Upcoming Visitor Restrictions and Closures
Saturday 8 November, 1.45 p.m.- 4.00 p.m.- Quire and East End
There will be a wedding service taking place. Therefore, the Quire and East End of the Cathedral will be closed to visitors during this time. Thank you for your understanding.
Tuesday 25 November, 9.00 a.m.- 4.30 p.m.- All Areas
There will be the Diocesan Pre Advent Retreat Day taking place in the Cathedral. Therefore, the Cathedral will be closed to visitors during this time. Thank you for your understanding.
Friday 28 November, 9.00 a.m.- 10.45 a.m.- All Areas
There will be the St Andrews Day service taking place in the Cathedral. Therefore, the Cathedral will be closed to visitors during this time. Thank you for your understanding.
Tuesday 2 December, 11.00 a.m.- 1.00 p.m.- All Areas
There will be a school carol service taking place in the Cathedral. Therefore, the Cathedral will be closed to visitors during this time. Thank you for your understanding.
Wednesday 10 December, 2.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m.- All Areas
There will be the Women’s Institute Carol Service taking place in the Cathedral. Therefore, the Cathedral will be closed to visitors during this time. Thank you for your understanding.
Friday 12 December, 9.45 a.m.- 11.45 a.m.- All Areas
There will be a school carol service taking place in the Cathedral. Therefore, the Cathedral will be closed to visitors during this time. Thank you for your understanding.
Upcoming Music Rehearsals
Saturday 1 November
1.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m.
To be aware of there will be a musical rehearsal during this time for an upcoming concert. All are welcome to visit during this time.
Monday 10 November
Organ Tuning
9.30 a.m.- 4.00 p.m.
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 impactful for hearing aid users, persons sensitive to loud noises, young children, and dogs.
Friday 21 November
1.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m.
To be aware of there will be a musical rehearsal during this time for an upcoming concert. All are welcome to visit during this time.
Saturday 22 November
1.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m.
To be aware of there will be a musical rehearsal during this time for an upcoming concert. All are welcome to visit during this time.
Wednesday 26 November
1.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m.
To be aware of there will be a musical rehearsal during this time for an upcoming concert. All are welcome to visit during this time.
Saturday 29 November
1.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m.
To be aware of there will be a musical rehearsal during this time for an upcoming concert. All are welcome to visit during this time.
Saturday 29 November
Peal Attempt on the Cathedral Bells
12.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m.
A peal in bell ringing is the special name given to a specific type of performance of change ringing which meets certain exacting conditions for duration, complexity and quality.
Tuesday 2 December
2.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m.
To be aware of there will be a musical rehearsal during this time for an upcoming concert. All are welcome to visit during this time.
Monday 8 December
9.30 a.m.- 4.00 p.m.
To be aware of there will be the set up and then musical rehearsal during this time for an upcoming concert. All are welcome to visit during this time.
Wednesday 17 December
Organ Tuning
9.30 a.m.- 4.00 p.m.
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 impactful 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.