Lord Jesus Christ, your birth at Bethlehem draws us to kneel in wonder at heaven touching earth: accept our heartfelt praise, as we worship you, our Saviour and our eternal God. #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Tribute to a dynasty of glaziers #DivineLight Three generations of the Drake family worked as glaziers at Exeter Cathedral, and all three are associated with this window. Drake Memorial Window and Blessed James of Ulm, Patron of Glaziers (1921). Read more ⤵️ https://ow.ly/EjZ050XKaOU

Join us for an Environment Film Festival on Saturday 17 January. 🌿 This is an exciting opportunity to watch Six Inches of Soil and Wilding surrounded by the awe-inspiring architecture of the Exeter Cathedral nave. Find out more and book your tickets at www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...

Here's our Assistant Director of Music, Michael Stephens-Jones, using the whip crack (AKA the ‘slap stick’) whilst our Organ Scholar, Michael D’Avanzo, played ‘Sleigh Ride’ on the Cathedral organ up in the Organ Loft. A big thank-you to Rich in our Works Department for making the clapper!

Become an Exeter Cathedral Chorister 🎶 The Chorister Voice Trials are for children in years 2-5 who wish to audition for the chance to become an Exeter Cathedral Chorister. 📆 Application deadline: Friday 16 January 2026 👉 Book your child's place at www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/worship-musi...

Looking for last minute Christmas gift ideas? Treat someone special to tickets for The Storytellers by Luxmuralis this festive season. ✨🎟🎄 Book your tickets

✭ Tuesday 16 December - Exeter Cathedral will be open to sightseers at the later time of 1pm due to a service taking place. ✭ Wednesday 17 December - The Treasures Exhibition closed for maintenance, and the East End of the Cathedral will be closed from 1pm while a service takes place.

Ellie, our Archivist, recently gave us a preview of this ‘famous scrapbook’ of Mr Hart – Head Virger here at Exeter Cathedral in the 1930s-50s. It features lots of cartoons given to Mr Hart by his friend, the journalist and cartoonist, Harold Murray! ✍️ #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Could you provide entertaining tours for a range of visitors? If so, we would love to have a conversation with you as we seek individuals passionate about giving visitors the very best experience of our wonderful Cathedral. Find out more: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/support-us/v...

Last week, we received an unexpected message from Exmouth artist, Melanie: “I spent many happy hours drawing your magnificent Cathedral. It has been framed. Would you like this as a gift?” On Wednesday, we met Melanie and photographed her presenting her beautiful drawing to the Dean!

Not sure how to spend these dark winter evenings? Emma, our Cathedral Librarian, found a gem in this little third edition (1686) book by John Goodman 😌 #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

A spontaneous extra in our Joys of Christmas series! With thanks to The Salvation Army Exeter Temple Corps. To donate, please visit https:// www.salvationarmy.org.uk/exeter-temple @exetercathedral.bsky.social @salvationarmyuk.bsky.social @churchofengland.org #thejoyofchristmas

From the Archives 🔍 What does this extract from an account roll dating from 1463 have to do with carols? It makes reference to Richard Smert, one of a small handful of identifiable medieval musicians known to have composed carols. Read more: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...

150+ steps up to the roof but the views were worth it 😮💨 Here’s part two of getting a sneak peak of the highly-rated Exeter Cathedral Onwards & Upwards Tour. A big thank-you to Graham (one of our expert Guides) for this pre-Christmas Tour! #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Downing Street has announced this morning that the Revd Canon Chris Palmer, currently Canon Treasurer at Exeter Cathedral, is to become Dean of Winchester. Read more at: bit.ly/chris-palmer-winchester #ExeterCathedral

We’re still not over those views from the roof… here’s part one of our sneak peak of the highly-rated Exeter Cathedral Onwards & Upwards Tour 👀 Thanks, Graham (one of our expert Guides) for the pre-Christmas Tour! #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Follow our Choir Chaperone, Eleanor, into the Song Schools for a preview of our Choristers’ rehearsal for Handel’s Messiah, taking place here at Exeter Cathedral, this Sunday 7 December at 2:30pm! #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Our Winter Community Exhibition is live! Come and visit us during standard Cathedral opening hours to explore artwork created by the local community inspired by themes of gratitude and thanks. ✨ Open until 5 January. Included in standard Cathedral entry. #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Final tickets available! We recommend booking your place to experience Exeter Cathedral Choir's stunning performance of Handel's Messiah on Sunday 7 December at 2:30pm. 🔗 Tickets: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve... #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

This January, discover the timeless tradition of storytelling in the collections of the Cathedral Library and Archives, from creation accounts to tales of medieval pilgrimages, saints’ lives and daring quests for the Holy Grail. 📘 15 Jan 📘 1pm - 3pm 📘 Free drop-in session bit.ly/in-focus-stories

"It's vaulted ceilings are just so impressive!" A few weeks ago we were thrilled to welcome Martin Kemp to Exeter Cathedral during his visit to our wonderful city. Read more about Martin's visit to Exeter at www.thetimes.com/static/exete... @gwr.com @thetimes.com

Incredible experience to see the Exeter Book up close. I was genuinely starstruck. Written c. 970 and believed to be the oldest surviving book of English literature in the world! At the Treasures Exhibition at Exeter Cathedral. I highly recommend this! @exetercathedral.bsky.social

We’re hosting three much-loved events with a limited a run of tickets now available! 🕯️Handel’s Messiah with Exeter Cathedral Choir | 7 Dec, 2:30pm 🕯️ Christmas with the Cathedral Choir | 9, 11 + 13 Dec, 7pm 🕯️ Exeter Nativity | 14 Dec, 4pm Tickets available via: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on

Exeter Cathedral Library holds one of the country’s largest historic medical collections 🩺 At its core is the private library of about 350 works of science and medicine bequeathed to the Cathedral Library by Thomas Glass. Find out more: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...

Tickets are live! Join us for this unique service, carried out ever since 1300s when John Grandisson, Bishop of Exeter (1327-1369), inserted it into the Christmas liturgy. ✦ 23 & 24 December, 6pm ✦ Book your free ticket: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve... 📷: Photo by Russell Sach

Join us this Christmas season! ❄️ There’s something wonderful for everyone this Christmas at Exeter Cathedral, so why not take a look at our 2025 Advent & Christmas list to find your perfect event: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/christmas #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

For some of us, tree-spotting is a year-round pastime, but what better time could there be for more of us to pause and think about trees than #NationalTreeWeek (22-30 November)? Our Archivist, Ellie Jones, reflects: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/... #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

The Storytellers sound and light experience invites you to journey through tales that shaped our world – brought to life by the award-winning Luxmuralis team. The Storytellers – coming to Exeter Cathedral from 7-10 January 2026. ✨📚 🎟 Book your tickets at www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...

It's Crossed Finger Selfie Day! 🤞 Today with @heritagefunduk.bsky.social we’re celebrating the huge difference made by #NationalLottery players. #BecauseOfYou, we’ve been able to make sure that Exeter Cathedral is here for generations to come and welcoming to all.

We’re taking part in Royal College of Organists & Royal School of Church Music's #PlayTheOrganYear challenge! 300 primary school children will experience the beauty of the organ at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 22 November at 2pm.

Congratulations to our Organ Scholar, Michael D’Avanzo, for winning @jesuscollegecam.bsky.social's 2025-2026 Hadfield Composition Competition! Find out more: www.jesus.cam.ac.uk/articles/win... #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Tickets now available for our Exeter Nativity! All are welcomed to enjoy this retelling of the Christmas story with warmth, humour and a few delightful surprises. 🦙 Sunday 14 December | 4pm 🦙 Book your free tickets to attend 🦙 bit.ly/nativity-exeter #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Advent Procession – Sunday 30 November, 6pm 🕯️ Come and join us for this atmospheric service with Exeter Cathedral Choir as they lead us in singing advent carols and anthems – a peaceful, reflective event to attend in the run up to Christmas. #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Join us this Christmas season! ❄️ There’s something wonderful for everyone this Christmas at Exeter Cathedral, so why not take a look at our 2025 Advent & Christmas list to find your perfect event: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/christmas #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Save the date! Christingle Service: Saturday 29 November, 4pm 🍊 Join us for a wonderful Christingle service, perfect for families with young children, to tell the story of Jesus set to popular hymns sung by Exeter Cathedral Choir. This is a free event; no booking is required.

Tomorrow (Tuesday 11 November) there will be an Armistice Day Commemoration Service at Exeter Cathedral at 10:50am, including a two-minute silence at 11am. All are welcome to join us as we remember and honour all those who served and sacrificed. #ExeterCathedral #ArmisticeDay

How have trees been managed on the Cathedral’s estates across the centuries? Come and explore this question with our Library & Archives team during their upcoming In Focus event celebrating all things trees. 🌳 27 Nov 🌳 11am-1pm 🌳 Cathedral Library 🌳 Free drop-in session; no booking required

The Storytellers: A Sound & Light Experience by Luxmuralis is coming to Exeter Cathedral Wednesday 7 January – Saturday 10 January 2026! 📖 ✨ 🎟 Book your tickets www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve... Photo: Luxmuralis' The Storytellers at Winchester Cathedral

This Sunday 9 November, you are invited to attend the Remembrance Sunday Devon County Service taking place at 4pm here at Exeter Cathedral. Please book your free ticket here: bit.ly/remembrance-ec #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

It's Exeter Cathedral Refectory's first birthday! 🥳 🎂 To celebrate, we are offering visitors a FREE slice of cake with every hot drink purchased from the Refectory on Tuesday 4 November. We're open until 5pm, so why not stop by? ☕️🍰 #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral #ExeterCathedralRefectory

Hear all about Bishop Moira Astin’s life, values and vision as the newly installed Bishop of Crediton at our next ‘In Conversation With…’ event this Sunday. ✦ 9 November | 6pm ✦ The Chapter House ✦ Free to attend; no booking required ✦ bit.ly/conversation-moira-astin

Did someone say free cake? 🎂 To celebrate the Exeter Cathedral Refectory's first birthday, we will be offering a free slice of cake with every hot drink purchased from the Refectory on Tuesday 4 November 2025. ☕️🍰 #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral #ExeterCathedralRefectory

Join us for a Quiz Night at Exeter Cathedral! 🎉 Whether you're a quiz enthusiast or just want a fun night with friends, gather a team and join this relaxed event. 👉 Book tickets at

Join us for this year’s free, special Advent Series 🕯️ ★ Three sessions: 13 November, 7 & 14 December ★ ‘The Meaning of Advent’, ‘The Four Last Things’, ‘The Former Advent’ ★ Led by Revd Professor Christopher Bryan ★ Book your free place: bit.ly/advent-series #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Don't miss out – the final tickets for this evening's Annual Library Lecture have just been released! 🎟 Book your ticket now to learn more about Exon Domesday – the oldest of the three original manuscripts surviving from the Domesday Survey of 1086. www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...

This December, come and explore with our Library & Archives team some of the fascinating items they’ve found between the covers of books. You might be surprised! 📗 4 December 📗 1pm - 3pm 📗 Free session (no booking required) 📗 Cathedral Library & Archives Find out more: bit.ly/in-focus-covers

A big thank-you to the fantastic builders at Sheds Direct Devon Limited who are currently setting up our 2025 Christmas Market cabins! The Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market opens on Thursday 20 November, 10am – see you there! ❄️ #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

On 30 Oct, Chris Lewis (Fellow at @ihr.bsky.social, @londonu.bsky.social) will be revealing Exon Domesday secrets: why, where & how it was written; how it survived; and its importance for understanding the ambitions of William the Conqueror. Join us! Book your tickets: bit.ly/2025-library-lecture

@exetercathedral.bsky.social is a masterpiece of Decorated architecture with two Norman towers to boot! Dean Jonathan & the team help ensure that this special place of worship continues to serve the people of Devon as it has done for hundreds of years in the Diocese of Exeter @churchofengland.org

‘Trusty and well-beloved, we greet you well’ is a splendid way to begin a letter. The phrase has a nice ring to it, but before we all set pen to paper to begin our correspondence we had better check if we are entitled to use this form of address: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...