Save the date for the Cathedral Christmas Market, coming up on 27 to 29 November! Join us each day from 10.00 am until 4.30 pm with over 50 stalls to browse. £1 entry.

C.S. Lewis: “Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive.” Thich Nhat Hanh: “Every one of us has the capacity to love, to forgive, to understand and to be compassionate.” Join our spiritual mindfulness sessions on Fridays at 11.45 am in the Edmund Room.

Our Pram Service is at 10.15 am on select Fridays in the Lady Chapel and lasts for about 10 minutes. We share a short Bible story, a song and a simple prayer. Join us for our next short services on Friday 14 November and 12 December.

Canon Mark joined Wayne Bavin from BBC Suffolk yesterday as part of their #1000milechallenge. Mark walked a mile 'three-legged' with Wayne before handing over to another Mark - from Our Bury St Edmunds#1000milechallenge- for the next mile!

Please note: our Choral Matins for Remembrance Service will be at the slightly earlier time of 10.00 am on Sunday 9 November. There will be also be an observed silence in the Cathedral on Tuesday 11 November at 11.00 am.

Some incredible photos of the Cathedral during the Abbey Gardens fireworks this past weekend, taken by Samuel Higgins. Thank you for sharing, Samuel!

Together on Tuesday: A short, informal communion service for anyone who might find a longer service difficult but enjoys singing and praising God. Suitable for those with dementia and their carers. Refreshments and cake ☕️🍰 after the service to which you are warmly welcome.

November’s Dogs of the Cathedral Calendar model is Black Labrador, Cassie. Cassie was our first model and did a great job of setting a high bar! Dogs are welcome at the Cathedral, as long as they are well-behaved and on a lead 🐕‍🦺

Come and view Moments of War in the Cathedral Cloisters until Friday 14 November. Depictions of war and conflict from WWI until present day, presented as a continuous 54ft x 42″ canvas artwork. This exhibition is a collaboration between two local artists, Cris Coe and Hazel Bradshaw.

Today, Saturday 1 November, our choir is Poscimur who will be singing for Evensong at 3.30 pm today. Do come along and support our visiting musicians!

St Edmundsbury Cathedral’s InHarmony project, Cantus Firmus Trust and Churches Together in Bury St Edmunds and District present an Advent event on Sunday 14 December, at 7.00 pm. “Sharers in the Promise” will be at St Mary's, Free tickets: cantusfirmus.org.uk.

This Sunday, 2 November at 3.30 pm, join us for a special Requiem Eucharist for All Souls’ Day — a time to remember loved ones who have died. Mozart’s Requiem will be sung by the St Edmundsbury Singers & Cathedral Choir. All are welcome.

Come along to our Hymn Singalong on Tuesday 4 November and join together to sing favourite hymns. This is a service for those living with dementia or similar conditions, and their carers. Refreshments will be served afterwards, to which you are very welcome.

A reminder that Christmas services and events are on our website, or you can pick up a listings leaflets at the Cathedral or Tourist Information Point. We have so much coming up, from carol concerts to crib services! https://stedscathedral.org/whats-on

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for family activities - it was a full house! Our artists upcycled to create some great take home creations 🎨🧶

A spine-chilling evening at the Bury St Edmunds Unitarian Meeting House features a familiar face to the Cathedral! The Bury St Edmunds Broadcasting Co. bring to life the haunting tales of M. R. James... More info and tickets 👉 https://ow.ly/n0A950Xhs1e

It’s been 20 years since the Millennium Tower was completed in 2005! Above the Nave Altar, you’ll find 42 shields representing 42 dioceses in the Church of England. Each shield has a coat of arms… except for one. Visit us and see if you can work out which diocese is missing.

During Advent, the music department will host three pre-Sunday Evensong organ recitals of seasonal repertoire. The recitals will start at 3.10 pm, and lead straight into Choral Evensong at 3.30 pm. Free to attend, do join us!

Join Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes and St Martin’s Voices for an enchanting evening of words and carols on Friday 21 November. More info and book: https://www.stmartinsvoices.com/winter

There are last minute tickets available for Ella and Friends - a celebration of the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald - on Friday 31 October. This elegant cabaret-style performance brings the songs to life in the stunning surroundings of the Cathedral. https://ow.ly/Rc9y50XggNJ

We're lighting the Cathedral Tower purple tonight, Saturday 25 October, for Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) @potsuk. PoTS can be life altering but not many know it exists. Find out more at https://www.potsuk.org. #PoTSUK #PoTSAwarenessDay #LightingUpinPurpleforPoTSUK

The Wingrave Singers will be singing at the Cathedral on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October, do come along and support our visiting choir this weekend. (📸taken at Derby Cathedral in February)

🌟 St Edmundsbury Cathedral is lighting up for #GloWeek2025 on Friday 24 October in support of the Child Brain Injury Trust! This week, we celebrate visibility and raise awareness for children with childhood-acquired brain injuries. More at: childbraininjurytrust.org.uk/campaigns/gloweek

The Suffolk Art Society Autumn Exhibition will take place in the Cathedral from Friday 24 October to Saturday 1 November. All the paintings on exhibition will be for sale and 20% of the net proceeds will go to the local St Nicholas Hospice. Entry is free. Do come along and support our local artists!

We're looking to appoint our Organ Scholar and Choral Scholar for the academic year 2026-2027. These scholarships offer the opportunity to work with the music department at an exciting time in the Cathedral’s ministry and musical development. Find out more at stedscathedral.org/vacancies

A big thank you to The Ukulele Players of Bury St Edmunds who were invited by the Cathedral's Mothers' Union to play this afternoon. They gave a great performance in the Edmund Room, enjoyed by all.

