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Exeter Cathedral A vibrant community hub and a world-class heritage destination, Exeter Cathedral has been at the heart of Devon for nearly a thousand years.
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1,000 Years of History | Medieval Café | Treasures Exhibition | Tours | Shop | Family Activities | Worship | Events | Historic Landmark | Home to The Exeter Book and the world's longest uninterrupted medieval stone vaulted ceiling Now, as then, it offers a refuge for reflection, a place for prayer, and a stage for artists, performers and musicians. It has witnessed a fascinating history and remains home to a living faith, a place for learning and a retreat for relaxation. Exeter Cathedral is, at once, a centre of innovation and of ancient treasures; telling stories of the past while carefully conserving them for the future. Innovatively sharing its secrets to welcome a new generation.

What's with the clay? 🤨 📌Our Stonemasons have been hard at work carving stone for their pinnacles. 🔨Wondering why they g...
21/10/2026

What's with the clay? 🤨 📌

Our Stonemasons have been hard at work carving stone for their pinnacles. 🔨

Wondering why they go through this process? Follow along to see next week's video explaining why their clay and plaster models look like this!

Here's a handy guide to discover what's on over the next few weeks 🍁EXHIBITIONS 📸✦ Photography Exhibition: 16-31 October...
21/10/2026

Here's a handy guide to discover what's on over the next few weeks 🍁

EXHIBITIONS 📸
✦ Photography Exhibition: 16-31 October – see the nine stunning finalists' photos. Included in standard admission (or free with your Welcome Card or Annual Pass)

TOURS 🔍
✦ Roof Tour: Throughout November – see the best views of Exeter from our famous North Tower
✦ Onwards & Upwards Tour: Thursday 12 & 19 November – our most comprehensive overview of Exeter Cathedral (highly-rated – includes roof tour)
✦ Medieval Mysteries Tour: Thursday 22 October, 12pm & 3pm – FREE
✦ Exclusive Tour: Uncovering the Civil War at Exeter Cathedral: Tuesday 10 November, 2pm – discover stories of the Civil War in our Library & Archives

HALF TERM 🎨
✦ Cathedral-themed art activities with professional local artist for children 5+ years: 26-29 October, 10:30am & 1:30pm drop-in sessions – £4/child (adults go free)
✦ Explorer backpacks (available from the Welcome Desk – included in admission)

LIBRARY & ARCHIVES 🎨
✦ 2026 Annual Library Lecture: The Enlightened Mr Parkinson: Wednesday 4 November, 7pm – hear about the life of the pioneering individual who first identified Parkinson’s disease
✦ Free drop-in session: 'Through the Frontispiece': Tuesday 27 October, 1pm-3pm

MUSIC 🎶
✦ Queen by Candlelight: Thursday 22 October
✦ Eagles by Candlelight: Thursday 23 October
✦ The Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending: Friday 24 October
✦ Cathedral Café Concert 'Lantern Lates': Thursday 29 October
✦ Voices Of Valjean: Thursday 5 November

NEWLY RELEASED TICKETS 🎟️
✦ Be a Chorister for a Day: Saturday 28 November
✦ Handel's Messiah: Sunday 6 December, 2:30pm
✦ Christmas with the Cathedral Choir: 8, 10 & 12 December, 7pm
✦ Luxmuralis' Lost Worlds (immersive experience): 6-9 January (late tickets currently available – early tickets available soon)

Find out more: exeter-cathedral.org.uk

We look forward to welcoming you!

Photos by Kevin Edworthy

You might have seen that Ginevra – one of talented former Choristers – won BBC's Senior Young Chorister of the Year 2026...
20/10/2026

You might have seen that Ginevra – one of talented former Choristers – won BBC's Senior Young Chorister of the Year 2026, and now you'd love to hear our Choir in person… we'd be delighted to welcome you! Swipe to explore opportunities to hear us sing 🎵

For many, attending one of these events at Exeter Cathedral is what starts off their Christmas season…

Or maybe you'd like to start a new tradition!

