Christmas 2026 Opening Hours

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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: Closures are subject to change. For updates, please consult this list on the day of your visit.

Wednesday 4th - Friday 6th November

The Cathedral will open for visiting at 10.30am each day. The Nave will close for visiting between 12.30-14.00 each day.

Saturday 7th November

The Crypt will be closed until 14.00.

Sunday 8th November

The Crypt will be closed until 14.00.

Thursday 12th November

The Quire will be closed from 15.45.

Tuesday 17th November 

The Crypt will be closed between 12.00-15.30.

Thursday 19th and Friday 20th November

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.

Saturday 21st November

The Centre Quire will be closed all day

Thursday 26th and Friday 27th November

The Crypt will close at 12.00 on the 26th and will remain closed until 14.00 on the 27th.

Please note: Closures are subject to change. For updates, please consult this list on the day of your visit.

Tuesday 1st December

The Eastern Crypt will be closed from 11-12.30

Wednesday 2nd December

The Crypt will be closed from 11.30-15.00

Thursday 3rd December

The Crypt will be closed from 11.30-14.30

Sunday 6th December

The central Nave will close from 14.00 today

Monday 7th December

The Nave will be closed from 12.30-15.30

Wednesday 9th December

The Crypt will be closed from 12-15.30

The Pulpitum will be closed from 15.45

Sunday 13th December

The Nave will be closed from 16.00

Monday 14th December

The Chapter House will be in use 12.30-14.00

Tuesday 15th December

The Chapter House will be in use 12.30-14.00

Thursday 17th December

The Crypt will be closed from 11.30-14.30

Friday 18th December

There will be some rolling closures today due to setting up for an event in the evening

Saturday 19th December

The Central Quire will be closed from 11.30-13.30

Monday 21st December

Please note there will be organ tuning taking place all day today.There are no closures but this could be audibly disruptive.

Ear defenders can be borrowed from our Visitor Centre if this will make your visit more comfortable.

Wednesday 23rd December

Last admission is at 14.30 today and the cathedral will be closed for visiting from 15.30.

Thursday 24th December

The Nave will open at 11.30 today.

Last admission is at 14.30 today and the cathedral will be closed for visiting from 15.30.

Friday 25th December

The Cathedral is closed for visiting today but all are welcome to attend our Christmas Day Eucharist at 11am and Choral Evensong at 15.00.

 

 

Book your tickets now

 

Annual passes start from £18.00 - 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.

Book online for fast-track entry

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