Upcoming Visitor Restrictions and Closures
Cider & Cheese Festival Set Up
Thursday 25 and Friday 26 September
There will be the set up and preparation of our Cider & Cheese Festival on Saturday 27 September.
To be advised if you are visiting on either of these days, there will be movement of items, noise and set up of stands during the day on each of these days.
Please do Join us at Wells Cathedral for a flavour-filled celebration of two West Country favourites –cider and cheese on Saturday!
More information and booking tickets
The whole cathedral site will be used for the entire day for this event.
Cider & Cheese Festival
Saturday 27 September. 9.00 a.m. – 9.00 p.m.
Join us at Wells Cathedral for a flavour-filled celebration of two West Country favourites –cider and cheese from 12.00 p.m. !
Whether you’re a seasoned cider connoisseur, a dedicated cheese lover or just curious to try something new, this is a fantastic opportunity to savour the best that Somerset has to offer.
More information and booking tickets
The whole cathedral site will be used for the entire day for this event.
Morning Liturgy as normal and the evening service will be Said Prayer in the Vicars’ Close Chapel.
Friday 3 October
Funeral Service
Quire and East End
1.30 p.m.- 3.30 p.m.
There will be a funeral service taking place in the Quire and East End. Therefore, these areas will not be accessible to visitors during this time.
Saturday 4 October
Readers Service
Nave
1.30 p.m.- 4.00 p.m.
There will be a Readers service taking place in the Nave.
All are welcome to join the service, however, the area will not be accessible to visitors during this time.
Friday 10 October
Thanksgiving Service
Quire and East End
11.30 a.m.- 1.30 p.m.
There will be a Thanksgiving service taking place in the Quire and East End. Therefore, these areas will not be accessible to visitors during this time.
Saturday 18 October
Strode College Graduation Ceremony
Whole Cathedral
8.30 a.m.- 12.00 p.m.
Strode College will have a graduation ceremony on this day. Therefore, the Cathedral will be closed to visitors during this time.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Upcoming Rehearsals
Tuesday 7 October
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.
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.
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.
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.