Inspiring Communities Through Vicars’ Close

Vicars’ Close Activities and Events


Vicars’ Close is an amazing medieval street that feels like travelling back in time. For over 650 years it has been home to the Cathedral’s Choir.

As well as repairing the buildings, we are engaging people in a whole range of activities — from singing and oral histories, to wildlife gardening. Eventually, once we’ve finished repairs and made it more accessible, we will open parts of the street as an innovative new visitor attraction with all kinds of things to explore!

If you are based in Somerset and excited about community, creativity or history, we would love to hear from you. Please see below for our latest opportunities.

Thank you to Lottery Players and The National Lottery Heritage Fund for making this amazing project possible.

Archaeology in Action

Unearthing 650+ years of local history!
Monday 20, Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 July, 10am – 4pm

Join us as part of the Festival of Archaeology as we uncover the hidden history of one of Europe’s most significant medieval streets.

Head over to Vicars’ Close to watch excavations in action across garden trial pits, meet the archaeology team, get hands-on, and discover what lies beneath the surface.

Admission FREE: everyone welcome. Come for five minutes or stay all day – there’s something for all ages to enjoy!

  • Help wash new archaeological discoveries and learn practical skills
  • Meet the archaeologists and find out about the history of the Close
  • Get involved with sandpit excavations, pottery jigsaw puzzles and more!

Stayed tuned for more!

In October 2025, we announced the callout for activities and events taking place as part of the Vicars’ Close Project, and we’ve been thrilled with the response from our local community. We will post updates on this page as the project unfolds in 2026, including further opportunities to get involved.

Meet our current cohort of Early Career Creatives here.

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