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Opening Times

Monday to Saturday 10.00 - 17.00 (last admission at 16.00)

Sunday 11.30* - 17.00 (last admission at 16.00)
*Between 11.30-12.30, access is available to the Cathedral grounds and Shop only. The Cathedral church opens at 12.30.

Opening times are subject to change. Occasionally, areas of the Cathedral may be closed to visiting, due to services, special events or for conservation work to be carried out.

To avoid disappointment, please check opening times and upcoming closures before visiting.

 

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, please always check our opening times and closures before visiting.

The Cathedral and Precincts are huge so, even when parts of the Cathedral are closed for visiting, there will be plenty for you to explore.

The following list includes our forthcoming closures. Please contact our Visits Office with any questions about your visit.

Please note that closures are subject to change and for updates please consult this list on the day of your visit.

Thursday 4th June

The Crypt will be closed for a service between 11-13.00

Monday 8th to Friday 12th June

There will be some disruption in the North West Transept due to ongoing repairs

Thursday 11th June

The Quire will be closed until 11am due to a service taking place

Saturday 13th June

There will be an extended Bell Ceremony from 11am in the Compass Rose

St Gabriel's Chapel will be closed from 13.30-15.00 approx. for a service

The Chapter House will be closed from 14.00

Thursday 18th June and Friday 19th June

The Nave and Chapter House will be in use for a schools' event. These areas will be open for visiting via an accessible route, but there may also be some short closures during the day. There will be a lot of noise disruption during these days.

Saturday 20th June

The Chaper House will be closed all day

Monday 22nd June

There will be organ tuning today. This does not pose any closures, but it can be audibly disruptive. Ear defenders are available to borrow from our Visitor Centre.

Thursday 25th June

The Chapter House will be closed from 12.30 today

Saturday 27th June

The Crypt will be closed for a service from 11.30-15.00

Tuesday 30th June

The Quire will be closed until 14.00

Please note that closures are subject to change and for updates please consult this list on the day of your visit.

Wednesday 1st June

The Nave will be in use for rehearsals between 13.30-16.00 but will be open for visiting

Thursday 2nd July

The Nave will be closed until 13.00. Access to the Cathedral for visiting will be via the Dean’s Steps and North Crypt ramp door

Friday 3rd July

The Eastern Crypt will be closed from 13.00
St Gabriels & Holy Innocents will be closed from 14.00

Saturday 4th July

The Nave will be closed all day for clergy ordinations. Access to the Cathedral for visiting will be via the Dean’s Steps and North Crypt ramp door

Monday 13th July

There will be organ tuning today. This does not pose any closures, but it can be audibly disruptive. Ear defenders are available to borrow from our Visitor Centre.

Monday 13th July to 31st August

The Quire may close early in the afternoon for choir rehearsals during this period.

Tuesday 14th July

The Eastern Crypt will be closed from 13.00

Thursday 16th July

The Nave will be closed from 12.30 due to a service. Access to the Cathedral for visiting will be via the Dean’s Steps and North Crypt ramp door

Monday 27th to Friday 31st July

The Nave and Chapter House will be in use for university graduations. Access to the Cathedral for visiting will be via the Dean’s Steps and North Crypt ramp door.

 

 

Book your tickets now

 

Tickets start from £18.00 - valid for a year, with unlimited return visits included - and Kids Go Free every day! (T&Cs apply)

Get free entry with a Cathedral Pass or Friends Card, plus other concessions available, with a valid proof of eligibility.

Group visits and school visits must be booked separately; KIDS GO FREE offer does not apply to group or school visits.

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