Worcester Cathedral

Worcester Cathedral Worcester Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship and prayer for fourteen centuries It was founded in 680.
(1265)

Worcester Cathedral has been described as possibly the most interesting of all England's cathedrals, especially architecturally. Saint Oswald then built another cathedral in 983, and established a monastery attached to it. Saint Wulfstan began the present building in 1084 replacing the earlier cathedrals. The Cathedral's attractions include King John's Tomb, Prince Arthur's Chantry, the early 12th

Century Chapter House, St Wulfstan's Crypt, medieval cloisters and magnificent Victorian stained glass. There are spectacular views from the top of the Cathedral tower, for opening times see the Cathedral website...................................................................................

Admission is free. For our service times please visit the Cathedral website. The Holy Eucharist is live-streamed each day on this page at 8am.

Please note that due to Diocesan ordination services taking place this weekend, the Cathedral will be closed for general...
27/06/2026

Please note that due to Diocesan ordination services taking place this weekend, the Cathedral will be closed for general visiting on Saturday 27 June.

Then on Sunday 28 June we will be open for visiting slightly later from 1.30-3pm.

Thank you for your understanding 🙏

All are welcome to attend ordinations, and our other services this weekend 👉 https://www.worcestercathedral.org.uk/worship/services

27/06/2026
Latest from the Cathedral Library Blog: 'Military Monuments Tour of Worcester Cathedral'Worcester Cathedral’s military m...
26/06/2026

Latest from the Cathedral Library Blog: 'Military Monuments Tour of Worcester Cathedral'

Worcester Cathedral’s military monuments are numerous and could probably fill several articles, but if you are visiting the Cathedral, particularly with grandchildren or family and wish to pick out a selection that make a free self-guided summer tour of about forty minutes round the building then the following makes a good starting point...

Read more 👉 https://worcestercathedrallibrary.wordpress.com/2025/08/17/military-monuments-tour-of-worcester-cathedral/

📷 The Brigadier-General Taylor Monument. Image copyright the Dean and Chapter of Worcester Cathedral (UK)

26/06/2026

Holy Communion from Worcester Cathedral on Friday 26th June 2026 celebrated by Canon Doug Chaplin

Join us at 12.15pm today (Thursday 25 June) for a glorious Summer Lunchtime Recital by organist Philip Crozier. 🎵All are...
25/06/2026

Join us at 12.15pm today (Thursday 25 June) for a glorious Summer Lunchtime Recital by organist Philip Crozier. 🎵

All are welcome, with donations appreciated and its lovely and cool inside the Cathedral during this heatwave! ☀️😎

25/06/2026

Holy Communion from Worcester Cathedral on Thursday 25th June celebrated by Canon Kimberly Bohan

📢 Visitor NoticePlease note that on Wednesday 24 June, the East End of the Cathedral will be closed for visiting until 1...
24/06/2026

📢 Visitor Notice

Please note that on Wednesday 24 June, the East End of the Cathedral will be closed for visiting until 1pm due to a wedding taking place.

The rest of the Cathedral will be open as usual.

Thank you for your understanding 🙏

24/06/2026

Holy Community from Worcester Cathedral on Wednesday 24th June celebrated by Canon Kimberly Bohan

23/06/2026

Holy Communion from Worcester Cathedral on Tuesday 23rd June celebrated by the Revd Becky Elliott

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College Yard
Worcester
WR12LA

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 3pm

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