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Welcome to Norwich Cathedral. A place of worship and a heritage site with over 900 years of history.

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✨ #Advent2025 #CarolsCountdown ✨

🎵 Once in Royal David's City 🎵

Today’s featured carol from Norwich Cathedral Choir’s new Christmas album #LordOfTheDance.

Listen here and find out more about the album👇
cathedral.org.uk/news/carols-...

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December 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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🎵🙏 Live from Norwich Cathedral, Tuesday 2 December 🙏🎵

We will be #live at 5.30pm for Evensong sung by the Norwich Cathedral Choir.

Watch live or on catch up here www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKU7...
December 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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✨ #Advent2025 #CarolsCountdown ✨

🎵 Away in a Manger 🎵

Today’s featured carol from Norwich Cathedral Choir’s new Christmas album #LordOfTheDance.

Listen here and find out more about the album 👇
cathedral.org.uk/news/carols-...
December 2, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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All are welcome to attend a special Evensong on Friday 5 December as one of Norwich Cathedral's choristers will be made the 'Child Bishop'.

⏰ 5.30pm-7pm

The service will conclude with the blessing of the outdoor crib outside the Hostry.

cathedral.org.uk/christmas/
December 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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✨ Enjoy our carols countdown throughout Advent as we share a carol a day from Norwich Cathedral Choir's new festive album. ✨

Today’s carol is 🎵 O come, Emmanuel 🎵

Listen here and find out more about Lord of the Dance: Christmas Carols from Norwich Cathedral 👇
cathedral.org.uk/news/carols-...
December 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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🎵🙏 Live from Norwich Cathedral on Advent Sunday, 30 November 🙏🎵

We will be #live at 6pm for the Advent Procession sung by the Norwich Cathedral Choir.

Watch live on our YouTube Channel ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvAR...
November 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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🎵🙏 Live from Norwich Cathedral on Advent Sunday, 30 November 🙏🎵

We will be #live at 10.30am for Sung Eucharist sung by the Norwich Cathedral Choir.

Watch live or on catch up on our YouTube Channel on the link ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYF2...
November 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Watch now: The Revd Canon Aidan Platten, Norwich Cathedral’s Canon Precentor, shares a reflection for Advent.

All are welcome to join us for the Advent Procession at 6pm tonight (Sunday 30 November) as we begin our preparations for Christmas.
A Reflection for Advent
The Revd Canon Aidan Platten, Canon Precentor at Norwich Cathedral, shares a message for Advent.
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November 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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🎵🙏 Your Services and Music, Advent Sunday, 30 November 🙏🎵

Watch services online ⬇️
www.youtube.com/@norwichcathedralservices1911

07:30 Morning Prayer
08:00 Holy Communion (BCP)
10:30 Sung Eucharist - watch online
15:30 Evening Prayer
18:00 The Advent Procession - watch online.
November 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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TOMORROW:

All are welcome to join us for a candlelit procession tomorrow at 6pm, as we enter the season of Advent and begin our preparations for Christmas.

Admission is free, or watch live on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvAR...

More details at cathedral.org.uk/events/candl...
November 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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If you're heading into Norwich today, why not pop down to the Cathedral Close and take a photo with Paddington 📷?

We're thrilled that our favourite bear will be staying in the Close for another year and he continues to delight visitors every day.

Find out more at cathedral.org.uk/paddington/
November 29, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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🌟 Celebrate a Christmas tradition with us, as the Norwich Cathedral Choir and Norwich Baroque are joined by a cast of acclaimed soloists for a performance of Handel's Messiah by candlelight.

📅 Saturday 20 December
⏰ 7pm-9.30pm

Tickets from £15.

Book tickets at cathedral.org.uk/events/messi...
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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The Cloister at Norwich Cathedral is the largest monastic cloister in the country, an architectural marvel that was once the heart of a Benedictine priory.

Discover ancient roof bosses, a Labyrinth and even contemporary art nestled amongst the walkways.

More at cathedral.org.uk/cathedral-hi...
November 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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If you're paying a visit to Norwich Cathedral soon, be sure to stop at our shop before you leave, where you're sure to find the perfect gift to take home with you 🎁

The gift shop is usually open Monday to Saturday, 9am-5pm and Sunday 12pm-5pm.

Or shop online at cathedral.org.uk/gift-shop/
November 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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✨ Hear the Norwich Cathedral Choir singing much-loved carols on a new album for the festive season, Lord of the Dance: Christmas Carols from Norwich Cathedral 🎵

Featuring around 50 singers from the choir, the album is available to stream on all major platforms now.

cathedral.org.uk/news/new-nor...
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Discover 900 years of history on a free tour at Norwich Cathedral.

Our guides bring the stories of the Cathedral to life, from its 11th century beginnings to its role today at the heart of the local community.

⏰ Monday to Saturday from 10am.

Full details at cathedral.org.uk/visit/cathed...
November 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Please be aware that today's service of Choral Evensong at 5.30pm will not be livestreamed.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Past live streams of Norwich Cathedral services can be watched on our YouTube channel here www.youtube.com/@norwichcath...
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Join us at Norwich Cathedral for a candlelit Advent procession as we begin our preparations for Christmas.

📅 Sunday 30 November
⏰ 6pm - 7.15pm

Our services are open to all, no booking is required.

Visit our website for full details of our Christmas services and events: cathedral.org.uk/christmas/
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Silence in the Cathedral tonight, 24 November, 7pm.

Join us in a silent haven from the concerns of daily life.

The only sound will be music playing at the beginning and end of the silence. Please enter via the North West door and wear shoes with soft soles.

cathedral.org.uk/events/silen...
November 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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🎵🙏 Live from Norwich Cathedral, Sunday 23 November 🙏🎵

We will be #live at 3.30pm for Festal Evensong sung by the Norwich Cathedral Choir.

Watch live on our YouTube Channel ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0Mm...
November 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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🎵🙏 Live from Norwich Cathedral, Sunday 23 November 🙏🎵

We will be #live at 10.30am for Sung Eucharist sung by the Norwich Cathedral Choir.

Watch live or on catch up on our YouTube Channel on the link ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdxR...
November 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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🎵🙏 Your Services and Music, Sunday 23 November 🙏🎵

Watch services online ⬇️
www.youtube.com/@norwichcathedralservices1911

07:30 Morning Prayer
08:00 Holy Communion (BCP)
10:30 Sung Eucharist - watch online
15:30 Festal Evensong attended by Cathedral volunteers - watch online
November 23, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Did you know...?

The weathercock at the top of Norwich Cathedral's spire could date back as far as the mid-17th century!

Recent restoration work uncovered a date mark of 1668, suggesting the weathercock is much older than previously thought.

Discover more at cathedral.org.uk/cathedral-hi...
November 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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✨🎵 Norwich Cathedral Choir and Norwich Baroque combine, alongside a cast of acclaimed soloists, for their annual performance of Handel's Messiah by candlelight on Saturday 20 December.

⏰ 7pm-9.30pm

Tickets £15 - £40 (£5 under 18s in side aisles)

Book tickets at cathedral.org.uk/events/messi...
November 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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🎵 We're looking for the next generation of choristers to join Norwich Cathedral Choir 🎵

Auditions will be taking place tomorrow and we're keen to meet boys and girls who are currently in school years 2 and 3.

More information at cathedral.org.uk/events/chori...
November 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM