the Nave. There will be entrance only for those attending the service.
Thank you for your understanding.
Upcoming Rehearsals
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.