Bristol Cathedral Launches Art Commission
19th June 2025
Bristol Cathedral has launched a new open call for visual artists to create a permanent artwork that honours the resilience, culture, and faith
19th June 2025
Bristol Cathedral has launched a new open call for visual artists to create a permanent artwork that honours the resilience, culture, and faith
19th June 2025
Shaun the Sheep invites visitors to Peterborough, St Edmundsbury celebrates an historic milestone, music for the longest day at Lincoln, a poem
18th June 2025
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 –
17th June 2025
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
17th June 2025
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
16th June 2025
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
16th June 2025
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
13th June 2025
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
11th June 2025
Three peregrine falcon chicks have successfully hatched at St Albans Cathedral this week. Peregrine chicks hatch at St Albans – nature at
10th June 2025
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
08th June 2025
“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
06th June 2025
Christine Barker – Sheffield Cathedral – Welcomer, guide and seamstress Christine shines through her unwavering commitment, diverse talents
06th June 2025
Restoring team – Coventry Cathedral The love and care and craftmanship of this team of two has saved Coventry Cathedral £333,000. The chairs at
05th June 2025
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
05th June 2025
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
05th June 2025
Jennifer Mason – Lichfield Cathedral – Welcomer, Shop Volunteer, Events Volunteer, Chamber Choir, Office Volunteer, MusicShare Jenny
04th June 2025
The unsung army of volunteers who make our cathedrals the special places they are, are being celebrated this week. Newgate® Cathedral Volunteer
04th June 2025
Stewart Alderman – St Edmundsbury Cathedral – Director of Enterprises and Health and Safety Lead Stewart brings his professional
04th June 2025
Flower Arranging Team – Birmingham Cathedral The team are responsible for our flower displays, seasonal bouquets and floral tributes for
03rd June 2025
Voluntary Choir – Derby Cathedral The Voluntary Choir has made an outstanding contribution to the life of Derby Cathedral through their regular
03rd June 2025
Sue Hall – Blackburn Cathedral – Cathedral Archivist / Welcomer / Education Volunteer / Tours and Group Visits / Event Steward Sue gives
02nd June 2025
Bell-ringing Team – Carlisle Cathedral The Bell Ringing Team at Carlisle Cathedral have just been named Band of the year in the Association
02nd June 2025
James Gaffney – Salisbury Cathedral – Gardener & Works Department Volunteer James is a dedicated young SEN gardener volunteer at
02nd June 2025
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
30th May 2025
“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
27th May 2025
A second world war plane suspended in the nave, Mars, Peace Doves, an Escape Room, an exhibition celebrating water, and the retelling of the
27th May 2025
A second world war plane suspended in the nave, Mars, Peace Doves, an Escape Room, an exhibition celebrating water, and the retelling of the
27th May 2025
A second world war plane suspended in the nave, Mars, Peace Doves, an Escape Room, an exhibition celebrating water, and the retelling of the
27th May 2025
A second world war plane suspended in the nave, Mars, Peace Doves, an Escape Room, an exhibition celebrating water, and the retelling of the
27th May 2025
A second world war plane suspended in the nave, Mars, Peace Doves, an Escape Room, an exhibition celebrating water, and the retelling of the
27th May 2025
A second world war plane suspended in the nave, Mars, Peace Doves, an Escape Room, an exhibition celebrating water, and the retelling of the
22nd May 2025
Bradford Cathedral will host the launch of the third national Cathedrals Cycle Relay this Saturday (24th May) celebrating the city’s status as
22nd May 2025
Sharing stories and making memories: English Cathedrals launch summer campaign #WishYouWereHere Wish You Were Here Summer 2025 Campaign This week
21st May 2025
Anna has great experience in the cathedral sector, she joined Birmingham Cathedral as Director of Development in January 2014. That followed an
20th May 2025
Gloucester Cathedral recently celebrated its American connections in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester at
13th May 2025
The Carlisle Cathedral Bell Ringers have won “Band of the Year” in the annual Association Of Ringing Teachers (ART) Awards. Carlisle Cathedral
13th May 2025
Leicester Cathedral has announced the completion of its new Heritage & Learning Centre. It is a state-of-the-art extension designed to share
08th May 2025
Hereford Cathedral will be opening its doors ‘after hours’ on Saturday 17 May, to give people the opportunity to experience a slightly different
07th May 2025
St Edmundsbury Cathedral is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the building of its Millenium Tower – by inviting visitors to replicate that
07th May 2025
The latest exhibition in the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library at Hereford Cathedral explores the history of St Ethelbert’s Almshouses. An
07th May 2025
Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms inspires a Psalm for Chichester – a major new musical commission to mark the cathedral’s 950th anniversary
07th May 2025
All eyes were on Worcester Cathedral’s peregrines with latest viewing figures showing the livestream was viewed over half a million times on
06th May 2025
“With the help of God, we will…” York Minster launches Talent Awards – commissioning new artworks to celebrate its 1400th anniversary. York
06th May 2025
This VE Day, Newcastle Cathedral will honour Danish merchant seamen, known as the ‘war sailors’, whose international memorial is housed within
06th May 2025
There will be a special service of Evensong commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe in Durham Cathedral. VE Day 80th Anniversary
06th May 2025
Lighting up red, white and blue, commemorative worship, music, bunting and bellringing – all our cathedrals are getting ready to remember,
25th April 2025
St Albans Cathedral will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a special choral evensong on Thursday, 8 May sung by the Abbey Singers.
