Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral Community hub, heritage destination, event venue, home to a living faith and musical tradition.
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A vibrant community hub and a world-class heritage destination, Exeter Cathedral has been at the heart of Devon for nearly a thousand years. 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 Cathed

ral 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.

On Saturday 13 June, we were delighted to welcome over 800 lovely visitors to our Public Consultation inside the histori...
17/06/2026

On Saturday 13 June, we were delighted to welcome over 800 lovely visitors to our Public Consultation inside the historic Medieval Hall. We'd like to express a HUGE thank-you to everyone who took the time to visit us and give feedback on our future development plans for the Cathedral.

With special thanks to Ella, our Youth Engagement Officer, and Lis, our Community Outreach and Partnerships Officer, for organising and hosting this consultation.

What other areas of the Cathedral would you like to explore? 🤔

Exeter Cathedral is seeking an organised and caring professional for the permanent, part-time role of Cathedral Choir Ad...
16/06/2026

Exeter Cathedral is seeking an organised and caring professional for the permanent, part-time role of Cathedral Choir Administrator and Chaperone Co-ordinator within the Liturgy and Music department.

The ideal candidate will have strong administrative experience, excellent communication skills and a steadfast commitment to safeguarding.

To find out more visit: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/about-us/vacancies/ and apply by 25 June

16/06/2026

WWII cathedral fire watchers found some brilliant ways to pass the time. Watch to the end to hear what the Dean did in February 1941...

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If you’re keen to find out more about Exeter Cathedral’s incredible history and heritage, and explore the views from our North Tower, why not join our highly-rated Onwards & Upwards Tour? Find out more here: https://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/tours



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Here’s what’s on this week at Exeter Cathedral:✦ A Friendly Introduction to Palaeography: Reading 16th-19th Century Regi...
15/06/2026

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

✦ A Friendly Introduction to Palaeography: Reading 16th-19th Century Registers of Baptisms, Marriages & Burials (17 June)

✦ Library & Archives In Focus: The Four Seasons ( 18 June)

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

Join us in praying over this coming week 🙏Faithful Creator,whose mercy never fails:deepen our faithfulness to you and to...
14/06/2026

Join us in praying over this coming week 🙏

Faithful Creator,
whose mercy
never fails:
deepen our faithfulness
to you and to your
living Word,
Jesus Christ our Lord.

Join us in the Cathedral Library & Archives to discover how engraved frontispieces emerged in early modern Europe.đź“… Thur...
11/06/2026

Join us in the Cathedral Library & Archives to discover how engraved frontispieces emerged in early modern Europe.

đź“… Thursday 9 July

⏰ Drop in 1pm - 3pm

đź“ŤCathedral Library & Archives

Understand how they combine portraiture, allegory and decorative design to signal a work’s themes, prestige and authorship. Step through the frontispiece, and discover how a single image can open the door to an entire narrative.

This is a free drop-in event; no booking is required

09/06/2026

Ever sat on Cathedral Green and wondered why these statues are here? 🤔 One of our youth volunteers, Callum, a student at Oakwood College, has some answers…

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Dive in deeper! If you’re keen to uncover more history of your Cathedral, why not join one of our Special Tours?

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Exeter

Opening Hours

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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+441392285983

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