Advent and Christmas Events and Services - Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire

Advent and Christmas

Join us as we journey through Advent and celebrate the birth of Jesus with a rich programme of worship and festive events. From candlelit services and choral concerts to family-friendly activities and twilight tower tours, there’s something for everyone to experience the wonder of this special season.

Service

Morning Prayer

Tue 10 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

Tue 10 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.

First Visitor Entry

Fist Visitor Entry

Tue 10 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.

Graffiti Tour
Guided Tour
Tue 10 Nov 2026 | 10:30 am

Graffiti Tour

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Demonstration

Medieval Clock Demonstration

Tue 10 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
Guided Tour
Tue 10 Nov 2026 | 11:15 am

Tower Tour

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Service

Holy Communion

Tue 10 Nov 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.

Tower Tour
Guided Tour
Tue 10 Nov 2026 | 12:15 pm

Tower Tour

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Stonemasons Tour
Guided Tour
Tue 10 Nov 2026 | 2:00 pm

Stonemasons Tour

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Tower Tour
Guided Tour
Tue 10 Nov 2026 | 2:15 pm

Tower Tour

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Service

Evening Prayer

Tue 10 Nov 2026 | 4:00 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.

Last Admission

Last Admission 4pm. Sightseeing until 5pm.

Tue 10 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

Morning Prayer

Wed 11 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

Wed 11 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.

First Visitor Entry

First Visitor Entry

Wed 11 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.

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