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.
November 2019
Thursday 14
13:00 - 23:00 CryptCrypt closed
The Crypt is closed from 13.00 hrs for the rest of the day. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
Friday 15
06:00 - 14:30 CryptCrypt closed
The Crypt is closed until 14.30 hrs. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
Friday 22
06:00 - 23:00 NaveNave closed
The Nave, Martyrdom and Chapter House are closed all day for Graduations. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
Saturday 30
12:00 - 23:00 CathedralCathedral closing early
The Cathedral is closing early today for the Installation of the new Bishop of Dover. Last entry will be at 12.00 hrs. The Cathedral will be closed by 13.00 hrs.
December 2019
Sunday 1
13:00 - 23:00 CathedralCathedral closing early
Last entry to the Cathedral is at the earlier time of 13.00 hrs. The Cathedral will be closed by 14.00 for the Advent Carol Service.
Tuesday 3
11:30 - 14:00 CryptCrypt closed
The Crypt is closed from 11.30 - 14.00 hrs for a private service. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
Thursday 5
09:00 - 13:00 CryptCrypt closed
The Crypt is closed until 13.00 hrs for a private service,
Friday 6
09:00 - 13:00 QuireQuire and Trinity Chapel closed
The Quire, Trinity Chapel will be closed until 13.00 hrs for the Mothers' Union Carol Service. All welcome.
Saturday 7
15:15 - 23:00 CathedralCathedral closing early
Last entry to the Cathedral will be at the earlier time of 15.15 hrs. The Cathedral will be closeed by 16.00 hrs.
Sunday 8
13:00 - 23:00 CathedralCathedral closing early
last entry to the Cathedral is at the earlier timeof 13.00 hrs. The Cathedral will be closed by 14.00 hrs for the St Nicholas Family Service.
Monday 9
11:30 - 16:00 NaveNave and Martyrdom closed
The Nave and Martyrdom are closed from 11.30 - 16.00 hrs for the Women's Institute Carols.
Wednesday 11
12:15 - 15:15 NaveNave and Martyrdom closed
The Nave and Martyrdom are closed from 12.15 to 15.15 hrs for the Barton Court Carols.
Tuesday 17
11:30 - 14:00 CryptCrypt closed
The Crypt is closed from 11.30 - 14.00 for a private service. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
Friday 20
11:00 - 14:30 CathedralCathedral closed for part of day
The Cathedral is closed between 12.00 and 14.30 hrs. Last entry will be at 11.00 hrs. Visiting will resume as usual at 14.30 hrs.
Monday 23
15:00 - 23:00 CathedralCathedral closing early
Last entry to the Cathedral is at the earlier time of 15.00 hrs. The Cathedral will be closed by 16.00 hrs.
Tuesday 24
06:00 - 23:00 CathedralCathedral closed
The Cathedral is closed all day for general visiting. All are welcome to attend the Christmas Eve services.
Wednesday 25
06:00 - 23:00 CathedralCathedral closed
The Cathedral is closed for general visiting. All are welcome to attend the Christmas Day services.
Thursday 26
14:00 - 23:00 CathedralCathedral closing early
Last entry to the Cathedral is at the earlier time of 14.00 hrs, closed by 14.30 hrs.
Friday 27
14:00 - 23:00 CathedralCathedral closing early
Last entry to the Cathedral is at the earlier time of 14.00 hrs, closed by 14.30 hrs.
Saturday 28
13:30 - 23:00 CathedralCathedral closing early
Last entry to the Cathedral is at the earlier time of 13.30 hrs, closed by 14.00 hrs.
Sunday 29
13:30 - 23:00 CathedralCathedral closing early
Last entry to the Cathedrall is at the earlier time of 13.30 hrs, closed by 14.00 hrs.
Monday 30
14:00 - 23:00 CathedralCathedral closing early
Last entry to the Cathedral is at the earlier time of 14.00 hrs, closed by 14.30 hrs.
Tuesday 31
14:00 - 23:00 CathedralCathedral closing early
Last entry to the Cathedral is at the earlier time of 14.00 hrs, closed by 14.30 hrs.
January 2020
Wednesday 1
14:00 - 23:00 CathedralCathedral closing early
Last entry to the Cathedral will be at the earlier time of 14.00 hrs, closed by 14.30 hrs.
Saturday 18
06:00 - 12:30 CryptCrypt closed
The Crypt is closed until 12.30 hrs for a Wedding Ceremony. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
Friday 31
09:00 - 18:00 NaveNave closed
The Nave, Martyrdom and Chapter House are closed all day. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
February 2020
Saturday 8
06:00 - 13:30 CryptCrypt closed
The Crypt is closed until 13.30 hrs. The rest of the Cathedral is open to for visiting as usual.
March 2020
Wednesday 4
06:00 - 13:00 CathedralCathedral closed
The whole Cathedral except the Crypt will be closed until 13.00 hrs.
Tuesday 17
06:00 - 14:00 CathedralCathedral closed
The whole Cathedral is closed until 14.00 hrs.
April 2020
Thursday 9
09:00 - 13:00 QuireQuire & Trinity Chapel closed
The Quire, Trinity Chapel and Chapter House are closed until 13.00 hrs for the Maundy Thursday service. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
Friday 10
06:00 - 23:00 CathedralCathedral closed
The Cathedral is closed for general visiting all day. Everyone is welcome to attend the Good Friday services.
May 2020
Wednesday 6
12:30 - 15:45 NaveNave closed
The Nave is closed from 12.30 - 15.45 hrs. The rest of the Cathedral is open as usual.
Thursday 7
12:30 - 15:45 NaveNave closed
The Nave is closed from 12.30 - 15.45 hrs. The rest of the Cathedral is open as usual.
July 2020
Sunday 5
06:00 - 23:00 CathedralCathedral closed all day
The Cathedral is closed for visiting all day.
Wednesday 8
09:00 - 18:00 NaveNave closed
The Nave, Martyrdom and Chapter House are closed all day 8th - 11th July inclusive. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
Thursday 9
09:00 - 18:00 NaveNave closed
The Nave, Martyrdom and Chapter House are closed all day from 8th - 11th Jult inclusive. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
Friday 10
09:00 - 18:00 NaveNave closed
The Nave, Martyrdom and Chapter House are closed all day from 8th - 11th July inclusive. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
Saturday 11
09:00 - 18:00 NaveNave closed
The Nave, Martyrdom and Chapter House are closed all day on 8th-11th July inclusive. The rest of the Cathedral is open for visiting as usual.
Thursday 23
06:00 - 23:00 CathedralCathedral closed all day
The entire Cathedral including the grounds are closed all day.
Friday 24
06:00 - 23:00 CathedralCathedral closed all day
The entire Cathedral including the grounds are closed all day.