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.

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/...

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

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/...

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...

Chester Cathedral is delighted to announce our new Artist in Residence Kirushan Sivagnanam for 2025-2027. 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/...

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.

Chester Cathedral is an enthusiastic partner with the Diocese of Chester in the Speak Out Stay Safe campaign. The message is a simple one and it reinforces our commitment to the Church of England’s five safeguarding standards. Find out more and watch video here www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEIG...

The first time displayed together - the Number & Date plates from Locomotion No.1, smokebox number from Mallard 60022 & Nameplate & Build plate from Flying Scotsman 📆 Friday 8 & Saturday 9 August Find out more ⬇ chestercathedral.com/news/famous-nameplates-to-be-displayed-during-making-tracks-200

Come along this Saturday for a Vintage Sale organised by our 'Giving in Faith' group, open 10am-4pm. The sale will include coats, dresses, shoes, jewellery and more. All money raised will be split between a church in north India, Honiara Cathedral and the Cathedral's Education Department.

It's International Beer Day! Did you know Café 1092 has its own beer available in the café and during events?! Ten Ninety Choo Choo IPA design was inspired by Making Tracks & our stained glass windows. Pete Waterman was kind enough to model with a can when it was created last year.

It's International Beer Day! Did you know Café 1092 has its own beer available in the café and during events?! Ten Ninety Choo Choo IPA design was inspired by Making Tracks & our stained glass windows. Pete Waterman was kind enough to model with a can when it was created last year.

We are already one week into Making Tracks 200 but don't worry you still have all of August to catch Pete Waterman and the Railnuts along with Llangollen Railway, a family Summer Rail Trail, & much more. Find out everything happening in August here chestercathedral.com/news/august-...

If you are visiting Making Tracks this week make sure to check out our pop up café in the South Transept featuring Baking Tracks Pizzas! Take a seat and watch the trains while enjoying a delicious fresh pizza (which comes with a soft drink or hot drink of your choice.

Our fantastic organists preparing for another Battle of the Organs on Thursday 28 August at 6.45pm You won’t want to miss this incredible evening of light-hearted fun as we raise money for the organ appeal to repair & maintain our magnificent organ 🎟️ chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

We’re exceptionally grateful to the #CathedralMusicTrust and Edington Festival Award for supporting many elements of music across our Cathedral. Full story: chestercathedral.com/news/trust-i...

Always the best places to cool off in a #heatwave, #CoolCathedrals. This is @chestercathedral.bsky.social

Lots to do this month at the Cathedral! Don't miss out on our Summer Choral Classics this Saturday with the Cathedral Choir and the return of Making Tracks from 24 July. Find out more and book tickets here 👇 chestercathedral.com/news/july-wh...

If you've joined us for an event, concert or experience over the past couple of months, we'd love to hear your thoughts good or bad. This might have been Peace Doves, Assemble or any of our Refugee Week activities. Click the link and tell us about your visit: forms.office.com/e/NtFVp4DU0J

This evening’s Assemble - “Conversations with Refugees” - has just commenced. A part of our activities celebrating #RefugeeWeek2025 #CathedralofSanctuary

Join us for a very special Assemble for Refugee Week which is focused around conversations with refugees: reclaiming the narrative. Read all about and book your free ticket here chestercathedral.com/news/assembl...

Today is the beginning of Refugee Week. As a Cathedral of Sanctuary alongside Chester City of Sanctuary we are using our 'Community superpower' to support those seeking sanctuary from war and persecution. More detail about this week's events in comments

Only one week left to see Peace Doves by Peter Walker Sculptor at the Cathedral - the final day of Peace Doves is Tuesday 17 June. You won't want to miss this impactful installation of over 8,000 paper doves with individual messages of peace written on them.

@chestercathedral.bsky.social #PeaceDoves #BloodRed #Heartbreaking

Feeling a great weight of sadness for our world as I stand beneath the Peace Doves @chestercathedral.bsky.social #Gaza #Ukraine

Refugee week 2025 is less than a week away. In our latest blog, hear from Canon Anthony on why this week is so important and all the incredible events the Cathedral (and city) have planned. Read more here 👇 chestercathedral.com/news/refugee...

