Astronomical clock – Wells Cathedral
13th January 2023
Cathedral Treasure, Finalist Number 9. Tempus fugit: time flies at Wells Cathedral, Astronomical Clock (c, 1390) There are 10 finalists in
13th January 2023
Cathedral Treasure, Finalist Number 9. Tempus fugit: time flies at Wells Cathedral, Astronomical Clock (c, 1390) There are 10 finalists in
13th January 2023
Cathedral Treasure, Finalist Number 8. Flowering of naturalistic craftsmanship, Leaves of Southwell – Southwell Minster. Sir Nikolaus
13th January 2023
Cathedral Treasure, Finalist Number 7. Remarkable decor from the thirteenth century, the Nave Ceiling at Peterborough Cathedral. The nave ceiling
13th January 2023
Cathedral Treasure, Finalist Number 6. Angel in waiting: hidden for nearly a millennium, the Lichfield Angel (c.800) There are 10 finalists in
13th January 2023
Cathedral Treasure, Finalist Number 5. Fan vaulting: a Gloucester invention – Gloucester Cathedral There are 10 finalists in our
13th January 2023
Cathedral Treasure, Finalist Number 4. A gateway to heaven. The Prior’s Door at Ely Cathedral There are 10 finalists in our Cathedral
13th January 2023
Cathedral Treasure, Finalist Number 3 A masterpiece from the dawn of the Industrial Revolution Bakewell Screen (commissioned 1722, installed by
13th January 2023
Peterborough Cathedral has renewed its call for hosts to come forward to offer accommodation for those fleeing war-torn Ukraine as news comes in
13th January 2023
Art in Cathedrals 2023 Visitors are being asked to share their hopes and dreams for a new art installation at Rochester, Lincoln will host its
13th January 2023
Coventry Cathedral has announced it has been awarded a new grant from Benefact Trust that will help sustain and develop its mission by expanding
12th January 2023
Birmingham Cathedral’s famous Burne-Jones windows will be brought to life over the next three nights through a unique immersive sound and light
12th January 2023
Cathedral Treasure, Finalist Number 2 Venerated place of pilgrimage and prayer to a healing saint The Shrine of St Frideswide at Christ Church
12th January 2023
Cathedral Treasure, Finalist Number 1 Canterbury Cathedral’s Portable Sundial (10th Century) There are 10 finalists in our Cathedral
11th January 2023
50 Days, 50 Treasures, 50 Cathedrals. Here are the most popular 10. What’s your favourite? Vote and you could win a brilliant book about
03rd January 2023
Chichester Cathedral smashes its target by raising over 500kg of food to help people in crisis this Christmas. At the start of the Advent period,
28th December 2022
The Final Treasure – Winchester Bible We’ve got Treasures – 50 Cathedrals, 50 Treasures We have now posted 50 cathedral
22nd December 2022
It’s all go at Blackburn Cathedral this week as the BBC moves in ready for its Christmas programming. For Blackburn Cathedral has been chosen as
22nd December 2022
A Chapel of Reconciliation for victims of violent crime and terrorism has been dedicated in Southwark Cathedral – five years after the London
20th December 2022
The Dean of Chichester is the latest to announce he is stepping down from the role early next year to serve parishes in Dorset. The news follows
20th December 2022
Peterborough Cathedral is once again calling for entries for an open exhibition of artworks reflecting on the times in which we are living. Made
20th December 2022
As we enjoy the lights of Christmas all around us may we also remember the suffering of those in our own communities, and across the world, for
20th December 2022
A Wall of Kindness where people in need can find free warm coats, taking part in an exhibition that gives voice to the homeless, and plans to
14th December 2022
Bradford Cathedral Choir will sing carols during half-time at the Bradford City vs Rochdale football match this Saturday (17 December). Bradford
14th December 2022
This Christmas there is a full calendar of Christmas concerts, carol services, worship and festive events at all our cathedrals from festive
14th December 2022
A painting has gone on display in St Edmundsbury Cathedral inspired by the conflict in Ukraine that will be auctioned off to support refugee
13th December 2022
Guests from Ukraine and their host families living in the North-East were invited to light Durham Cathedral’s Christmas tree this year
13th December 2022
York Minster today celebrated the outstanding achievement of former chorister Naomi Simon who was yesterday announced as the winner of the BBC’s
10th December 2022
What to do at Christmas when there’s no room in the inn – ie you’re in the middle of a major rebuilding programme. Leicester Cathedral has the
10th December 2022
Live nativities, a Nativity safari, a pet carol service, carols on the hour, services for those seeking sanctuary, and a ding dong merrily on
08th December 2022
York Minster and Norwich Cathedral will both feature in the final of this year’s BBC Young Chorister of the Year contest. For York, it’s a
07th December 2022
‘Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage’ (Ps 84:5, NIV). The Pilgrim Staff has been passed to St Davids
06th December 2022
Salisbury Cathedral’s 32ft Christmas Tree is now in place! The Norway Spruce from Longleat Forest went in on Monday 5 December under the
06th December 2022
Sandford Awards and Museum + Heritage Awards Now Open for Entries Entries are now open for the 2023 Sandford Awards for Heritage Learning. Worthy
