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Chester Cathedral is a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, cultural hub, and a must-see attraction in Chester.
Only two weeks to go until the Christmas Tree Festival at the Cathedral🎄
Pre-book your Christmas entry here: chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173633217
Pre-book your Christmas entry here: chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173633217
November 14, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Only two weeks to go until the Christmas Tree Festival at the Cathedral🎄
Pre-book your Christmas entry here: chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173633217
Pre-book your Christmas entry here: chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173633217
To mark Interfaith Week 2025, Chester Cathedral and the University of Chester Chaplaincy Team will be hosting a second Faith2Faith Conversation with Chester’s Lord Mayor and Sheriff.
📆 Saturday 15 November
🕰 2pm
More details and book here: chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
📆 Saturday 15 November
🕰 2pm
More details and book here: chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
To mark Interfaith Week 2025, Chester Cathedral and the University of Chester Chaplaincy Team will be hosting a second Faith2Faith Conversation with Chester’s Lord Mayor and Sheriff.
📆 Saturday 15 November
🕰 2pm
More details and book here: chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
📆 Saturday 15 November
🕰 2pm
More details and book here: chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
All are welcome to join us on Remembrance Sunday at 10.15am for a service of thanksgiving which concludes with an Act of Remembrance at 11am at the War Memorial.
At 6pm the Nave Choir will sing music appropriate for the season of remembrance, interspersed with poetry and readings from Scripture.
At 6pm the Nave Choir will sing music appropriate for the season of remembrance, interspersed with poetry and readings from Scripture.
November 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
All are welcome to join us on Remembrance Sunday at 10.15am for a service of thanksgiving which concludes with an Act of Remembrance at 11am at the War Memorial.
At 6pm the Nave Choir will sing music appropriate for the season of remembrance, interspersed with poetry and readings from Scripture.
At 6pm the Nave Choir will sing music appropriate for the season of remembrance, interspersed with poetry and readings from Scripture.
Only two months left in 2025 but still time to see The Purgatory Project exhibition before it’s gone. It’s going to be another exciting month with the start of Christmas events at the end of November.
Find out everything happen at the Cathedral here:
chestercathedral.com/news/november-whats-on-2
Find out everything happen at the Cathedral here:
chestercathedral.com/news/november-whats-on-2
November 1, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Only two months left in 2025 but still time to see The Purgatory Project exhibition before it’s gone. It’s going to be another exciting month with the start of Christmas events at the end of November.
Find out everything happen at the Cathedral here:
chestercathedral.com/news/november-whats-on-2
Find out everything happen at the Cathedral here:
chestercathedral.com/news/november-whats-on-2
As Black History Month comes to an end, Dr Ben Fulford draws our attention to the stories behind memorials in the Cathedral and churches in the diocese connected to hidden histories of oppression of black people.
What the full video here:
chesterdiocese.org/news-1/chester's-slave-trade-connections
What the full video here:
chesterdiocese.org/news-1/chester's-slave-trade-connections
Slave Trade Connections in Chester Diocese | Chester Diocese
chesterdiocese.org
October 31, 2025 at 12:03 PM
As Black History Month comes to an end, Dr Ben Fulford draws our attention to the stories behind memorials in the Cathedral and churches in the diocese connected to hidden histories of oppression of black people.
What the full video here:
chesterdiocese.org/news-1/chester's-slave-trade-connections
What the full video here:
chesterdiocese.org/news-1/chester's-slave-trade-connections
All are welcome to attend Cathedral Eucharist for All Saints on Sunday 2 Nov at 10.30am followed by Requiem Eucharist for All Souls at 3pm which will include space to remember those we love who have died in recent years.
These services will also be streamed youtube.com/chestercathedralchoirandorgan
These services will also be streamed youtube.com/chestercathedralchoirandorgan
October 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
All are welcome to attend Cathedral Eucharist for All Saints on Sunday 2 Nov at 10.30am followed by Requiem Eucharist for All Souls at 3pm which will include space to remember those we love who have died in recent years.
