Event Details
- Location: Chester Cathedral
- Address: St Werburgh Street, Chester, CH1 2DY
- Start date: 05th June 2026
- End date: 05th June 2026
- Times: 9.00am
- Entry fee: CALCA Members £30, Non-members £45
Chester Cathedral is delighted to be hosting the 2026 Cathedral Archives, Libraries, and Collections Association Conference. Enjoy a day of learning, exploring, and networking in the beautiful setting of Chester Cathedral.
The day will focus on the practicalities, challenges, and opportunities in managing historic collections in a cathedral setting. Sessions will include the opportunity to hear real case studies from cathedral members, see and hear how Chester Cathedral have explored solutions, and work through some records management scenarios. A useful day for cathedral archivists, librarians, collections managers, and interested individuals.
Travel advice: Chester Cathedral is in the heart of Chester, surrounded by plenty of car parks, and a short walk from both the bus station (c.10 mins) and train station (c.20 mins). For more advice on getting to/from Chester, please see the ‘Getting here’ section of our Visit Us page.
Accessibility and dietary needs: please let us know if you have accessibility or dietary requirements using the spaces provided when you book your tickets. Conference spaces are physically accessible, but those with physical disabilities might find accessing the Cathedral Library difficult. Please get in touch if you have any questions or concerns.
