What's on at Salisbury Cathedral | Events in Salisbury, UK

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Morning Prayer

Wed 8 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.

Holy Communion

Wed 8 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.

RSPB Date with Nature – CANCELLED

Wed 8 Jul 2026 | 11:00 am

Run by the RSPB, this is a free, drop‑in activity running from 11am to 4pm in the Cathedral Close where you can learn about the peregrine falcons that nest on the Cathedral tower. Volunteers are on hand with telescopes so you can get amazing close-up views of both the adult birds and their young, and find out more about how they live and grow.

Opening time

First Visitor Entry

Wed 8 Jul 2026 | 1:30 pm

Salisbury Cathedral will open later than usual at 1pm. The Chapter House and Magna Carta will open at 1.30pm.

Last Admission

Last Visitor Entry

Wed 8 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.

Evening Prayer

Wed 8 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.

Morning Prayer

Thu 9 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.

Holy Communion

Thu 9 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.

RSPB Date with Nature – CANCELLED

Thu 9 Jul 2026 | 11:00 am

Run by the RSPB, this is a free, drop‑in activity running from 11am to 4pm in the Cathedral Close where you can learn about the peregrine falcons that nest on the Cathedral tower. Volunteers are on hand with telescopes so you can get amazing close-up views of both the adult birds and their young, and find out more about how they live and grow.

Medieval Clock Demonstration

Thu 9 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.

Early Closure

Last Visitor Entry

Thu 9 Jul 2026 | 11:45 am

Salisbury Cathedral will close to visitors earlier than usual at 12.30pm. The last entry for visitors is at 11.45am. The Chapter House and Magna Carta will close at 12.45pm.

Holy Communion

Thu 9 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.

Last Admission

Last Visitor Entry

Thu 9 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.

Evening Prayer

Thu 9 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.

Morning Prayer

Fri 10 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.

Holy Communion

Fri 10 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.