Arts and Crafts Activity - Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire

Arts and Crafts Activities

Discover hands-on arts and crafts activities at Salisbury Cathedral. From family-friendly workshops to traditional craft sessions, enjoy making something memorable in this inspiring historic setting.

Service

Morning Prayer

Thu 29 Oct 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 29 Oct 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.

Opening Time

First Visitor Entry

Thu 29 Oct 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 browse for a souvenir in the Gift Shop, open throughout the day alongside the Cathedral.

Tower Tour
Guided Tour
Thu 29 Oct 2026 | 10:15 am

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Tours and Demonstrations

Embroidery Demonstration

Thu 29 Oct 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

Thu 29 Oct 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
Thu 29 Oct 2026 | 11:15 am

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Service

Holy Communion

Thu 29 Oct 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
Thu 29 Oct 2026 | 12:15 pm

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Guided Tour
Thu 29 Oct 2026 | 1:15 pm

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Stonemasons Tour
Guided Tour
Thu 29 Oct 2026 | 2:00 pm

Stonemasons Tour

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Tower Tour
Guided Tour
Thu 29 Oct 2026 | 2:15 pm

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Demonstration

Stories from the Archive

Thu 29 Oct 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 4.15pm. Sightseeing until 5pm.

Thu 29 Oct 2026 | 4:15 pm

The Cathedral remains open for sightseeing 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, the Refectory Restaurant serves until 4.45pm. Visitors are very welcome to stay for Choral Evensong or Evening Prayer at 5.30pm.

Service

Evening Prayer

Thu 29 Oct 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.

Service

Morning Prayer

Fri 30 Oct 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

Fri 30 Oct 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.

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