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The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, Bishop of London, has been named as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. She is the first woman to

“Lincoln Cathedral soars above the local countryside, as a focal point for communities over hundreds of years in many aspects of life. The

Charlie the python and other special guests joined the Animal Service at Ely Cathedral on Sunday. Celebrating All Creatures Great and Small at

Salisbury Cathedral will premiere a brand-new light and sound show from Luxmuralis this November, when Sarum Lights returns. Sarum Lights: Lost

Visitors can experience an immersive light and sound show that will tell the story of Chichester Cathedral’s 950th anniversary and help raise

Truro Cathedral has announced it is bringing Luke Jerram’s touring artwork, Mars to the cathedral in October. The exhibition will explore war and

Poppy Fields, a powerful light and sound installation created by Luxmuralis, is coming to Gloucester Cathedral. It opens on 17 October until

Blackburn Cathedral has announced the return of artist Luke Jerram to the cathedral following the success of his Museum of the Moon last year

Manchester Cathedral’s £10m development “Our Cathedral, Our City”  project has gained support with a £4.6m pledge. Manchester Cathedral project

The stained glass of England’s cathedrals is the focus of a new book that explores the artistic beauty of stained glass. Divine Light, Janet

This programme of thought-provoking events is designed to bring together public servants, thought leaders, and the wider community to reflect and

Bradford Cathedral will host Re:Imagine Global Peace, an intimate, experimental conversation held over food later this month. This gathering will

The Sarum Master Bible goes on display at Salisbury from 6 October. A treasured bible illustrated by a medieval master around 775 years ago and

Worcester Cathedral has installed a reflective space to mark World Suicide Prevention Day this week. The safe space for reflection and support

From Truro to Carlisle, Liverpool to Lincoln and everywhere in between – all our cathedrals are getting ready to celebrate Heritage Open Days

York Minster has been awarded renewed Accredited Museum status for its Undercroft Museum, Treasury and Crypts. The award recognises its

Leicester Cathedral welcomed His Royal, The Duke of Edinburgh, on his visit to Leicester last week, as he attended engagements showing the city’s

On Sunday 28 September 2025, Salisbury Cathedral will celebrate 800 years to the day of the dedication of the first three altars and the

Music lovers and walkers alike are invited to take part in a unique day of song and pilgrimage through the stunning landscapes that inspired

Westminster Abbey has announced a special exhibition of icons this September. Icons for Hope and Faith – Westminster Abbey The exhibition,

Derby Cathedral has been awarded a £244,401 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to strengthen its organisational, financial, and

Norwich Cathedral has unveiled a new exhibition of outdoor art this Autumn – part of a rolling programme of arts that celebrates the cathedral’s

The Church of England’s latest cathedral statistics show continued growth in 2024, with weekly attendance rising to 31,900, an increase of eleven

Visitors were queuing round the block when The Longest Yarn – the 3D depiction of the D-Day landing in wool art – went on display in Southwell

Own a piece of living history: online auction now live featuring unique stone carvings from Gloucester Cathedral’s Stone Carving Festival. The

Gloucester Cathedral will host its first ever Stone Carving Festival this August bank holiday: a celebration of craft and skill, where visitors

Worcester, Salisbury, Ely, Portsmouth and St Albans Cathedrals are getting ready to host annual pet services, offering blessings for pets,

“At a time when words are so often used to divide, we hope Enlighten will offer a voice of hope and help to foster deeper understanding and

The Coventry Cathedral restorer volunteers are a quiet force who bring love, care, craftsmanship and commitment to a project that has so far

Punnets of plums had been left on the doorstep of the Big Table Café in Corrin Hall, a big, airy community building in the shadow of St German’s

Historic England grant secures immediate future of former school in Peterborough Cathedral’s precinct, a plaque will be unveiled on the visitor

A red sign celebrating the origin of Lincoln City Football Club’s nickname – The Imps – has been unveiled at Lincoln Cathedral. Historic England

Historic England grant secures immediate future of former school in Peterborough Cathedral’s precinct, a plaque will be unveiled on the visitor

New art to provoke, hidden treasures and ancient manuscripts to explore, and peace doves for reflection and calm, – just some of the events

