Talk - Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire

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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.

Armistice Day Prayers
Prayers
Wed 11 Nov 2026 | 10:45 am

Armistice Day Prayers

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Stonemasons Tour
Guided Tour
Wed 11 Nov 2026 | 11:00 am

Stonemasons Tour

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Tower Tour
Guided Tour
Wed 11 Nov 2026 | 11:15 am

Tower Tour

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Tours and Demonstrations

Medieval Clock Demonstration

Wed 11 Nov 2026 | 11:30 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.

Tower Tour
Guided Tour
Wed 11 Nov 2026 | 1:15 pm

Tower Tour

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Magna Carta Tour
Guided Tour
Wed 11 Nov 2026 | 2:00 pm

Magna Carta Tour

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Tower Tour
Guided Tour
Wed 11 Nov 2026 | 2:15 pm

Tower Tour

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Last Admission

Last Admission 4pm. Sightseeing until 5pm.

Wed 11 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

Wed 11 Nov 2026 | 5:30 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.

Service

Morning Prayer

Thu 12 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

Thu 12 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

Thu 12 Nov 2026 | 10:00 am

The Cathedral opens to visitors from 10am. Please note, there will be a children’s concert in the Cathedral on this day. 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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