Event Details
- Location: Exeter Cathedral
- Address: 1 The Cloisters, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1HS
- Start date: 01st August 2026
- End date: 31st August 2026
- Times: During visitor opening hours
- Entry fee: £12.50 (concessions available)
Exeter Cathedral has officially launched its 2026 Photography Competition, inviting photographers of all skill levels to capture the interior beauty of Exeter Cathedral – one of Devon’s most iconic historic landmarks. Throughout the month of August, amateur and professional photographers alike can submit up to two photographs exploring this year’s central theme: ‘Light.’
The competition celebrates the interplay of natural light and historic architecture across three distinct categories:
Colour Photography (Ages 18+)
Black & White Photography (Ages 18+)
Junior Category (Ages 11-18, Colour or Black & White Photography)
Capturing the interior splendour
To be eligible, all submitted photographs must be taken inside Exeter Cathedral during the submission window of 1-31 August 2026. Photographers are encouraged to explore publicly accessible areas – including the Nave, Chapels, Cloister Gallery, Cathedral Café and Shop – or capture unique angles while attending official guided tours such as the Roof Tour, Onwards & Upwards Tour or Stones & Bones Tour.
How to enter
Submissions are open online from 1 August until 31 August 2026. Entrants may submit up to two photos. Standard Cathedral visitor admission fees or a valid Welcome Card apply when taking photos inside the Cathedral, directly supporting the ongoing conservation and care of the building. For full rules, terms and conditions, and to submit entries, click Find Out More below.
