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Final rehearsals are under way at Hereford Cathedral ahead of next week’s premiere of The Hereford Mysteries, a sweeping retelling of the Bible

‘Lord, open the King of England’s eyes”  Tyndale was reported to have said before he was strangled at the stake and burned for his forbidden

‘The opening of the Community Wellbeing Garden at Rochester is a significant moment. My famous rose-growing predecessor, Dean Reynolds Hole,

The international organisation touring The Longest Yarn – Britain at War and The Longest Yarn – D-Day across the UK has been granted charitable

Chichester, Durham and Norwich cathedrals will each host a Luxmuralis light and sound experience this October, transforming some of

A millennium after the birth of William the Conqueror, Westminster Abbey will next year exhibit a new work inspired by the possible missing final

Two dog-friendly cathedrals have launched 2027 calendars starring their canine visitors, with St Edmundsbury Cathedral and Sheffield Cathedral

The Museum of the Moon, the touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram, has landed at Carlisle Cathedral and now rests beneath the starry ceiling

Salisbury Cathedral has just appointed two new apprentices who have joined the Works Department as trainee stonemasons. Apprentice stonemasons

A new exhibition using verbatim prison poetry to share the lived experience of people serving indeterminate sentences opens in Chester Cathedral

New artwork inspired by Tree of Amalion for Poets’ Corner J.R.R. Tolkien, writer, artist, scholar and linguist is to be honoured in Westminster

Legal leaders, prison chaplains, theologians and community organisations will come together at Winchester Cathedral this October for the fourth

A spectacular seven-metre model of the sun is set to light up Derby Cathedral this autumn, marking the start of its centenary celebrations. The

Special offer for AEC members and subscribers. Inspired by the Association of English Cathedrals’ Divine Light social media campaign, the

The celebration comes ahead of RSCM International Chorister Day on Sunday 4 October, when churches and cathedrals around the world will celebrate

Coventry Cathedral is throwing open its doors this weekend for an extraordinary 24 hours of continuous music, community and creativity from 4pm

Cathedral Isle of Man will be the focal point of the Archbishop of York’s visit to the Diocese of Sodor and Man, hosting the concluding act of

Lichfield Cathedral marked the return to choir school with a special installation service at which ten choristers were formally welcomed into the

At Salisbury Cathedral, Be a Chorister for a Day on Saturday 3 October will give boys and girls in Years 2 to 4 the chance to sing alongside

The world’s largest Mary, Queen of Scots exhibition has just opened in Peterborough Cathedral. There will be a special programme of events

Carlisle’s starry starry night ceiling is about to take on a whole new meaning when the Museum of the Moon by Luke Jerram lands there in

Three Church of England Cathedrals in One Day Pilgrimage. By Buffy G. Martin. Buffy, an American visitor managed to get to Guildford, Winchester

Free events at our cathedrals celebrate history, craftsmanship and community English Cathedrals are taking part in this year’s Heritage

Twelve English cathedrals have benefited from the latest grants awarded by the Cathedral Music Trust as part of its 70th anniversary year.

Guildford Cathedral is inviting the community to discover Transformations, a thought-provoking exhibition of artwork created by men in HMP

Broadcaster, historians, theologians, journalists and cultural commentators to explore faith, identity, healing, race, music, history and global

After eight years, more than 1.5 million stitches and the dedication of hundreds of volunteers, a remarkable embroidery recreating Peterborough

St Albans Cathedral is taking another important step on its journey to Net Zero with the installation of solar panels on the Canon

A replica of the historic Kirkdale sundial, made by York Minster’s team of craftspeople, has been unveiled by His Majesty King Charles III and

To mark the summer series of events celebrating the completion and dedication of Gloucester Cathedral’s new organ, supporters have the

Wakefield Cathedral has been named a finalist in the Charity of the Year category at the Wakefield Business Awards 2026. The recognition

Salisbury Cathedral’s popular Service for the Blessing of Pets returns this month and St Albans is getting ready to welcome all creatures great

Blackburn Cathedral hosted an exhibition that brought parish life into bloom over the weekend – part of its centenary celebrations. Parishes in

Truro Cathedral is getting ready to host Jacqui Parkinson’s acclaimed textile exhibition, Threads Through Revelation, that brings the final book

Winchester Cathedral is set to become a celebration of colour, creativity and the natural world this September as it opens its doors for Wild!

