Upcoming Closures
The Cathedral plays an active role in the community and it, or parts of it, are at times closed for general visiting due to services, special events or for conservation work to be carried out. Therefore, always check opening times before visiting.
The Cathedral and precincts are huge and even when major parts of the Cathedral are closed for visiting, there will be plenty to explore. The following list includes forthcoming closures. You may also contact the Visits Office to discuss the timing of your visit.
June 2018
Monday 4
13:00 - 15:30 CryptCrypt closed
The Crypt is closed from 13.00 until 15.30 hrs for a funeral service.
Saturday 16
09:00 - 14:00 CryptCrypt closed
The Crypt is closed until 14.00 hrs for a Wedding. The rest of the Cathedral is open as ususal.
17:00 - 18:00 Cathedral
Cathedral closing early
Last entry to the Cathedral is at the earlier time of 16.30 hrs today. The Cathedral will be closed by 17.00 hrs.
Monday 18
09:00 - 11:30 QuireQuire closed
The Quire is closed until 11.30 hrs. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
Saturday 30
09:00 - 18:00 CathedralCathedral closed
We have Ordinations taking place today. The Nave and Quire are closed until 13.00 hrs. They will open from 13.00 until 15.15 hrs then close again for the rest of the day. The Crypt and grounds will remain open all day.
July 2018
Thursday 5
09:00 - 13:00 CathedralCathedral closure
The whole Cathedral except the Crypt is closed for visiting until 13.00 hrs. The Crypt and grounds are open for visiting as usual in the morning.
Saturday 14
12:15 - 14:30 CryptCrypt closed
The Crypt is closed from 12.15 until 14.30 hrs for a wedding. Last entry to the Crypt is 12.00 hrs. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
Monday 16
09:00 - 18:00 NaveNave closed
The Nave is closed all week for Garduation Ceremonies. The rest of the Cathedral s open for visiting as usual.
Tuesday 17
09:00 - 18:00 NaveNave closed
The Nave is closed all week for Garduation Ceremonies. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
Wednesday 18
09:00 - 18:00 NaveNave closed
The Nave is closed all week for Graduation Ceremonies. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
Thursday 19
09:00 - 18:00 NaveNave closed
The Nave is closed all week for Graduation ceremonies. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
Friday 20
09:00 - 18:00 NaveNave closed
The Nave is closed all week for Graduation ceremonies. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
Tuesday 24
13:00 - 15:15 NaveNave closed
The Nave is closed from 13.00 until 15.15 hrs for a private service. Last entry to the Nave is at 12.30 hrs. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting.
August 2018
Friday 3
13:00 - 15:15 CryptCrypt closed
The Crypt is closed from 13.00 until 15.15 hrs for a wedding. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
Saturday 4
09:00 - 12:30 CryptCrypt closed
The Crypt is closed until 12.30 hrs for a wedding. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
Sunday 5
09:00 - 18:00 CathedralCathedral closed
The whole Cathedral except the Crypt is closed all day for services.
Monday 27
09:00 - 10:00 CryptCrypt closed
The Crypt is closed until 10.00 hrs for Matins.
