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.
Chapter House and Chapter House Stairs closed to public.
North Quire Aisle Doors to be closed to public from North Transept.
A barrier will be in place daily following the Morning Liturgy to prevent public from accessing North
Quire Aisle from the Undercroft doorway.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
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.