25th April 2025
Lighting up red, white and blue, commemorative worship, music, bunting and bellringing – all our cathedrals are getting ready to remember,
25th April 2025
Lighting up red, white and blue, commemorative worship, music, bunting and bellringing – all our cathedrals are getting ready to remember,
25th April 2025
Lighting up red, white and blue, commemorative worship, music, bunting and bellringing – all our cathedrals are getting ready to remember,
25th April 2025
The three cathedral choirs of Bradford, Lichfield and St Pauls will join their voices for the oldest choral music event in the world. Three
23rd April 2025
Inspired by the shopping list of treasures plundered from Lincoln Cathedral by Henry VIII during The Reformation, a new exhibition of art is set
23rd April 2025
Did he or didn’t he?….Letter discovered in Hereford Cathedral’s Archives shines fresh light on relationship between Mr and Mrs Shakespeare. Happy
23rd April 2025
Lighting up red, white and blue, commemorative worship, music, bunting and bellringing – all our cathedrals are getting ready to remember,
23rd April 2025
Coventry Cathedral, whose ruins are a potent reminder of the cost of war, will commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a wide range of
23rd April 2025
Lighting up red, white and blue, commemorative worship, music, bunting and bellringing – all our cathedrals are getting ready to remember,
23rd April 2025
Lighting up red, white and blue, commemorative worship, music, bunting and bellringing – all our cathedrals are getting ready to remember,
23rd April 2025
Lighting up red, white and blue, commemorative worship, music, bunting and bellringing – all our cathedrals are getting ready to remember,
23rd April 2025
Lighting up red, white and blue, commemorative worship, music, bunting and bellringing – all our cathedrals are getting ready to remember,
23rd April 2025
Lighting up red, white and blue, commemorative worship, music, bunting and bellringing – all our cathedrals are getting ready to remember,
23rd April 2025
Lighting up red, white and blue, commemorative worship, music, bunting and bellringing – all our cathedrals are getting ready to remember,
23rd April 2025
Bradford Cathedral is inviting visitors to stitch themselves into a new tapestry to celebrate the city’s unique heritage for the UK City of
22nd April 2025
Bradford Cathedral is the latest cathedral to be awarded the Gold Eco Church award by the Christian conservation charity A Rocha UK, reflecting
21st April 2025
All our cathedrals are open for prayers and to light a candle at this time. A statement from the AEC: We are deeply saddened to hear the news of
16th April 2025
Recipients from across Durham, York, Wales and Scotland are preparing to attend the Royal Maundy service at Durham Cathedral on Holy Thursday.