These services will also be streamed youtube.com/chestercathedralchoirandorgan
These services will also be streamed youtube.com/chestercathedralchoirandorgan
Looking for something to do during half term? Chester Cathedral in LEGO® will be opened up for visitors to walk through on Tuesday from 11am-3pm plus there will be family activities in the Nave on Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm.
Both activities are free and no booking required.
Both activities are free and no booking required.
October 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Looking for something to do during half term? Chester Cathedral in LEGO® will be opened up for visitors to walk through on Tuesday from 11am-3pm plus there will be family activities in the Nave on Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm.
Both activities are free and no booking required.
Both activities are free and no booking required.
All are welcome to join us tonight for a special Choral Eucharist for the Eve of St Luke at 5.30pm.
This service will also be streamed on our Official YouTube Channel youtube.com/chestercathedralchoirandorgan
This service will also be streamed on our Official YouTube Channel youtube.com/chestercathedralchoirandorgan
October 17, 2025 at 9:18 AM
All are welcome to join us tonight for a special Choral Eucharist for the Eve of St Luke at 5.30pm.
This service will also be streamed on our Official YouTube Channel youtube.com/chestercathedralchoirandorgan
This service will also be streamed on our Official YouTube Channel youtube.com/chestercathedralchoirandorgan
Our last Assemble of the year is taking place tomorrow (Tuesday 14 October) where we will explore 'do prisons rehabilitate?'
Book your free ticket here: chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Book your free ticket here: chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
October 13, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Our last Assemble of the year is taking place tomorrow (Tuesday 14 October) where we will explore 'do prisons rehabilitate?'
Book your free ticket here: chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Book your free ticket here: chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Be a part of our annual Christmas Tree Festival 🎄
We are offering local schools and businesses the opportunity to decorate a tree based on the this year's theme, which will explore Christmas Around the World.
Find out more
chestercathedral.com/community/christmas-tree-festival
We are offering local schools and businesses the opportunity to decorate a tree based on the this year's theme, which will explore Christmas Around the World.
Find out more
chestercathedral.com/community/christmas-tree-festival
October 10, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Be a part of our annual Christmas Tree Festival 🎄
We are offering local schools and businesses the opportunity to decorate a tree based on the this year's theme, which will explore Christmas Around the World.
Find out more
chestercathedral.com/community/christmas-tree-festival
We are offering local schools and businesses the opportunity to decorate a tree based on the this year's theme, which will explore Christmas Around the World.
Find out more
chestercathedral.com/community/christmas-tree-festival
Want to join the Chester Cathedral team? We are currently looking for a Verger/Floor Coordinator, Cleaner, and Fundraising Assistant.
Find out more about these roles and apply here: hire.jtgo.co.uk/ChesterCathe...
Find out more about these roles and apply here: hire.jtgo.co.uk/ChesterCathe...
October 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Want to join the Chester Cathedral team? We are currently looking for a Verger/Floor Coordinator, Cleaner, and Fundraising Assistant.
Find out more about these roles and apply here: hire.jtgo.co.uk/ChesterCathe...
Find out more about these roles and apply here: hire.jtgo.co.uk/ChesterCathe...
This October, Chester Cathedral is proud to be taking part in Chester’s Festival of the Bible, a city-wide coming together of Christian churches with Bibles to display.
As part of the Festival, we are putting on Translating the Sacred find out more here:
chestercathedral.com/news/transla...
As part of the Festival, we are putting on Translating the Sacred find out more here:
chestercathedral.com/news/transla...
October 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
This October, Chester Cathedral is proud to be taking part in Chester’s Festival of the Bible, a city-wide coming together of Christian churches with Bibles to display.
As part of the Festival, we are putting on Translating the Sacred find out more here:
chestercathedral.com/news/transla...
