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Since the 12th Century, a place of daily prayer, music, beauty, and peace. All are welcome!
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Standing in the heart of the vibrant city, Bristol Cathedral is one of England’s great medieval churches. It boasts some of the UK’s most important medieval architecture, including a Norman Chapter House, brightly coloured chapels, and lofty arches and vaults of a unique hall church design. Enjoy a rich programme of services and events, a shop, café and peaceful garden.

08/06/2026

📣 Please note: there was an error in the timings included in our previous post.
The correct timings are:
• Rehearsal: 2.00pm
• Break: 3.15pm
• Cathedral Choir joins: 3.45pm
• Evensong: 5.15pm
The booking form and event information have now been updated. We apologise for any confusion and thank those who brought this to our attention.

06/06/2026

💙 With thanks to our volunteers

As the week comes to a close, we want to express our sincere thanks to all the volunteers who support Bristol Cathedral throughout the year.

Your time, care and commitment help make this a place of welcome, worship, heritage and community life.

We are truly grateful for everything you do.

05/06/2026

🎶 Come and Sing Choral Evensong 🎶

Have you ever wanted to sing alongside the magnificent Cathedral organ and experience the beauty of Anglican choral worship from within the choir?

Join us for a special Come and Sing Choral Evensong, open to singers of all abilities. Whether you're a regular choir member, an enthusiastic amateur, or simply love singing, you'll be warmly welcomed for an afternoon of music-making in our historic Cathedral.
Rehearse with our Cathedral music team before taking part in Choral Evensong, leading psalms, canticles and anthem, accompanied by the inspiring sound of the Cathedral organ.

✨ All singers welcome
✨ Music provided
✨ No audition required
✨ A wonderful opportunity to meet fellow singers and enjoy great choral music.

🕜 Rehearsal: 1.30pm
🕔 Choral Evensong: 5.15pm

To help us prepare music and seating, we'd love to know if you're planning to join us. Please let us know in the comments, send us a message, or click here: https://bristolcathedral.churchsuite.com/-/forms/ghwgq5m5

Tag a friend who loves to sing and come along together!

04/06/2026

📊 The difference volunteers make

In an average year at Bristol Cathedral, volunteers contribute thousands of hours across many areas of cathedral life:

• 2,700+ hours welcoming visitors
• 1,700+ hours caring for historic textiles
• 1,000+ hours of bell ringing for worship
• 840+ hours maintaining our gardens
• 580+ hours keeping the Cathedral clean and bright
• 750+ hours supporting finance and administration
• 250+ services supported by liturgical volunteers

Thank you for everything you give.

02/06/2026

🌟 Volunteers' Week 2026 🌟

This week we’re taking a moment to recognise and thank the many volunteers who support life at Bristol Cathedral.

From welcoming visitors and supporting worship to caring for our building, heritage and gardens, volunteers play a vital role in everything we do.

We are very grateful for all that they contribute.

31/05/2026

Lunchtime Organ Recital
Tuesday 2 June | 1.15pm

Take time out of your day to enjoy a lunchtime organ recital with Ronny Krippner, as part of the Grand Organ Festival celebrating the return of the renovated organ. A live video feed will also allow the audience to watch him at the console, offering a rare insight into the artistry behind the music.

Ronny is an internationally active organist, conductor, and teacher, known for his engaging performances, accessible introductions, and wide-ranging repertoire. He has given recitals across the UK, Europe, and the USA, and is in demand as both a soloist and collaborator in instrumental and choral music. In this recital, he presents a varied programme designed to showcase the expressive colour and versatility of the Cathedral organ.

29/05/2026

⛪ Trinity Sunday at Bristol Cathedral
Sunday 31 May | 10.00am

This Sunday we celebrate Trinity Sunday, our Feast of Title. Bristol Cathedral is formally known as The Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, and this feast sits at the heart of our identity and worship.

Join us for a joyful sung Eucharist with the full Cathedral Choir, followed by an instrumental recital from the Cathedral Choristers. A retiring collection will support the Choir Tour Fund.

28/05/2026

Big news! In the next leg of their tour, The Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal’s five-metre pair of inflatable wrong trousers have come to Bristol Cathedral! You can come and see them until Wednesday 3 June!
This trouser tour is drumming up excitement for Wallace & Gromit’s Wrong Trousers Day. Join The Grand Appeal on Friday 19 June and donate what you can for the right to wear your worst trousers.
As the dedicated charity for Bristol Children's Hospital, The Grand Appeal helps over 150,000 sick children each year. The charity funds cutting-edge medical equipment and research; vital distractions like music, art and play; and home-from-home accommodation for parents from across the South West.
This year’s Wrong Trousers Day celebration marks 25 years since the opening of Bristol Children’s Hospital; the cause behind the unfashionable legwear, as well as Aardman’s 50th anniversary.
It’s thanks to the fundraising efforts behind Wallace & Gromit’s Wrong Trousers Day and Aardman’s generosity in allowing their characters, Wallace & Gromit, to spearhead the campaign, that the hospital was made possible.
The money you donate will continue to support sick children and babies treated in Bristol Children’s Hospital and St Michael’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Join in wrongtrousersday.org.

27/05/2026

🔥 The Man Who Saved Bristol Cathedral

In October 1831, Bristol was engulfed in three days of riots following the rejection of the Reform Bill. In the chaos, the Bishop’s Palace was set on fire, and the flames spread into the Cloisters, destroying the Cathedral’s library in the Chapter House and centuries of books and records.
The crowd then moved towards the Nave. At that moment, William Phillips, a churchwarden, stood firm and barred the door, preventing the Cathedral itself from being set alight. His actions are remembered today with a plaque inside the building.

📸 The image shown here is a historical view of the ruined Bishop’s Palace to the south
✨ Discover this dramatic story and more on a Highlights Tour! https://ow.ly/ZRW950YVXZB
Tours this week: Friday 29 at 11am & Saturday 30 at 1.15pm

25/05/2026

Unfortunately there s no lunchtime recital this Tuesday, 26 May.
The next lunchtime recital will be organist Ronny Krippner
Ronny is an internationally active organist, conductor, and teacher known for his engaging performances.
Tue 02 Jun | 13:15 - 14:00

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Bristol Cathedral, College Green
Bristol
BS15TJ

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 4pm
Sunday	11:30am - 3pm

Telephone

+441179264879

Website

http://www.bristol-cathedral.co.uk/

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