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

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/...

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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/...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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/...