Visitors can discover hidden treasures from Exeter Cathedral’s collections for the first time in a brand-new exhibition space. Exeter Cathedral’s

New art to provoke, hidden treasures and ancient manuscripts to explore, and peace doves for reflection and calm, – just some of the events

From the Deans of Guildford, Bradford, and Birmingham, and 28 other deans and acting deans of English cathedrals. Gaza and the West Bank

The bravery of all who served in the Far East during the Second World War will be remembered at a special service at Norwich Cathedral to mark

Worcester Cathedral has joined forces with four leading local solicitors to offer people the chance to write or update their Will this summer in

Cathedrals will be joining in the national two-minute silence at noon on Friday 15 August to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Japan,

Coventry Cathedral will mark Coventry Hiroshima Remembrance on August 6 remembering that fateful day in 1945 when an atom bomb was dropped on

This summer Westminster opens its doors for a season of creativity, reflection, and discovery. Inside Out Festival 2025 – Westminster Abbey

Hereford Cathedral will open its Cloisters to artists to experience the space and create work in response to this very special location.

Hereford Cathedral is getting ready to host the Three Choirs Festival, Salisbury Cathedral has announced the return of its popular organ

Hereford Cathedral is getting ready to host the Three Choirs Festival, Salisbury Cathedral has announced the return of its popular organ prom,

Hereford Cathedral is getting ready to host the Three Choirs Festival, Salisbury Cathedral has announced the return of its popular organ prom,

Hereford Cathedral is preparing to tell the story of the birth of Jesus in a fully staged production this November. Auditions are taking place in

York Minster’s iconic Rose Window is undergoing restoration which will include an up-close analysis to preserve the window for future

Guildford Cathedral will host a special County Service on Sunday 17 August at 6.00pm to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day

‘It is my passion and a gift from God, and it should be shared.’ We meet Christine Barker, winner of the Volunteer of the Year Award, Sheffield

Durham Cathedral opened its doors to a powerful new exhibition, Magna Carta and the North. The exhibition invites visitors to explore one of the

Visitors can explore key moments in the Bible told through millions of stitches as the work of textile artist Jacqui Parkinson goes on tour.

The hugely popular Miners’ Festival Service at Durham Cathedral will return this weekend as part of the 139th Durham Miners’ Gala. 

Made possible by National Lottery players, the project will conserve and protect the Abbey ruins, build a visitor centre, expand and improve the

Twelve of our cathedrals have benefitted from the latest awards from the Cathedral Music Trust to support their musical legacies. The music

Westminster Abbey will donate £600,000 over the next three years to the Cardinal Hume Centre, which will enable the development and delivery of

Over 100 cyclists travelled around the country from Cathedral to Cathedral, starting and ending in Bradford to mark the UK City of Culture

Bradford Cathedral has announced a heritage weekend of crafts and craft-making, a shoal of 950 fish is on display in Chichester Cathedral which

Bradford Cathedral has announced a heritage weekend of crafts and craft-making, a shoal of 950 fish is on display in Chichester Cathedral which

Bradford Cathedral has announced a heritage weekend of crafts and craft-making, a shoal of 950 fish is on display in Chichester Cathedral which

Bradford Cathedral has announced a heritage weekend of crafts and craft-making, a shoal of 950 fish is on display in Chichester Cathedral which

Southwark Cathedral will celebrate the founding of its Girls’ Choir – the first cathedral in London to do so – almost 25 years to the

Portsmouth Cathedral will host a special live broadcast of BBC 3’s Choral Evensong tomorrow (Wednesday 2nd July) for the Eve of St Thomas, the

Newgate Volunteer of the Year Awards Sue Hall, archivist, welcomer, education team at Blackburn Cathedral Sue came runner up in the individual

Is this the greatest team of needleworkers ever assembled? Needleworkers from twelve of our cathedrals have been chosen to take part in a unique

Gloucester Cathedral has announced the re-opening of its tower tours just in time for the summer holidays, with a new roof deck. Rochester has

Rochester has announced heritage lottery funding for its ambitious summer project which sees a plane suspended in the nave, Bradford is sharing

Rochester has announced heritage lottery funding for its ambitious summer project which sees a plane suspended in the nave, Bradford is sharing