Budding amateur and professional photographers have been invited to capture the interior beauty of Exeter Cathedral this month. Let there be

It’s been 75 years since Basil Spence’s winning design was first revealed to rebuild Coventry Cathedral after it was bombed during the

Blessing for all God’s creatures at Worcester Cathedral. All creatures great and small – and their humans – will gather in

Scaffolding is being erected around Worcester Cathedral’s tower this week as work begins on the next phase of the Cathedral’s major

“Together, by the grace of God… we can calm each other when we are afraid; strengthen one another when we are weak; and work together

“Café 16 shows what can happen when organisations work together to help people fulfil their potential. We are looking forward to many more

Lichfield Cathedral’s latest community craft initiative is the Poppy Project, an 18-month project bringing people together from across Lichfield

Gloucester Cathedral has secured a £250,000 grant from the Wolfson Foundation towards the conservation of the internationally significant Great

Norwich Cathedral has launched a new Upper Level Tour giving visitors the chance to see the historic landmark from an entirely different

Portsmouth Cathedral has announced it has hit its fundraising target to start work on its belfry! The appeal was launched to help fund urgent

Conservation specialists at York Minster have announced a landmark fundraising campaign to safeguard the cathedral’s internationally significant

Attendance at Church of England cathedrals rose for the fifth year in a row in 2025, new figures published today show. Attendance at Cathedral

A giant marble run, exhibitions and immersive screening experiences that transports visitors to a British seaside holiday complete with

Chichester Cathedral will hold its Organ Spectacular on 5 September – an informal evening concert raising funds for the building and its

Truro Cathedral has announced its lunchtime organ series for summer 2026. The 2026 Truro Cathedral Organ Concert Series welcomes first-rate

Salisbury Cathedral’s popular Organ Prom returns this summer on Saturday 8 August, and is inspired by the Cathedral’s theme of Joyful Noise.

Southwark Cathedral has announced the return of its Summer Organ Festival, welcoming internationally acclaimed organists from across the UK and

Worcester Cathedral is inviting families to step into a world of imagination, creativity and adventure this summer with its ‘In Awe and

Chichester has launched a Summer of Colour which runs until 4 September and invites children and their grown-ups to look beyond the

Southwark Cathedral is the latest to host ‘The English Cathedral’, featuring Peter Marlow’s unique photographs of the naves of

Visitors will now be able to explore the stories and histories of our cathedrals through new digital guides that can be accessed on a smartphone.

The St Wilfrid’s Procession – dating back to 1108 when King Henry I granted the City of Ripon a charter to hold a fayre and feast in honour

Worcester Cathedral has launched its Summer Music Appeal to help sustain the music that lies at the heart of its worship, heritage and community

Truro Cathedral is hosting a pilgrimage in pictures and stories this summer celebrating The Cornish Celtic Way. The Cornish Celtic Way is a 125

Portsmouth Cathedral will celebrate its local artists when it hosts the Portsmouth & Hampshire Art Society’s free Summer Exhibition

Rochester Cathedral will bring together sculpture, painting, film, sound, performance and public participation this summer for a contemporary art

Carlisle Cathedral is hosting the Carlisle and Cumbria Artists 57th annual exhibition in the Fratry Hall this summer with over 280 original

St Edmundsbury Cathedral has announced a £7.137m grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the Abbey of St Edmund, Reborn project – a

New Dean for Coventry Cathedral. Coventry Cathedral and The Bishop of Coventry, the Right Reverend Sophie Jelley, are pleased to announce the

New pilgrimage routes across the North of England are inviting people of all backgrounds to step into journeys of reflection, discovery and hope.

