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This Advent, Newcastle Cathedral will host a series of festive activities to celebrate St Nicholas, the holy figure who inspired Santa Claus and

Bertie the Cat, a new animation that tells the story of a cat who finds a warm welcome in a cathedral, has just been launched at Chichester

Former Wells Cathedral chorister, Belinda Gifford-Guy has won the 2023 BBC Young Chorister of the Year competition (Junior category). Watch as

Light in the world Cathedrals will host dramatic darkness-into-light Advent processions this weekend, Christmas trees will be installed and lit

Bradford Cathedral has become the sixteenth cathedral to gain silver in the A Rocha Eco church awards. The news coincides with the start of COP

St Albans Cathedral will launch their first children’s story book this Sunday (3 December) that tells the story of a sheep that is lost and now

Norwich Cathedral has welcomed back its organ fully restored and renewed after a once-in-a-lifetime project to preserve the historic instrument

Every Church of England cathedral is to benefit from the generosity of one man who so loved cathedrals he spent ten years of his life on

A door a day – Cathedral Doors Winter Campaign 2023/24 The highest door, the smallest door, the newest door, the oldest door, and in Sheffield, a

A door a day – Cathedral Doors Winter Campaign 2023/24 Cathedral Doors Winter Campaign Cathedrals invite you to open the door this winter

Hundreds of people will gather tonight (Friday) for Winchester Cathedral’s annual lantern parade which this year is all about angels. Lantern

Carlisle open to dogs. Carlisle Cathedral is the latest cathedral to announce that visitors will be able to bring their well-behaved dogs into

After 2 years, Leicester Cathedral is open again. It’s been almost two years, but this Sunday Leicester Cathedral will reopen its doors to

Chorus for Ukraine comes to Bradford Cathedral in a unique collaboration with the Royal Opera House. Bradford Cathedral will welcome the Songs

Durham Cathedral is transformed into an interactive and nocturnal art experience for the next few days as the UK’s light art biennial takes over

Salisbury Cathedral Choir has released its first Christmas album for over a decade on its own recently founded Salisbury Cathedral record label.

St Paul’s Cathedral has been awarded a grant of £500,000 towards the restoration and conservation of its Cupola, Ball, and Cross – the

Three cherry trees were planted at Gloucester Cathedral on Tuesday (14 November) – the 75th birthday of His Majesty King Charles III

It’s beginning to look a lot like … Cathedral Christmas Markets Announced and More You would be forgiven for wondering what was happening

New stained glass at Christ Church Cathedral. For the first time in more than a century, a new stained glass window has been constructed and

In this season of All Souls and Remembrance, our response as a Christian community is to bring this pain and suffering to God’s heart of

Coventry Cathedral will mark the anniversary of the Coventry Blitz with a series of services and events. Out of the ashes – peace and

Schoolchildren have taken part in Remembrance Workshops at Carlisle Cathedral making poppies out of tissue to create their own wreaths. Join us

“On Saturday evening every child and adult in York is invited to bring their pleas, petitions and prayers to form a dove of peace. In coming to

Silent poppy drops, the toll of our bells, an online quiet day for reflection, a light and sound digital art installation, services of

A Prayer especially written for All Souls this Remembrancetide. On this day we remember and pray for those we have loved And who have gone before

“Many of those who have come to wonder at our Saints in Colour Project remark on seeing them for the first time as human beings, just like us,

Winchester Cathedral’s Christmas Market is recognised as one of the best in Europe. Taking place this year from 17th November to 21st December,

Norwich Cathedral is the latest cathedral to offer equal choral opportunities for boys and girls from the age of six to eighteen in a move that

“We stand together across our differences, we create silence so that hope might grow and we foster solidarity to build a community in which where

York Minster unveils a new exhibition showcasing rare treasures from God’s own county. A silver gilt chalice with a 32-carat diamond gifted by a

New Dean Installed at Newcastle Cathedral. Family, friends, faith leaders and civic dignitaries gathered at Newcastle Cathedral this weekend for

Chester Cathedral has been recognised as a Cathedral Of Sanctuary – one of only four cathedrals in the UK and joins Derby Cathedral as only the

Forty years of lighting up the skies with fireworks and raising funds for good causes launches an appeal to hit the £1m fundraising mark.

