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Service

Holy Communion

Sun 1 Nov 2026 | 8:00 am

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

Service

Morning Prayer

Sun 1 Nov 2026 | 9:15 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

The Eucharist

Sun 1 Nov 2026 | 10:30 am

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.

Opening time

First Visitor Entry

Sun 1 Nov 2026 | 12:30 pm

The Cathedral opens to visitors from 12.30pm. The Chapter House, where the Magna Carta is on display, opens from 1.00pm. Enjoy lunch and refreshments at the Refectory Restaurant (open 10am–3.45pm). The Gift Shop is open 11am-4pm.

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Sun 1 Nov 2026 | 12:45 pm

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Sun 1 Nov 2026 | 1:45 pm

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Last Admission

Last Admission 4pm. Sightseeing until 5pm.

Sun 1 Nov 2026 | 4:00 pm

The Cathedral remains open for sightseeing until 5pm (last entry 4pm), with the Gift Shop and the Chapter House and its Magna Carta exhibition also closing at 5pm. For those enjoying refreshments, the Refectory Restaurant serves until 4.45pm. Visitors are very welcome to stay for Choral Evensong or Evening Prayer at 5.30pm.

Service

Choral Evensong

Sun 1 Nov 2026 | 4:30 pm

Evensong is at the core of daily worship at Salisbury Cathedral and has been offered daily for centuries. Evensong is a peaceful service, offering quiet reflection. Our Cathedral Choir sets the serene atmosphere of this service with musical responses, canticles, psalms, a choral anthem, sometimes with a congregational hymn. On Sundays, a sermon is given. We also welcome visiting choirs to sing this service when our Cathedral Choir is not in residence. The service lasts approximately 45 minutes.

Service

Morning Prayer

Mon 2 Nov 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

Mon 2 Nov 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.

Prayers

Reflective Prayer with Revd Louise Ellis

Mon 2 Nov 2026 | 10:00 am

Reflective Prayer is held at 10am on the first Monday of most months. A speaker will introduce a topic, sometimes with illustrations in art or poetry, leaving silence for reflection and prayer.

Opening time

First Visitor Entry

Mon 2 Nov 2026 | 10:00 am

The Cathedral opens to visitors from 10am. The Chapter House, where the Magna Carta is on display, opens from 10.30am. Enjoy lunch and refreshments at the Refectory Restaurant (open 9.30am–4.45pm) or browse for a souvenir in the Gift Shop, open throughout the day alongside the Cathedral.

Tours and Demonstrations

Embroidery Demonstration

Mon 2 Nov 2026 | 10:30 am

Try some embroidery. Watch our sewing volunteers at work and enjoy the opportunity to add your own stitch to our Visitor’s Frame. Drop-in any time between 10.30pm -2.30pm

Demonstration

Medieval Clock Demonstration

Mon 2 Nov 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.

Tower Tour
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Mon 2 Nov 2026 | 11:15 am

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