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

Morning Prayer

18 Apr 2026 | 8:30 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

18 Apr 2026 | 8:45 am

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

Medieval Clock Demonstration

18 Apr 2026 | 10:30 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.

Stories from the Archive

18 Apr 2026 | 2:15 pm

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

Choral Evensong

18 Apr 2026 | 5:30 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.

Holy Communion

19 Apr 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.

Morning Prayer

19 Apr 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.

The Eucharist

19 Apr 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.

Choral Evensong

19 Apr 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.

Morning Prayer

20 Apr 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

20 Apr 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.

Stained Glass Tour

20 Apr 2026 | 12:00 pm

Discover the rich history of our beautiful stained glass windows. This guided tour sheds new light on the Cathedral’s history and its community, from the scandal of the medieval glass abandoned in a ditch during the late 1700s, to windows commemorating wars, suffrage and even a Cathedral cat. Tours last approximately one hour.

Medieval Clock Demonstration

20 Apr 2026 | 12:30 pm

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.

Embroidery Demonstartion

20 Apr 2026 | 1:30 pm

Try some embroidery. Watch our sewing volunteers at work and enjoy the opportunity to add your own stitch to our Visitor’s Frame. TheDrop-in any time between 1.30pm -4.30pm