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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.

Friday 14th August

The Nave will be in use for setting up for an event, but will be open for visiting, the north Nave aisle will be closed.

Thursday 20th August

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.

Saturday 22nd August

The Eastern Crypt will remain closed until 13.30

Monday 31st August

The Crypt will be closed from 13.30

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

Tuesday 1st September 

There may be some rolling closures and disruption in the Nave

Friday 4th September

The Crypt will close at 12.30 today

Saturday 5th September 

The Eastern Crypt closes at 14.30pm today

The Chapter House will close at 16.00 today

Sunday 6th September 

The Chapter House closes at 16.00 today

Monday 7th September

There may be some rolling closures and disruption in the Nave

Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th September 

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.

Thursday 10th September

The Quire will be closed until 11.00

Saturday 12th September

There will be a service taking place in the central Nave this morning but the west end remains open for visiting

Thursday 17th September

The Crypt is closed from 10.30 until 13.30

Friday 18th September 

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.

Saturday 26th September

The Centre Quire will close early at 15.30

Sunday 27th September

The Chapter House will close at 15.00

The Quire will close at 16.00

Wednesday 30th September

There will be a rehearsal in the Nave but it will remain open for visiting

 

 

 

Book your tickets now

 

Annual passes start from £17.50 £19.50 - with unlimited return visits, Mini Talks, exhibitions and activities included - plus 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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