Tickets are available from our website, and bookings for our popular Chorister open day are now open: https://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/page/3/

Here’s what’s on this week at Exeter Cathedral:✦ Stones & Bones Tour (20 October)✦ Roof Tour (20 October)✦ Onwards & Upw...
19/10/2026

Here’s what’s on this week at Exeter Cathedral:

✦ Stones & Bones Tour (20 October)
✦ Roof Tour (20 October)
✦ Onwards & Upwards Tour (22 October)
✦ The Music of Queen by Candlelight (22 October)
✦ The Music of Eagles by Candlelight (23 October)
✦ The Four Seasons and The Lark Ascending (23 October)

Find out more: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/

Join us in praying over this coming week 🙏God, our light and our salvation:illuminate our lives,that we may see your goo...
18/10/2026

Join us in praying over this coming week 🙏

God, our light
and our salvation:
illuminate our lives,
that we may see your goodness
in the land of the living,
and looking on your beauty
may be changed into the likeness
of Jesus Christ our Lord.

CONGRATULATIONS GINEVRA! Former Exeter Cathedral Chorister Ginevra Dobson is BBC Songs of Praise' 2026 Senior Young Chor...
18/10/2026

CONGRATULATIONS GINEVRA! Former Exeter Cathedral Chorister Ginevra Dobson is BBC Songs of Praise' 2026 Senior Young Chorister of the Year! We’re so proud of her: we knew she would go on to great things, just not so soon!


—
The Diocese of Exeter Blundell's School English Cathedrals Cathedral Music Trust

OPENING TOMORROW: A limited-time Photography Exhibition showcasing our nine Photography Competition finalists' stunning ...
15/10/2026

OPENING TOMORROW: A limited-time Photography Exhibition showcasing our nine Photography Competition finalists' stunning photographs ❤️

We warmly invite you to show your support, not only for our finalists (congratulations to winners Matthew, Graham and Isabel!), but for the creative arts and, of course, our amazing Cathedral. So why not make a day of it?

✦ 16-31 October (from 1pm on Friday 16 & Sunday 18 October)

✦ Included in our standard Cathedral entry price (or free if you have an annual pass – given to you if you Gift Aid your Cathedral entry ticket – or if you have a Welcome Card – available if you live in EX1-4 or you're a student. Entry is half-price on Sundays).

✦ Exeter Cathedral (and Photography Exhibition)
Monday-Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: 11:30am-4pm

✦ Cathedral Café
Monday-Saturday: 10am-3:30pm
Sunday: 11:30am-4pm

✦ Treasures Exhibition
Monday-Saturday: 10am-4pm
Closed on Wednesdays & Sundays

This photograph – 'Keeper of Keys' by Gregorio Luiz Gomez (Runner Up) – is one of nine that will be on display.

We look forward to welcoming you!

This competition has been generously supported by London Camera Exchange (Exeter Store), Exeter College, Guildhall Shopping Centre, Hotel Indigo by IHG Exeter, InExeter, Princesshay Exeter, John Lewis & Partners

FINAL DAY: Autumn Fair – today: 10am-3:30pm! 🍁Today is your opportunity to discover some of the South West's most stunni...
14/10/2026

FINAL DAY: Autumn Fair – today: 10am-3:30pm! 🍁

Today is your opportunity to discover some of the South West's most stunning gifts, made by local artists who have spent years perfecting their craft. From stained glass windows and leather bags, to hand-drawn cards and intricately knitted winter-wear (and so, so much more) – come and find a unique, quality gift for yourself or those you love.

Plus, who doesn't love free mulled w**e?! Make sure to pre-book your ticket to claim your complimentary drink: https://www.ticketsource.com/exetercathedral/e-olblbp 🍷

We look forward to giving you a warm welcome!


14/10/2026

Intrigued about why our stonemasons work in clay and plaster before moving to stone? 🤔

Stonemason Ollie explains the process in Part 2 of our stonemasonry series.

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 11:30am - 3pm

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