Durham Cathedral is inviting people to take part in a new six-day walking pilgrimage and retreat, marking the first time the Cathedral has

A series of 12 portraits celebrating the life and witness of disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent people who minister and work in the Church of

A major new work of embroidery celebrating the Company’s history, the heritage craft of fine needlework and the revival of the rare medieval

Peterborough Cathedral is getting ready to welcome visitors to Travelling Bricks this summer. Travelling Bricks is an exhibition made of over 1

Hereford Medieval Festival and children go free into its chained library and Mappa Mundi Children can discover strange creatures and learn how to

Gloucester Cathedral has marked a landmark moment in its musical and cultural history with the dedication of its new organ at a special service

Sir David Suchet CBE – Voice of God for Hereford Mysteries. Hereford Cathedral has announced that renowned actor Sir David Suchet CBE will

“It reconnects this space with its historic purpose as a place of welcome, reflection and remembrance, while also offeringthe n invitation of

Southwark Cathedral is delighted to announce the appointment of bestselling author and renowned Thames mudlark Lara Maiklem as its first

Choirs from three historic towns and cities along Hadrian’s Wall will come together next month for a spectacular joint concert, marking the close

This piece first appeared in The Times’ Credo column on Saturday 20th June 2026. Written by George Lapshynov. If England lets its

The only three spired English cathedral was praised for continuing to meet high standards across all areas of its visitor offer in Visit

Southwell Minster will host Luke Jerram’s art installation Helios this summer with an exciting programme of events running alongside –

This summer, Wells Cathedral is to be visited by giant mythical creatures in a new summer-long event, inspired by a 17th century book, held in

Aric, the Director of Music and Master of the Choristers, had the opportunity to perform for the coronation scene featured in Ridley

Portsmouth Cathedral Choir travelled to Caen, Bayeux and Arromanches for a long weekend of D-Day82 commemorations in France last week. You can

As Magna Carta Day approaches on 15 June, Salisbury Cathedral is marking the occasion with the launch of a brand‑new visitor tour exploring the

More than 120 exhibitors, a mini Flower Festival, live entertainment, expert talks and demonstrations are among the highlights of this year’s

Coventry Cathedral has issued an open call to musicians, choirs, bands and performers to be part of a 24 hours live music marathon this

The National Lottery Heritage Fund says ‘yes‘ to Ely Cathedral’s plans for vital conservation works on it’s stained glass

St Edmundsbury Cathedral is celebrating the appointment of eleven tour guides who have become accredited with the white badge approved by the

Ripon Cathedral is inviting visitors to delve into the intrigue, drama, and Yorkshire legacy of the turbulent Tudors with a series of talks

‘If cathedrals were to fail – and it is much closer to midnight than many think … … the loss would not be borne by the Church alone,

Puppet shows based on the story of Saint Alban, the first saint of Britain and St Albans cathedral’s Victorian renovations have been performed by

Community-Crafted ‘Common Threads’ on Display at Lichfield Cathedral. A table runner that brought together a community and told their stories has

Bradford Cathedral will host Re:Imagine Migration, bringing together voices from across faith, culture and our public life for an open

Jackson Brown, age 12, is trying to visit all the Anglican Cathedrals in England and is jumping for joy outside each one! He is sharing photos of

The 2026 Southern Cathedrals Festival will take place in Chichester Cathedral next month. The programme has been announced for the annual

Salisbury Cathedral has announced a summer of organ music – including the highly anticipated return of the Organ Prom. Opening this year’s

A drama charting the church’s role in the transatlantic slave trade – and based on letter from Lambeth archive – comes to Ripon Cathedral

Worcester Cathedral is delighted to have welcomed back its family of peregrine falcons this week. After showing promising signs of nesting, the

The Ronald Wilson Award for Music has just been awarded at Carlisle Cathedral celebrating the qualities that underpin the life and leadership of

Guildford Cathedral has put a call out for girls to come and join them for a special open night for Girl Choristers later this month. This

Gloucester Cathedral is celebrating after being named Best Cultural Venue of the Year at the prestigious SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle and

Ripon Cathedral hosts rural housing conference to futureproof rural communities. Ripon Cathedral will host a major Rural Housing Conference next