30th November 2022
Darkness and light will prevail throughout our cathedrals this Advent as visitors are invited to experience the Christmas story anew. Darkness
30th November 2022
The BBC has just unveiled its Christmas programming with the announcement that Blackburn Cathedral will be the home of Christmas worship this
30th November 2022
A unique angel lantern is on display inside Derby Cathedral – part of the city’s Season of Light Lantern Sculpture Trail! The Angels are coming
30th November 2022
Durham, Ely and Chichester cathedrals have all announced plans to collect food or raise funds to help people in crisis this Advent. Cathedrals
29th November 2022
It is one year since Storm Arwen brought winds of over 100 mph to the country causing extensive damage to Worcester Cathedral when part of a
24th November 2022
People are invited to journey from darkness into light at services across our cathedrals this weekend marking the start of the season of Advent,
18th November 2022
The Association of English Cathedral Winter 2022 Campaign, Discover 50 Cathedral Treasures. Vote for your favourite here and you could win a copy
17th November 2022
A partnership which exists to provide training to the next generation of craftspeople. This makes the 11th cathedral to join this vital
16th November 2022
Exeter Cathedral is about to embark on its most significant building project since 1887, in the first phase of an ambitious new development
16th November 2022
A LOUDfence has been installed in Ely Cathedral this week as part of a diocesan-wide Season of Safeguarding to raise awareness of issues that
14th November 2022
Bradford Cathedral will host the animated virtual reality docu-drama Child of Empire this week, immersing viewers in one of the largest forced
10th November 2022
Monday the 14th November marks the 82nd anniversary of the Coventry Blitz of 1940, a night which turned the Cathedral Church of St. Michael not
09th November 2022
The Very Reverend Dominic Barrington, Dean of St James Cathedral, Chicago, United States, has been Installed as the 77th Dean of York. The
09th November 2022
Thousands of poppies will fall silently in Durham and Truro Cathedrals this Remembrance weekend as an act of remembrance and silent gratitude to
08th November 2022
Coventry Cathedral will stage a very special screening of Derek Jarman’s War Requiem this Remembrance Sunday – 60 years after it was
08th November 2022
The Garden of Remembrance has just been installed by The Royal British Legion at Hereford Cathedral ahead of Remembrance Sunday this weekend. The
08th November 2022
Our new monarch, King Charles III will visit York Minster this week with his Queen Consort and unveil a statue of his late mother commissioned to
04th November 2022
St Albans Cathedral Fireworks Spectacular will take place this Saturday – raising funds for local charities and St Albans Cathedral. £850,000 has
04th November 2022
Cathedrals will “Ring out for Climate’ this Saturday, joining the international call to ring their bells ahead of the start of the 2022 UN
04th November 2022
“As a relic of St Chad is so generously translated back to Lichfield, a part of the Cathedral’s heart is restored, and St Chad’s ministry of
03rd November 2022
.. and Winter Craft Fairs, Christmas Tree Festivals and all things Christmas. T’is the season … for Cathedral Christmas Markets. Many of our
02nd November 2022
“We put humanity first – no matter what religion you are, or how you have come to be in your situation, we will try to help
02nd November 2022
Coventry Cathedral has unveiled the third artist commissioned for its Broken Angel project launched after the Angel of the Eternal Gospel, a
02nd November 2022
A new sculpture designed to show Jesus’s legacy of love and sacrifice is the latest artwork to go on display in Newcastle Cathedral – part of a
28th October 2022
Cathedrals have been nominated in local and regional awards for the role they play in their communities and beyond. Bradford Cathedral has just
25th October 2022
Five of our cathedrals have been awarded accolades in the Visit England 2021-22 Visitor Attraction Awards. Lichfield, Salisbury and St Albans
25th October 2022
St Edmundsbury Cathedral is opening a warm space to the public following increases in energy prices and growing inflation. St Edmundsbury
21st October 2022
It was the first time the creative collective, Luxmuralis, had brought a light and sound art installation to one of our cathedrals in the north
20th October 2022
Flo the Falcon, one of the peregrine chicks that fledged from the Salisbury Cathedral Tower in 2021, has been spotted 90 miles away. Peregrines
20th October 2022
Carlisle Cathedral has once more teamed up with an inclusive-arts charity that provides creative opportunities for young people and adults with
20th October 2022
Nellie, a creative, functional fish sculpture, used to collect single-use plastic bottles and aluminium cans has been landed in the grounds of
20th October 2022
Visitors will be able to see York Minster in a new light, St Paul’s and Chichester are taking part in the Big Draw festival, Bradford has a
20th October 2022
A new light and sound installation will transform York Minster this half term and help raise funds to conserve the cathedral’s medieval stained
18th October 2022
Carlisle Cathedral has become the first Cathedral in The Church of England to become a registered charity with the Charity Commission for England