As part of the Festival, we are putting on Translating the Sacred find out more here:
chestercathedral.com/news/transla...
The Chester Cathedral Community is delighted to learn that Dame Sarah Mullally is to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
Read our full statement here: chestercathedral.com/news/dame-sa...
Read our full statement here: chestercathedral.com/news/dame-sa...
October 3, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The Chester Cathedral Community is delighted to learn that Dame Sarah Mullally is to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
Read our full statement here: chestercathedral.com/news/dame-sa...
Read our full statement here: chestercathedral.com/news/dame-sa...
Autumn is in the air with changing leaves and chillier days. Although summer may be behind us, Chester Cathedral has a lot to offer this October with a variety of exhibitions and events.
Read this month's blog for some of the reasons to visit this month 👇
chestercathedral.com/news/october...
Read this month's blog for some of the reasons to visit this month 👇
chestercathedral.com/news/october...
October 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Autumn is in the air with changing leaves and chillier days. Although summer may be behind us, Chester Cathedral has a lot to offer this October with a variety of exhibitions and events.
Read this month's blog for some of the reasons to visit this month 👇
chestercathedral.com/news/october...
Read this month's blog for some of the reasons to visit this month 👇
chestercathedral.com/news/october...
All are welcome to join us at 5.30pm today, Monday 29 September, for the Cathedral Eucharist for Michael and All Saints. If you are unable to join us in the Cathedral this service will also be lived streamed on our official YouTube channel youtube.com/chestercathedralchoirandorgan
September 29, 2025 at 9:05 AM
All are welcome to join us at 5.30pm today, Monday 29 September, for the Cathedral Eucharist for Michael and All Saints. If you are unable to join us in the Cathedral this service will also be lived streamed on our official YouTube channel youtube.com/chestercathedralchoirandorgan
Small Sounds returns this Monday 15 September at 2pm. Join us for this free drop-in session of music and games for 0-5s and their grown-ups, every Monday during term time at 2pm.
September 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Small Sounds returns this Monday 15 September at 2pm. Join us for this free drop-in session of music and games for 0-5s and their grown-ups, every Monday during term time at 2pm.
We have received the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award for 2025! Chester Cathedral is voted top 10% 'things to do' worldwide. Thank you to our visitors for helping us achieve this award again this year.
September 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We have received the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award for 2025! Chester Cathedral is voted top 10% 'things to do' worldwide. Thank you to our visitors for helping us achieve this award again this year.
Join us this Thursday at 6.45pm to mark the 40th anniversary of the Faith in the City report.
Panellists Rob Wickham CEO of CUF, Bishop Tim Stevens former bishop of Leicester & Jenny Sinclair founder of Together for the Common Good
Book here ⬇️
chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Panellists Rob Wickham CEO of CUF, Bishop Tim Stevens former bishop of Leicester & Jenny Sinclair founder of Together for the Common Good
Book here ⬇️
chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
September 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Join us this Thursday at 6.45pm to mark the 40th anniversary of the Faith in the City report.
Panellists Rob Wickham CEO of CUF, Bishop Tim Stevens former bishop of Leicester & Jenny Sinclair founder of Together for the Common Good
Book here ⬇️
chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Panellists Rob Wickham CEO of CUF, Bishop Tim Stevens former bishop of Leicester & Jenny Sinclair founder of Together for the Common Good
Book here ⬇️
chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
A prayer following the death of the Duchess of Kent.
September 5, 2025 at 12:59 PM
A prayer following the death of the Duchess of Kent.
We are excited to announce we have a new format for Sunday morning children's groups beginning on 7 September with the launch of Children's Church at Chester Cathedral.
Hear about the exciting new programme:
chestercathedral.com/news/launch-of-childrens-church-at-chester-cathedral
Hear about the exciting new programme:
chestercathedral.com/news/launch-of-childrens-church-at-chester-cathedral
September 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM
We are excited to announce we have a new format for Sunday morning children's groups beginning on 7 September with the launch of Children's Church at Chester Cathedral.