A prayer for the Israel Palestine Conflict. God of light and salvation, our refuge and our strength, We pray for the people of Israel and

Gloucester Cathedral is celebrating the anniversary of Beatrix Potter and her links to the city with a service of Choral Evensong this week. The

Rochester Cathedral has received an award of excellence from the International Association of Lighting Designers. A cathedral spokesman said its

Truro Cathedral will host a group exhibition of work created in response to climate change and ecological breakdown to coincide with Luke

“In a world of information noise, where news, information and opinion are delivered at pace, the offer of such sanctuary and rest is needed now

It’s a tradition to display a painted portrait of retiring bishops and deans to recognise the role they’ve played in the life of the church.

A number of our cathedrals will hold services including Southwark Cathedral where a thanksgiving service will take place on Saturday that will

Westminster Abbey will open its doors for the annual pilgrimage to the shrine of St Edward the Confessor on Saturday 14 October. Westminster

Bristol Cathedral is opening its doors for a Festival of Evensong next week celebrating the music and liturgy that has inspired thousands in song

Children’s artwork exploring the theme of creation has gone on display in Lichfield Cathedral as part of a package of events to coincide with the

All creatures great and small are invited to St Albans Cathedral this Sunday – for the first pet service in the cathedral. St Albans

‘Weaving Hope’ a project between Coventry Cathedral and Coventry’s Ukrainian community to bring people together and share their

Organists are getting ready to battle it out for a 24-hour Organathon fundraising extravaganza at Southwell Minster. Play on! Organists get ready

Bristol Cathedral is commemorating Windrush 75 with two photographic exhibitions and a spoken word display. Commemorating Windrush 75: Bristol

Many of our cathedrals are hosting artist Luke Jerram’s huge art installations this autumn – with Durham announcing record visitor numbers

All creatures great and small and the role they play in our lives and our wellbeing will be celebrated at services at Ely Cathedral and St

Cathedrals will be transformed this autumn with a range of arts programming from the creative duo Luxmuralis. Light and sound shows will

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester visited Durham Cathedral this week to celebrate and raise the profile of cathedrals

A unique “Story Chair” that brings together women’s experiences of the criminal justice system and shares their stories has gone on display in

Lichfield Cathedral will host free stonework demonstrations in front of the cathedral this week as work gets underway to repair and restore

It was an historic day for Salisbury Cathedral yesterday as it celebrated a significant milestone in its restoration and repair. Canon Kenneth

Coventry, Ely, Newcastle and St Edmunsbury cathedrals have announced their plans for visitors during the nationwide Heritage Open Days which

The new school term is here which means the return of Choral Evensong. There are a couple of services with a difference at some of our

Chester Cathedral is holding a service for the community to gather, lament, pray and hope following the tragic events at the Countess of Chester

Carlisle Cathedral has opened its doors to the Carlisle and Cumbria Artists for their 54th annual exhibition. Carlisle Cathedral welcomes local

Heritage Open Days this September at your Cathedrals. Summer is almost over and our cathedrals are looking forward to showcasing their unique

Artwork from over 200 school pupils has gone on display in Durham Cathedral’s Cloisters to raise awareness of the fragility of our species. Save

£500k funding boost from the Hamish Ogston Foundation. Sixteen trainee heritage craftspeople at our cathedrals have been given a welcome boost

A new art installation that explores the concept of identity and how we are all connected has gone on show in Liverpool Cathedral this summer.