Head down to the Dean’s Field (and Town Hall Square) today and tomorrow for #ChesterGreenWeekend. The field is just off the city walls, close to the Cathedral. Full details: chestergreenweekend.co.uk/

For Volunteer Week we want to thank all of our incredible volunteers who work so hard to help the Cathedral - what we do wouldn't be possible without them. Read about some of our volunteers here: chestercathedral.com/news/volunte...

Here's everything happening this month at the Cathedral - including the final two weeks of Peace Doves by Peter Walker Sculptor. Find out more here 👇 chestercathedral.com/news/june-wh...

Today is the start of volunteer week - a special annual celebration of volunteers, recognising them for all the incredible work they do. Here at the Cathedral we have over 250 volunteers who help us in all aspects of Cathedral life. Thank you to all our incredible team of hard working volunteers.

All are welcome to join us this evening at 7.30pm for a special Choral Eucharist for Ascension Day If you are unable to make it to the Cathedral, it will also be live streamed on our official YouTube channel: youtube.com/chestercathedralchoirandorgan

Applications for our Cathedral of Sanctuary Artist in Residence will close on 31 May 2025. This initiative will provide a powerful platform for artists with lived experience of seeking sanctuary or expertise in migration themes. Full details: chestercathedral.com/participate/...

Come along to 30 St Werburgh St on Tuesday 27 May at 12pm to hear from Maria Sienkiewicz, Archivist for Barclays Bank for her talk 'A good-enough desk and a below-par picture of a Spanish dancer: The story of Barclays in Chester' Free ticket here: chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Fantastic to see this example of Chester's recent heritage back in a fantastic location for this year's #Chester Heritage Festival! Thanks to @chestercathedral.bsky.social for the support and for choosing the eye-catching luminous yellow colour, and of course "Mr. S." @shitchester.bsky.social

Did you know it is Christian Aid week? It is also their 80th anniversary! For the past 80 years, they have been fighting poverty & injustice, offering hope to communities who need it most. Join us to give thanks for the impact they have had in a special choral evensong on Thursday 15 May at 5.30pm

Less than a week to go until No Justice, No Peace with Chine McDonald. This event will take place under Peace Doves and explore what could peace look like in terms of racial justice? Book your free ticket here: chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

At 12 noon today, Thursday 8th May, we will be observing a two minute silence to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. We invite you to join us in remembering and thanking those who fought for our freedom.

A mesmerising experience with the #peacedoves @chestercathedral.bsky.social

From Peace Doves to Paddington, we have a very exciting (and jam packed) month at Chester Cathedral. Read our May ‘what’s on’ blog to find out everything taking place this month: chestercathedral.com/news/may-wha...

Only ten days to go until Peace Doves at Chester Cathedral. With the incredible installation comes conversations around peace. Hear from Canon Anthony in our latest blog as he reflects on peace and looking forward to events taking place under Peace Doves chestercathedral.com/news/peace-doves-2025

Happy Earth Day 🌎 Did you know we have a Eco Sustainability team? They meet regularly to oversee our approach to carbon net zero by 2030 and gather projects to meet sustainability targets. Sustainability isn't just a goal—it's our mission. Find out more here: chestercathedral.com/community/su...

A message from the Dean of Chester following the death of Pope Francis.

Chester Cathedral shares in the worldwide churches prayers of thanksgiving for the life of Pope Francis

A prayer from Canon Rosie for Maundy Thursday: God our Father, your Son Jesus Christ was obedient to the end and drank the cup prepared for him: may we who share his table watch with him through the night of suffering and be faithful. Amen.

All are welcome to join us in worship during Holy Week and Easter both in person and online on our official YouTube channel. Visit our website for more details chestercathedral.com/events/upcom...

With the help of Cheshire West and Chester Sanctuary Funding, we are seeking to develop our successful Artist-in-Residence programme to reflect our commitment to this cause. We're now inviting applications to tender/partner. Full details: chestercathedral.com/participate/...

So many great April Fools in the city today! But this is no joke! Check out everything happening this month at Chester Cathedral including services for Holy Week and Easter. chestercathedral.com/news/april-w...