Hear about the exciting new programme:
chestercathedral.com/news/launch-of-childrens-church-at-chester-cathedral
Hear about the exciting new programme:
chestercathedral.com/news/launch-of-childrens-church-at-chester-cathedral
Poetry and Conversations with Jay Hulme
📆 Friday 19 September at 6.30pm
Poet, speaker, and theologian Jay Hulme performs readings of his own poetry interspersed with opportunity for conversation throughout.
Book your free ticket here: chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
📆 Friday 19 September at 6.30pm
Poet, speaker, and theologian Jay Hulme performs readings of his own poetry interspersed with opportunity for conversation throughout.
Book your free ticket here: chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
September 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Poetry and Conversations with Jay Hulme
📆 Friday 19 September at 6.30pm
Poet, speaker, and theologian Jay Hulme performs readings of his own poetry interspersed with opportunity for conversation throughout.
Book your free ticket here: chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
📆 Friday 19 September at 6.30pm
Poet, speaker, and theologian Jay Hulme performs readings of his own poetry interspersed with opportunity for conversation throughout.
Book your free ticket here: chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Only a few days left to catch Making Tracks 200 before their final departure on Saturday 30 August. In September we return to a month full of Assemble style events, concerts and community happenings.
Here’s everything taking place - including a few free events
chestercathedral.com/news/septemb...
Here’s everything taking place - including a few free events
chestercathedral.com/news/septemb...
August 27, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Only a few days left to catch Making Tracks 200 before their final departure on Saturday 30 August. In September we return to a month full of Assemble style events, concerts and community happenings.
Here’s everything taking place - including a few free events
chestercathedral.com/news/septemb...
Here’s everything taking place - including a few free events
chestercathedral.com/news/septemb...
Chester Cathedral is delighted to announce our new Artist in Residence Kirushan Sivagnanam for 2025-2027.
Read more here:
chestercathedral.com/news/chester...
Read more here:
chestercathedral.com/news/chester...
August 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Chester Cathedral is delighted to announce our new Artist in Residence Kirushan Sivagnanam for 2025-2027.
Read more here:
chestercathedral.com/news/chester...
Read more here:
chestercathedral.com/news/chester...
Only one week to go until the Battle of the Organs!
Cathedral organists will combine forces for a light-hearted, organ skirmish, jam-packed with musical variety and virtuosity.
All proceeds go towards the organ appeal.
🎟 Get your tickets here: chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Cathedral organists will combine forces for a light-hearted, organ skirmish, jam-packed with musical variety and virtuosity.
All proceeds go towards the organ appeal.
🎟 Get your tickets here: chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
August 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Only one week to go until the Battle of the Organs!
Cathedral organists will combine forces for a light-hearted, organ skirmish, jam-packed with musical variety and virtuosity.
All proceeds go towards the organ appeal.
🎟 Get your tickets here: chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Cathedral organists will combine forces for a light-hearted, organ skirmish, jam-packed with musical variety and virtuosity.
All proceeds go towards the organ appeal.
🎟 Get your tickets here: chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Today marks 80th anniversary of VJ Day. We will be observing two minutes of silence throughout the Cathedral as well as an act of remembrance with the Lord Mayor at the War Memorial at 12pm.
All are welcome to join us in person or online for Evensong where there will be special prayers for VJ Day.
All are welcome to join us in person or online for Evensong where there will be special prayers for VJ Day.
August 15, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Today marks 80th anniversary of VJ Day. We will be observing two minutes of silence throughout the Cathedral as well as an act of remembrance with the Lord Mayor at the War Memorial at 12pm.
All are welcome to join us in person or online for Evensong where there will be special prayers for VJ Day.
All are welcome to join us in person or online for Evensong where there will be special prayers for VJ Day.