On Tuesday 21 October, the Cathedral tower will be lit green for #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth. Liver Cancer is the UK’s fastest-rising cause of cancer death and is often called a “silent killer” because it is usually diagnosed at a late stage. More at https://britishlivertrust.org.uk

During our Cathedrals at Night event on Thursday 30 October, we're offering a very special opportunity to climb the Millennium Tower after dark! Cathedrals at Night is free to attend, but if you'd like to climb the tower, please book a slot for £3.00 via https://ow.ly/TN2W50XbUOM

We're thrilled to announce the winner of our Christmas card competition! Laurence Harvey is our winner with this great photo of the Cathedral during the Abbey 1000 celebrations. Thank you to all who entered, we really enjoyed seeing your photos of our lovely Cathedral.

Today, Saturday 18 October, we welcome our visiting choir from St Mary’s, Saffron Walden who will be singing at our 3.30 pm service this afternoon. Do come along and support them.

Join us as a Non-Executive Safeguarding Chapter Member or Cathedral Safeguarding Officer ! Support the Cathedral’s mission to promote Christian faith while ensuring good governance and safeguarding practice. Find out more at https://stedscathedral.org/vacancies

Join our spiritual mindfulness sessions on Fridays at 11.45 am in the Edmund Room.

Friday 17 October is #DevelopmentalLanguageDisorderAwarenesDay and the Cathedral Tower will be lit purple and yellow to help raise awareness. DLD affects 1 in 14 people, causing difficulties with understanding and using spoken language for no known reason. Find out more at https://radld.org#DevelopmentalLanguageDisorderAwarenesDay

From Tallis to Townend – A Spectrum of Song is an enthralling musical journey through Christian worship music. On Saturday 15 November at St Andrew's Church, Rushmere, explore a wealth of eclectic styles - for all who enjoy singing. Tickets £10: stedscatheral.org/inharmony

You are warmly invited to attend a service of Choral Evensong celebrating the tenth anniversary of Bury Drop In on Sunday 26 October 2025 at 3.30pm. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by email to [email protected] no later than Sunday 19 October.

Join the Cathedral Choir and the RAF Honington Voluntary Band for a festive evening of beautiful and uplifting Christmas music, with a chance to sing along in favourite audience carols. Saturday 13 December at 6.00 pm. Tickets now on sale via: www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-...

I love the fun the volunteers @stedscath.bsky.social have with different figures during the building of our @Lego cathedral Our bishop has just won the World Cup and all our organists are superheroes and don’t even begin to try and workout what sort of banquet is happening in the Pilgrim’s Kitchen

Join the City of Colchester Band in concert on Sunday 26 October from 5.00 pm - 6.00 pm. They will perform original, traditional and classic music for an hour of entertainment! Free to attend with a retiring collection.

Our free half-term family activities on Tuesday 28 October are about reusing and recycling. Then, on Wednesday 29 October, we welcome Rhubarb Theatre for four performances of 'Collection Day', a show with physical theatre, mischief, and laughter! Book: ow.ly/4k6J50X9GWT

The Cathedral is an amazing venue for a wedding! We’re happy to explore marriage possibilities with all couples, including people who have been married before. For more information on weddings, visit our website: bit.ly/3JNDu8K 📷Frances Foster

Join us for Cathedrals at Night on 30 October as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Millennium Tower. Our free event encourages you to experience the Cathedral after dark with tours, family activities and plenty of fun! Free tickets: ow.ly/tb7250X9C2W

This year’s service for Prisons Week will be on Sunday 19 October at 10.30 am Eucharist. Discussion and refreshments after the service. This year's preacher is The Venerable James Ridge, Chaplain General and Head of Faith Services at His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service.

The Cathedral Tower will glow pink and blue from 9–15 October for #BabyLossAwarenessWeek, recognising the impact of pregnancy and baby loss, the crucial role of bereavement support, and the ongoing work to improve pregnancy outcomes and save babies’ lives. (Note: image edited for colours)

Together on Tuesday: This informal and friendly service is for anyone who might find a longer service difficult, but still enjoys singing and praising God. Refreshments and cake ☕️🍰 will be served after the service. Join us in the Edmund Chapel on Tuesday 14 October at 2.00pm.

Learning About Dementia, Tuesday 21 October at 11.00 am: an free information session in the Edmund Room for anyone wanting to learn about dementia and how to support those living with dementia. Led by Rob Goldstone, Local Communities & Volunteering Officer at Alzheimer’s Society.

We’re supporting #NationalHygieneWeek and turning yellow to raise awareness of this issue and help end hygiene poverty once and for all. We’d love to see your photos – don't forget to tag us and The Hygiene Bank#NationalHygieneWeek💛 #NHW2025 #EveryoneDeservesToFeelClean #PaintTheTownYellow

Today, the Cathedral was host to the County Harvest Festival and Harvest Torch! 🥕🍠We were joined by cattle, combines and cans of produce! A big thank you to all those who came along to services today and donated food to our local foodbanks.

The Cathedral Tower will be lit blue for #WorldMeningitisDay on 5 October. For more information, visit https://www.meningitis.org

Yesterday we launched our 2026 Dogs in the Cathedral Calendar! We were joined by some of our models and had a lot of chaotic fun in the Cathedral. We listened to your feedback and this year's calendar is a wall calendar - you can get yours in the Cathedral Shop for just £10.00!

Congratulations to The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally on her nomination as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. Prayers from all at St Edmundsbury Cathedral.