Rochester has announced heritage lottery funding for its ambitious summer project which sees a plane suspended in the nave, Bradford is sharing

BBC Songs of Praise will come from Bradford Cathedral this Sunday celebrating the city’s status as UK’s City of Culture for 2025.  BBC Songs of

Peterborough is bracing itself for a Shaun the Sheep summer as it joins the city to celebrate the country’s most famous animated sheep. From 28

Shaun the Sheep invites visitors to Peterborough, St Edmundsbury celebrates an historic milestone, music for the longest day at Lincoln, a poem

A poem written by Jane Austen in her own hand is now on display at Winchester Cathedral. Shaun the Sheep invites visitors to Peterborough, St

‘You here present who mourn their passing from your homes will know that their names will remain forever here, written on the Minster’s

Birmingham Cathedral has commissioned a new nativity set that speaks into its mission and ministry and the city that it serves. After an Open

Bristol Cathedral has launched a new open call for visual artists to create a permanent artwork that honours the resilience, culture, and faith

Shaun the Sheep invites visitors to Peterborough, St Edmundsbury celebrates an historic milestone, music for the longest day at Lincoln, a poem

The story of St Alban will be re-enacted and celebrated this Saturday, honouring the legacy of Britain’s first Christian martyr. St Alban Day –

Durham Cathedral announces events to tell the story of Magna Carta in the North. A luminous lightwork will tell the story of the Magna Carta and

A luminous lightwork will tell the story of the Magna Carta and the North in Durham,  a modern art installation inspired by the unknown story of

A luminous lightwork will tell the story of the Magna Carta and the North in Durham,  a modern art installation inspired by the unknown story of

A luminous lightwork will tell the story of the Magna Carta and the North in Durham,  a modern art installation inspired by the unknown story of

A luminous lightwork will tell the story of the Magna Carta and the North in Durham,  a modern art installation inspired by the unknown story of

Three peregrine falcon chicks have successfully hatched at St Albans Cathedral this week. Peregrine chicks hatch at St Albans – nature at

Here’s a list of every team and individual nominated for volunteer of the year or volunteer team of the year. The winners, runners-up and

“I was blown away” Volunteers of the Year winners announced. Who won? It’s the end of National Volunteer Week and we’d like to say

Christine Barker – Sheffield Cathedral – Welcomer, guide and seamstress Christine shines through her unwavering commitment, diverse talents

Restoring team – Coventry Cathedral The love and care and craftmanship of this team of two has saved Coventry Cathedral £333,000. The chairs at

York Minster is the latest cathedral to be awarded a Gold Eco Church Award, by A Rocha UK, a Christian charity working to protect creation and

Big Table Café – Cathedral Isle of Man Every Monday the team prepare and serve a freshly cooked three course meal as well as offering meals

Jennifer Mason – Lichfield Cathedral – Welcomer, Shop Volunteer, Events Volunteer, Chamber Choir, Office Volunteer, MusicShare Jenny

The unsung army of volunteers who make our cathedrals the special places they are, are being celebrated this week. Newgate® Cathedral Volunteer

Stewart Alderman – St Edmundsbury Cathedral – Director of Enterprises and Health and Safety Lead Stewart brings his professional

Flower Arranging Team – Birmingham Cathedral The team are responsible for our flower displays, seasonal bouquets and floral tributes for

Voluntary Choir – Derby Cathedral The Voluntary Choir has made an outstanding contribution to the life of Derby Cathedral through their regular

Sue Hall – Blackburn Cathedral – Cathedral Archivist / Welcomer / Education Volunteer / Tours and Group Visits / Event Steward Sue gives

Bell-ringing Team – Carlisle Cathedral The Bell Ringing Team at Carlisle Cathedral have just been named Band of the year in the Association

James Gaffney – Salisbury Cathedral – Gardener & Works Department Volunteer James is a dedicated young SEN gardener volunteer at

It’s National Volunteer Week! Time to pay tribute and say THANK YOU to the thousands of volunteers that make our cathedrals the special places

“From the Vow Made installation will be ‘a thousand thank yous’ suspended in the nave of the cathedral. We cannot wait to see how it