Upcoming Visitor Restrictions and Closures
Tuesday 6 January to Friday 27 February 2026
Phase 1 of the work to save the Cathedral’s Grand Organ will be taking place throughout this time, this will include noise from the dismantling and movement of scaffolding to access the organ.
For more information on the project, click here.
Friday 20 February
12.40 p.m.- 3.30 p.m.
There is a funeral service taking place during this time in the Quire. Therefore, the Quire and East End of the Cathedral will not be accessible during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Saturday 28 February
2.15 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.
There is a rehearsal for a fundraising concert taking place during this time in the Quire. Therefore, the Quire and East End of the Cathedral will not be accessible during this time.
The fundraising concert will start at 4.00 p.m.
Thank you for your understanding.
Monday 9 March
9.45 a.m.- 11.45 a.m.
Open Door service taking place in the Nave. Therefore, the Cathedral will be accessible only for those attending the service
Thank you for your understanding.
Thursday 26 March
1.30 p.m.- 4.00 p.m.
There is a thanksgiving service taking place during this time in the Quire. Therefore, the Quire and East End of the Cathedral will be accessible only for those attending the service during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Friday 27 March
9.00 a.m.- 10.30 a.m.
There is a service taking place during this time in the Nave. Therefore, the Cathedral will be accessible only for those attending the service during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Tuesday 31 March
9.30 a.m.- 12.00 p.m.
There is the Diocesan Chrism Eucharist with Blessing of the Oils service taking place during this time in the Nave. Therefore, the Cathedral will be accessible only for those attending the service during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Good Friday 3 April
12.00 p.m.- 3.00 p.m.
There is the Three Hours’ Devotion service taking place in the Nave. Therefore, the Cathedral will be accessible only for those attending the service
All are welcome to attend at any time during the service.
Thank you for your understanding.
Easter Sunday 5 April
9.30 a.m.- 12.30 p.m.
We have Festal Matins taking place at 9.30 a.m. and Festal Eucharist at 11.00 a.m. Therefore, the Cathedral will be accessible only for those attending the services.
All are welcome to attend at any time during the services.
Saturday 11 April
11.30 a.m.- 1.30 p.m.
There is a wedding service taking place during this time in the Quire. Therefore, the Quire and East End of the Cathedral will be accessible only for those attending the service during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Saturday 16 May
11.30 a.m.- 12.30 p.m.
There is a wedding service taking place during this time in the Quire. Therefore, the Quire and East End of the Cathedral will be accessible only for those attending the service during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Upcoming Rehearsal
Monday 9 March
9.30 a.m.- 10.00 a.m.
To be aware there is a rehearsal taking place in the Nave for an upcoming service during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Friday 20 March
10.50 a.m.- 11.50 a.m.
To be aware there is a rehearsal taking place in the Nave for an upcoming concert at 1.00 p.m. during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Saturday 21 March
1.00 p.m.- 3.00 p.m.
To be aware there is a rehearsal taking place in the Nave for an upcoming concert ‘Wells Cathedral Oratorio Society: Duruflé Requiem & Haydn Nelson Mass’ during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Tuesday 24 March
1.00 p.m.- 3.00 p.m.
To be aware there is a rehearsal taking place in the Nave for an upcoming concert during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Friday 27 March
1.30 p.m.- 4.30 p.m.
To be aware there is a rehearsal taking place in the Nave for an upcoming concert ‘Armonico Consort presents: St Matthew Passion’ during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Saturday 28 March
11.00 a.m.- 12.00 p.m.
To be aware there is a rehearsal taking place in the Nave for an upcoming concert ‘Cheddar Valley Singers’ during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Friday 17 April
11.00 a.m.- 12.00 p.m.
To be aware there is a rehearsal taking place in the Nave for an upcoming concert ‘Lunchtime Piano Recital Amado Roku Ali’ during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Tuesday 28 April
11.00 p.m.- 12.00 p.m.
To be aware there is a rehearsal taking place in the Nave for an upcoming lunchtime concert ‘Joyful Voices’ during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Thursday 30 April
11.00 p.m.- 12.00 p.m.
To be aware there is a rehearsal taking place in the Nave for an upcoming lunchtime concert ‘Avalonian Free State Choir’ during this time.
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 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.