The Dean of Worcester, the Very Reverend Peter Atkinson, will officially retire on Friday 25 August, after more than 16 years in the post, and 43

Cathedrals dominate Tripadvisor awards. The votes are in … 80 per cent of our cathedrals are in the top ten per cent and York is in the top one

Green shoots of recovery continue to flourish at York Minster. York Minster’s latest Annual Report and Accounts show positive signs of economic

St Albans Cathedral has appointed a graffiti artist as its artist-in-residence this year linking the ancient graffiti marks carved into its walls

Lichfield Cathedral is the latest cathedral to open its own dedicated stonemason’s yard to preserve its own legacy while passing on traditional

The Friends of Exeter Cathedral has announced it will donate £1 million for the building of a new cloister gallery which will connect the

Contemporary art is the theme for this summer at Wells and Worcester cathedrals as both prepare to host unique art exhibitions. The Wells Art

Coventry will mark the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki this weekend – the 78thanniversary – with a special service of

Chewbacca and Han Solo in the Quire stalls? Whatever next? A light saber battle on the Cathedral Green? You bet! This is Peterborough Cathedral

A pop up café, a Green Fair or step back to discover more about the Benedictine heritage – just a few things visitors can discover at our

The Revd Dr Mark Oakley has been appointed as the next Dean of Southwark by the Bishop of Southwark, The Rt Revd Christopher Chessun. He will be

The final piece in the Chester Cathedral in LEGO project has been put in place after an eight-year build that has raised around £250k for

Iconic dress worn by Penny Mordaunt for King’s coronation is on display in Portsmouth Cathedral for a few days only That dress – worn by Penny

Exciting new archaeological discoveries at Exeter Cathedral. Archaeologists at Exeter Cathedral have made some exciting new discoveries from

Rest under the stars, hello Planet Earth and pop-up cathedral: Summer in our Cathedrals. What will you discover? The scatter cushions are down,

A rarely seen portrait by renowned artist Sir Joshua Reynolds has gone on display in Rochester Cathedral to mark the tricentenary of his birth.

The new Dean of Newcastle has been announced with a pledge to continue to make the Cathedral “ever more outward facing, younger and more diverse”

Worcester Cathedral is the latest cathedral to welcome dogs into its building – and they’ve even got special doggie treats in the café. 

This Summer: What will you discover? Outdoor theatre, open-air cinema, summer organ recitals, creative workshops, tours, new trails, and

The UK’s most landlocked cathedrals are bringing the beach to the city this summer. Back by popular demand, The Beach will return to

Summer plans at Newcastle, Chester and Guildford. Summer in our Cathedrals – what will you discover? Newcastle Cathedral joins in a city

Canterbury is the latest cathedral to announce it is welcoming dogs this summer. Canterbury Cathedral has announced that visitors will be able to

St Edmundsbury Cathedral is the latest cathedral to host the exhibition tour of the late Magnum photographer, Peter Marlow’s series The English

Ely Cathedral and Rochester Cathedral are hosting textile artist Jacqui Parkinson’s Threads Through Creation this summer –twelve enormous,

Durham Cathedral and Southwell Minster are both getting ready to host Gaia this summer, the giant illuminated sculpture of planet Earth. Gaia

Prayers will be offered up in our cathedrals today and those that can light up blue will turn blue, joining landmarks across the country to help

The Lord Mayor’s Chapel—now in the care of Bristol Cathedral—will re-open to general visitorsheralding a new and exciting chapter in the life of

This Friday sees the launch of a festival to celebrate the father of choral music when Lincoln Cathedral plays host to the Byrd 400 featuring

The Rev Canon Jonathan Brewster has been announced as the 42nd Dean of Carlisle Cathedral. New Dean of Carlisle Announced. Jonathan is no

The vibrant and the sacred – cathedrals will be sharing images of their stained-glass windows as part of a summer campaign by the Church of

An entire year of work by the Head Gardener at Southwell Minster, Clare Connely. Southwell Minster is telling the story of a year in the life of

Bells will ring out across the city of Sheffield this weekend as Sheffield Cathedral gets ready to host the national 12 Bell Competition – the

The community of St Alban is getting ready to come together to celebrate Britain’s first saint, St Alban this weekend. Happy St Alban’s Day! The

A Service of Thanksgiving will take place in Southwark Cathedral today to mark the 75th anniversary of the docking of the MV Empire Windrush in

Visitors to two of our cathedrals this summer have the chance to get up close for a rare glimpse of historic work in action. Witness the historic

The Very Reverend Dianna Gwilliams has announced that she will retire as Dean of Guildford. She will retire at the end of September –

Coming together and re-thinking the meaning of sanctuary and refuge: Refugee Week in our cathedrals. Chichester Cathedral has launched a summer