Carlisle Cathedral

Carlisle Cathedral Anglican Cathedral and former Augustinian Priory of St Mary (1122). Cathedral (1133 - date), dedicated at the Reformation to 'The Holy and Undivided Trinity'.
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Its unbroken stream of worship, Christian learning and hospitality continues to this day.

It must be School Leavers' Service time again!The Cathedral team are preparing to welcome hundreds of Year 6 school chil...
14/06/2026

It must be School Leavers' Service time again!

The Cathedral team are preparing to welcome hundreds of Year 6 school children from throughout the Diocese of Carlisle to special services in the Cathedral, to mark the end of their educational journeys in primary school settings, and the start of their progression into secondary schools.

The services will take place on Tuesday 16 June, Monday 22 June and Tuesday 23 June. Please note that during the services, and related activities on 16 June, the Cathedral will remain open, however some parts will not be accessible to visitors for a short period of time. Thank you.

Angels' View Tours are now offered on a weekly basis, thanks to our fantastic volunteer guides, who share a unique view ...
13/06/2026

Angels' View Tours are now offered on a weekly basis, thanks to our fantastic volunteer guides, who share a unique view of the Cathedral from the clerestory as well as fascinating facts and information on the way.

Why not join us for one of our upcoming tours?

📅 Selected Fridays and Saturdays, at various times. Tours are available to book up until the end of July!
🔗 Tickets available from www.carlislecathedral.org.uk/tickets
🪙 £6.50 per adult, FREE for children aged 8 - 16 (1 free child per paying adult)

12/06/2026

In two weeks' time our Choirs will be filling the Cathedral with beautiful music as they sing at The Cathedral Choirs' Summer Concert.

This annual event brings together the Boy and Girl Choristers, Consort and Lay Clerks, accompanied by the Cathedral organ. The programme will comprise choral and organ masterworks from the French and English traditions, including Louis Vierne's Messe Solennelle, Herbert Howell's Te Deum (Collegium Regale), and David Briggs' Ubi Caritas. There will also be an opportunity to find out more about the upcoming project to renew, restore and revitalise the Father Willis organ.

📅 Friday 26 June
⏰ 7.30pm
➡ carlislecathedral.org.uk/tickets

Here, the Carlisle Cathedral Choir sing Surrexit a Mortuis by Charles-Marie Widor. Enjoy!

It was wonderful to welcome Rockcliffe CE School, Blackford CE Primary School, and St. Michael's C of E Primary, Dalston...
12/06/2026

It was wonderful to welcome Rockcliffe CE School, Blackford CE Primary School, and St. Michael's C of E Primary, Dalston to the Cathedral last week for a rehearsal ahead of The American Musicals Extravaganza Children's Concert!

The termly concert brings together three local schools, and our Cantate Children's Choir, for two evening concerts of fantastic music under our starry ceiling.

Tickets are on sale now. Please come along and support the pupils and enjoy a wonderful evening of popular tunes for everyone, including choral standards, musical numbers and pop songs.

📅 Tuesday 30 June and Thursday 2 July
⏰ 6.30pm
🔗 carlislecathedral.org.uk/tickets

🎶 A musical month! 🎶During June, we look forward to hosting a variety of musical events at Carlisle Cathedral and the Fr...
11/06/2026

🎶 A musical month! 🎶

During June, we look forward to hosting a variety of musical events at Carlisle Cathedral and the Fratry Hall, including:

🎶 FREE LIVE MUSIC SERIES: Edward Taylor organ recital on 17 June
🎶 The Almanac: Summer Notes in Cumbria on 19 June with local musicians Jack McNeill, Eleanor McIntosh and Kate Halsall
🎶 The Singers, Newcastle Upon Tyne, will sing at Evensong on 20 June
🎶 The Cathedral Choirs' Summer Concert on 26 June
🎶 Ida Pelliccioli (piano): Debussy and Influences on 28 June
🎶 The American Musicals Extravaganza Children's Concert! on 30 June (and 2 July!)