15th April 2025
This Holy Week Rochester Cathedral is celebrating women in scripture through music, poetry and art. Women in Scripture at Rochester Cathedral A
15th April 2025
Preparing colourful displays fit for The King and Queen, reflections on contemporary religious art and women in scripture through paintings and
15th April 2025
Preparing colourful displays fit for The King and Queen, reflections on contemporary religious art and women in scripture through paintings and
15th April 2025
Preparing colourful displays fit for The King and Queen, reflections on contemporary religious art and women in scripture through paintings and
14th April 2025
Time is running out. Show them some love. Nominate your volunteer of the year. Nominate teams here or individuals here. It’s quick and easy
11th April 2025
Portsmouth Cathedral is bringing its unique history to life for children with the launch this week of the Portsmouth Cathedral Children’s
10th April 2025
We are currently seeking to appoint a new Executive Director. You can find the full job description, which includes details of the recruitment
08th April 2025
Wax carving workshops are taking place in Exeter Cathedral to create 1,000 individual wax sculptures for a major new work of art that takes its
08th April 2025
Telling the Magna Carta story anew: Durham Cathedral announces special contemporary arts programme. Magna Carta and the North – Durham
04th April 2025
Wells Cathedral is marking the anniversary of its medieval Chained Library by launching a limited edition gin inspired by the first botanical
04th April 2025
A partnership project between Lincoln Cathedral, the University and a rural broadband provider, is playing a vital role in monitoring Lincoln
04th April 2025
The ‘Practice’ Jarrow Stone, gifted to the people of Surrey in recognition of their support to the people of Jarrow during the economic hardships
02nd April 2025
Singing from the rooftops: Chichester Cathedral launches special match-funding opportunity to safeguard its musical heritage in its anniversary
02nd April 2025
Gloucester Cathedral receives funding boost for conservation of its world-famous Cloister. It formed a central part of daily life for the monks
01st April 2025
The F Word: Stories of Forgiveness exhibition opens in the nave of St Edmundsbury Cathedral this week and runs until the 13 April The F Word – an
31st March 2025
Peterborough Cathedral is celebrating a remarkable milestone, having exceeded its £300,000 fundraising target as part of the Peterborough
28th March 2025
“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you.” – Isaiah 66:13 Celebrating the gift of mothering this weekend Prayers
28th March 2025
With just days to go, Peterborough Cathedral has issued a rallying call for people to help them reach its target fundraiser of £300k by the end
27th March 2025
‘Hospitality in the name of Jesus Christ is at the heart of what we are about. This is not just a phrase on the website’ (Judges at
27th March 2025
In Worcester, retired Cathedral Ferry Master Mark Glossop was presented with a very special accolade – the Outstanding Contribution to Tourism
25th March 2025
Canterbury Cathedral has just appointed a dedicated pilgrim officer as it seeks to re-establish itself as England’s ultimate pilgrimage
25th March 2025
Visitors are invited to experience Space in Portsmouth Cathedral this week as it hosts the immersive light and sound show by artistic
19th March 2025
The North East’s most famous saint, St Cuthbert, will be celebrated at Durham Cathedral this weekend with a programme of special events and
18th March 2025
The first peregrine egg of 2025 has been laid at Salisbury Cathedral. The egg was laid at around 10.25am on Sunday 16 March. First Peregrine Egg
18th March 2025
Mothers share their journeys through art in an exhibition on child removal, resilience and healing at Newcastle Cathedral. A Story of Hope:
17th March 2025
Salisbury Cathedral is exploring the theme of ‘water’ through a creative programme of events, talks, art and family activities, including The
13th March 2025
Worcester Cathedral has launched its Peregrine Falcon livestream on You Tube as the birds return to the nest and the first egg is laid. First
12th March 2025
And now for something completely different – Bristol’s alto lay clerk and music and liturgical administrator, Tim Popple, has just revealed
12th March 2025
York Minster has unveiled its summer organ recital programme. It will feature heavy metal, improvisation, and Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the
12th March 2025
Coventry Cathedral will host a unique collaboration of Europe’s most distinguished boys’ choirs performing Bach’s St Matthew Passion on 4 April.
12th March 2025
The Festival of Early Music returns to Portsmouth Cathedral this month- 20-23 March celebrating the music of the Tudor, Restoration, and Baroque
12th March 2025
This Saturday, Southwell Minster is marking a very special occasion when it will celebrate 20 years since girls became part of the regular
12th March 2025
Worcester Cathedral Choir has announced it will be joined by composer Sir John Rutter at a concert this Saturday (15 March), featuring works by
12th March 2025
Woodcarvers, flower arrangers, stonemasons, cleaners, librarians, conservationists, textile and soundscape artists and bell-ringers. Exeter
10th March 2025
VE Day service announced at Westminster Abbey. A service to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) will take place at