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Morning Prayer

Wed 22 Jul 2026 | 7:30 am

A service of Bible readings, psalms and prayers, using Common Worship. This service lasts about 15 minutes and is followed directly by a service of Holy Communion.

Service

Holy Communion

Wed 22 Jul 2026 | 7:45 am

A Said service of Communion lasting approximately 30 minutes, and 45 minutes on Sunday. On Sundays, a sermon will be given.

Stone Carving Workshop – Fully Booked
Workshop
Wed 22 Jul 2026 | 9:00 am

Stone Carving Workshop – Fully Booked

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Joyful Noise Craft Activity
Arts and Crafts Activity
Wed 22 Jul 2026 | 9:30 am

Joyful Noise Craft Activity

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Demonstration

Medieval Clock Demonstration

Wed 22 Jul 2026 | 11:05 am

See and hear the world’s oldest working mechanical clock in action. Made in 1386 or earlier, it is mounted in an iron frame and has no dial. In the past the clock struck a bell to remind the priests to pray. Come and watch while the mechanism is unlocked allowing the clock to strike a bell as it first did over 600 years ago. This demonstration lasts 10 to 15 minutes.

Lunchtime concert: Unlimited Voices
Concert
Wed 22 Jul 2026 | 1:05 pm

Lunchtime concert: Unlimited Voices

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Last Admission

Last Visitor Entry

Wed 22 Jul 2026 | 4:15 pm

The Cathedral remains open until 5pm (last entry 4.15pm), with the Gift Shop and the Chapter House and its Magna Carta exhibition also closing at 5pm. For those enjoying refreshments, both the Refectory Restaurant and Bell Tower Tea Rooms serve until 4.45pm. Visitors are very welcome to stay for Choral Evensong or Evening Prayer at 5.30pm.

Service

The Eucharist

Wed 22 Jul 2026 | 5:30 pm

This Communion service uses liturgy from Common Worship with contemporary language and includes music provided by the choir and organ with congregational hymns and a sermon. The service lasts about 60 minutes to 75 minutes.

Service

Morning Prayer

Thu 23 Jul 2026 | 7:30 am

A service of Bible readings, psalms and prayers, using Common Worship. This service lasts about 15 minutes and is followed directly by a service of Holy Communion.

Service

Holy Communion

Thu 23 Jul 2026 | 7:45 am

A Said service of Communion lasting approximately 30 minutes, and 45 minutes on Sunday. On Sundays, a sermon will be given.

Stone Carving Workshop – Fully Booked
Workshop
Thu 23 Jul 2026 | 9:00 am

Stone Carving Workshop – Fully Booked

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Opening Time

First Visitor Entry

Thu 23 Jul 2026 | 9:30 am

The Cathedral opens to visitors from 9.30am. The Chapter House, where the Magna Carta is on display, opens from 10.00am. You can also relax and refuel at the Refectory Restaurant (open 9.30am–4.45pm) or enjoy a lighter bite in the Bell Tower Tea Rooms (10am–4.45pm), before browsing for a memento in the Gift Shop, open throughout the day alongside the Cathedral. Don’t miss the Joyful Noise Art Exhibtion, included with your Cathedral Admission Ticket.

Demonstration

Medieval Clock Demonstration

Thu 23 Jul 2026 | 11:05 am

See and hear the world’s oldest working mechanical clock in action. Made in 1386 or earlier, it is mounted in an iron frame and has no dial. In the past the clock struck a bell to remind the priests to pray. Come and watch while the mechanism is unlocked allowing the clock to strike a bell as it first did over 600 years ago. This demonstration lasts 10 to 15 minutes.

Service

Holy Communion

Thu 23 Jul 2026 | 12:00 pm

A Said service of Communion lasting approximately 30 minutes, and 45 minutes on Sunday. On Sundays, a sermon will be given.

Talk

Stories from the Archive

Thu 23 Jul 2026 | 2:15 pm

A 10-15 minute talk showcasing a selection of fascinating items from the Cathedral’s Archive.

Last Admission

Last Visitor Entry

Thu 23 Jul 2026 | 4:15 pm

The Cathedral remains open until 5pm (last entry 4.15pm), with the Gift Shop and the Chapter House and its Magna Carta exhibition also closing at 5pm. For those enjoying refreshments, both the Refectory Restaurant and Bell Tower Tea Rooms serve until 4.45pm. Visitors are very welcome to stay for Choral Evensong or Evening Prayer at 5.30pm.

Service

Evening Prayer

Thu 23 Jul 2026 | 5:30 pm

Evening Prayer is sometimes held instead of Choral Evensong and is a said service of readings and prayers to end the day. This service lasts around 25 minutes.

Service

Morning Prayer

Fri 24 Jul 2026 | 7:30 am

A service of Bible readings, psalms and prayers, using Common Worship. This service lasts about 15 minutes and is followed directly by a service of Holy Communion.

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