For more information, or to buy tickets, please head to www.carlislecathedral.org.uk/tickets

Have you ever spotted this stone carving on the outside of the Cathedral building? It depicts PC George Russell of Carli...
11/06/2026

Have you ever spotted this stone carving on the outside of the Cathedral building?

It depicts PC George Russell of Carlisle, who was killed in the line of duty in February 1965.

While attending an incident at Oxenholme Station, PC Russell, who was unarmed, was killed and another officer seriously injured whilst apprehending a car thief.

PC Russell's funeral was held at the Cathedral and was attended by hundreds of his fellow officers, civic dignitaries, family, friends and members of the public. His actions on that night saw him receive the Queen's Police Medal, posthumously.

The carving was made by Ted Drinkwater, and was the idea of the Cathedral architect of the time, Norman Phillips.

Please look up and remember PC Russell the next time you walk through the grounds.

Have you visited Heavy Metal: The Fellowship of the Ringers yet?If not, you only have until Sunday 14 June to experience...
10/06/2026

Have you visited Heavy Metal: The Fellowship of the Ringers yet?

If not, you only have until Sunday 14 June to experience this fascinating exhibition!

Thank you to all of our Bell Ringing team for their efforts and contributions to this amazing display.

📅 Open daily until Sunday 14 June
⏰ 10am - 4pm
🎟 FREE entry, donations welcomed

T-minus 4 months until the Museum of the Moon arrives at Carlisle Cathedral! Our event programme is coming together with...
09/06/2026

T-minus 4 months until the Museum of the Moon arrives at Carlisle Cathedral! Our event programme is coming together with several concerts are already on sale:

🌕 Interstellar 10 performed by Roger Sayer (Organist) 1 October
🌕 As If I Always Knew: A Piano Meditation 8 October
🌕 Bowie by Candlelight, 14 October
🌕 Carrie Hope Fletcher: The Ghost Light Tour 17 October
🌕 Everything Under the Sun: The Music of Pink Floyd 31 October

Visit www.carlislecathedral.org.uk/tickets for ticket links and to find out more!

07/06/2026

Have you booked your child's space yet for our "Summer of Stars" Holiday Club?

Here's a reminder of the fun we had in 2025!

This year's camp for 8-12 year olds will run from Monday 20 - Friday 24 July, 9am-3pm each day.

This fun-filled week of activities will inspire creativity and imagination, build confidence, foster friendships and help children to connect with a Christian theme and feel part of Cathedral life. This year's theme is 'A Summer of Stars'. Children will enjoy a wide range of exciting activities around the Cathedral site with plenty of fun and games along the way.

The week will be led by an experienced primary school teacher, supported by members of the Cathedral community, ensuring a safe, engaging and enriching experience.

Get ready for five unforgettable days packed with creativity, adventure, and discovery in in the stunning setting of Carlisle Cathedral!

Limited places available, please head to www.carlislecathedral.org.uk/tickets to secure yours today.

Congratulations to choristers Isobel and Samuel who were awarded the Ronald Wilson Award for Music at Choral Eucharist o...
06/06/2026

Congratulations to choristers Isobel and Samuel who were awarded the Ronald Wilson Award for Music at Choral Eucharist on Trinity Sunday.

This is the second presentation of the awards, following the creation of the accolade earlier this year.

The Revd Canon Pete Gunstone, Canon Precentor at Carlisle Cathedral said “Choristerships in Carlisle Cathedral Choir offer the children and young people of this city and district an amazing opportunity to develop in musicianship within a Christian community. This development requires not just the dedication of all who support and animate the choral tradition, but also the commitment of the choristers themselves to learning music and musical skills and to working as a team. We are delighted to celebrate that Isobel and Samuel’s dedication to the whole life of being a chorister has been recognised by their peers and we are grateful to the Wilson family whose generous support enables this choral tradition to flourish.”

Read more about the Award here: carlislecathedral.org.uk/latest-news.

Does your child love to sing? Or do they have music lessons? Is your child currently in Year 3-6? If so, the Cathedral Choir Auditions are coming up and we'd love to hear from you! Find out more and apply here: carlislecathedral.org.uk/worship/choirs/how-to-join/

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