Concerts at Salisbury Cathedral

Last Admission

Last Visitor Entry 3.45pm. Sightseeing until 5pm.

Sun 15 Nov 2026 | 3:45 pm

The Cathedral remains open for sightseeing until 5pm (last entry 3.45pm), with the Gift Shop and the Chapter House and its Magna Carta exhibition closing at 4.30pm. 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.

Opening Time

First Visitor Entry

Mon 16 Nov 2026 | 10:00 am

The Cathedral opens to visitors from 10.00am. The Chapter House, where Magna Carta is on display, opens from 10.30am. Make the most of your visit with food 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.

Service

The Eucharist

Mon 16 Nov 2026 | 5:30 pm

Festal Evensong is a choral service of Evensong marking a festival in the church calendar. The choir will sing the responses, canticles, psalms and an anthem; there will also be congregational hymns. The music, prayers and readings will be chosen to reflect the festival being celebrated in the church specifically on this day. The service usually lasts around 50 minutes.

Service

Morning Prayer

Tue 17 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 17 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.

Opening Time

First Visitor Entry

Tue 17 Nov 2026 | 10:00 am

The Cathedral opens to visitors from 10.00am. The Chapter House, where Magna Carta is on display, opens from 10.30am. Make the most of your visit with food 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.

Demonstration

Medieval Clock Demonstration

Tue 17 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.

Service

Holy Communion

Tue 17 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.

Last Admission

Last Visitor Entry 3.45pm. Sightseeing until 5pm.

Tue 17 Nov 2026 | 3:45 pm

The Cathedral remains open for sightseeing until 5pm (last entry 3.45pm), with the Gift Shop and the Chapter House and its Magna Carta exhibition closing at 4.30pm. 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

Tue 17 Nov 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

Wed 18 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 18 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.

Opening Time

First Visitor Entry

Wed 18 Nov 2026 | 10:00 am

The Cathedral opens to visitors from 10.00am. The Chapter House, where Magna Carta is on display, opens from 10.30am. Make the most of your visit with food 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.

Demonstration

Medieval Clock Demonstration

Wed 18 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.

Concerts

Last Visitor Entry 3.45pm. Sightseeing until 5pm.

First Visitor Entry

The Eucharist

Morning Prayer

Holy Communion

First Visitor Entry

Graffiti Tour

Medieval Clock Demonstration

Holy Communion

Tower Tour

Stonemasons Tour

Tower Tour

Last Visitor Entry 3.45pm. Sightseeing until 5pm.

Choral Evensong

An Introduction to the Gospel of John

Morning Prayer

Holy Communion

First Visitor Entry

Stonemasons Tour

Medieval Clock Demonstration

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