17th October 2022
Tickets have gone on sale and rehearsals will start in the new year in readiness to tell the greatest story ever told. Chester Mystery Plays,
12th October 2022
Unique and handmade gifts to be on sale at Peterborough Cathedral’s Christmas Craft and Gift Market. Peterborough Christmas Market 2022
12th October 2022
The date for the Coronation of the King has been announced. The King: coronation date set for Saturday 6th May 2023 Buckingham Palace has
11th October 2022
Canterbury cathedral have announced that Her Late Majesty The Queen approved the nomination of The Very Reverend Dr David Monteith, Dean of
07th October 2022
A ledger stone, honouring the cathedral’s founding father St Wilfrid, will be dedicated by Archbishop Stephen at the end of a service that will
30th September 2022
Cathedrals at Night: Bradford and St Edmundsbury cathedrals invite visitors to see their historic, sacred space in a new light. Bradford and St
30th September 2022
The main nave in Ely Cathedral will be filled with spectacular floral displays, there will be demonstrations of low-cost cooking in a time of
28th September 2022
Kindness, community and the indifference faced by many refugees. Made from the remnants of a boat carrying refugees wrecked near the Italian
28th September 2022
The voice of cathedral music, the Cathedral Music Trust has today announced the appointment of Anna Lapwood as its new Ambassador – joining
28th September 2022
‘Rally for the Earth’ at Winchester Cathedral and harvest gifts for those in need. A burning bush will form the centrepiece for Winchester
26th September 2022
The art installation ‘Peace Doves’ is an artwork created by Peter Walker Sculptor. Peace Doves by Peter Walker arrives at Sheffield Cathedral.
23rd September 2022
St Paul’s Cathedral to mark two significant moments in time this weekend: First British Sign Language sermon preached at St Paul’s A British Sign
23rd September 2022
A special service of reflection will take place at Liverpool Cathedral today (Friday 23 September) to remember young people who have lost their
23rd September 2022
This month we saw a number of retirements announced. Cathedral Communities get ready to say goodbye after a number of retirement announcements.
22nd September 2022
The Dean of Newcastle, the Very Revd Geoff Miller has announced he will retire this November. During his tenure, he has steered the cathedral
21st September 2022
This Autumn cathedrals will be hosting amazing light and sound exhibitions. Winchester Cathedral has announced a partnership with artistic
19th September 2022
Here is the order of service for the Queen’s state funeral, which will take place at 11am at Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19, in full:
16th September 2022
VIDEO : Queen Elizabeth II visits to cathedrals throughout the years. Queen Elizabeth II was a regular visitor to cathedrals throughout her
15th September 2022
Mourners will be able to come together to watch live coverage of the funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II in many of our cathedrals on Monday.
13th September 2022
Details of cathedral services for Her Majesty the Queen. Three beams of light will pierce the darkness above Lichfield Cathedral on Sunday during
12th September 2022
Hoards of people gathered at our cathedrals yesterday as local proclamation ceremonies took place up and down the country for King Charles III.
10th September 2022
A Prayer for our new King, Charles III Everlasting God, we pray for our new King. Bless his reign and the life of our nation. Help us to work
09th September 2022
The first Evensong since the death of HM The Queen will soon be taking place in our cathedrals which will give thanks for her life and
09th September 2022
“… and the love we have borne for decades for this remarkable woman deepens our grief – a grief we share with the whole world.” The
09th September 2022
A Service of Prayer and Reflection on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to be held at St Paul’s Cathedral today, Friday 9th September A
09th September 2022
Muffled bells rang out at noon today from our cathedrals. Flags have been lowered to half-mast, areas set aside for the laying of flowers and
08th September 2022
A special prayer written for Her Majesty the Queen. It is with great sadness that we have received the news of the death of Her Majesty the
07th September 2022
Carlisle Cathedral’s 900th anniversary celebrations will feature on the BBC’s Songs of Praise this Sunday. Over the summer, hundreds of people
07th September 2022
Lichfield Cathedral celebrated Climate Sunday by receiving not one but TWO awards to mark its Eco journey. Andy Lester, A Rocha UK’s Director of
07th September 2022
Choral Evensong typifies the English Cathedral tradition of choral worship. It features choral music, readings and prayers for the world and the
06th September 2022
He started his mission in Norwich, was ordained in Norwich Cathedral and today it was announced he will return to the city as its new Dean. The
02nd September 2022
Blackburn Cathedral’s Crypt, which became one of the first mass vaccination sites in the country, will close this weekend after delivering almost
01st September 2022
A member of Worcester Cathedral’s Eco Group is running a half marathon to raise awareness about climate injustice this Climate Sunday. Climate