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A warm welcome to Chester Cathedral

Chester Cathedral is many things to many people; a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence and a unique blend of medieval and modern history. We look forward to welcoming you.

The Very Revd Dr Tim Stratford

Dean of Chester

What's on today

8:15am	Morning Prayer
11:00am	Tower Tour
11:00am	Cathedral Discovery Tour
12:30pm	Holy Communion
and 3 more

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Featured Events

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General

Brunch with Santa

Sun 1 December at 9:00am

General

Afternoon Tea with Santa

Sun 1 December at 1:00pm

General

Brunch with Santa

Sun 8 December at 9:00am

All Featured Events

Upcoming Services

Daily worship lies at the heart of Cathedral life and every day starts with morning prayer and ends with evening prayer.

Service

Morning Prayer

Today at 8:15am

Service

Holy Communion

Today at 12:30pm

Service

Choral Evensong

Today at 5:30pm

Service

Morning Prayer

Tomorrow at 8:15am

Service

Holy Communion

Tomorrow at 12:30pm

Service

Choral Evensong with live broadcast on BBC Radio 3

Tomorrow at 3:00pm

Service

Morning Prayer

Thu 14 November at 8:15am

Service

Holy Communion

Thu 14 November at 12:30pm

Service

Said Evening Prayer

Thu 14 November at 5:30pm

Service

Morning Prayer

Fri 15 November at 8:15am

Christmas at Chester Cathedral

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Christmas Events and Services

Discover Christmas at Chester Cathedral. Explore Christmas and Advent events and services.

Music

Dreamcoat Stars : A Musical Christmas

Tue 19 November at 7:30pm

General

Christmas Tree Festival Lights Switch On

Thu 21 November at 6:30pm

Exhibition

Christmas Tree Festival

22 November - 5 January

Music

The Spectacular Music of Harry Potter

Fri 22 November at 7:00pm

Music

CMS Choir Concert: A Night at the Opera

Sat 23 November at 7:30pm

Music

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight

Mon 25 November at 7:30pm

General

A Christmas Carol – Chapterhouse Theatre Company

Tue 26 November at 7:30pm

General

A Christmas Carol – Chapterhouse Theatre Company

Wed 27 November at 7:30pm

Music

The Music of Simon and Garfunkel

Fri 29 November at 7:30pm

Music

The Music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

Sat 30 November at 7:30pm

Visiting Highlights

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Tours

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Latest News

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Aleta Doran: Residency Reflections

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November What's On

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Cloud of Witnesses: Six Martyred Maidens

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Project Discovery: Next Steps

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Homelessness Sunday 2024

04.10.24 | Latest News

Renowned Chester stained glass artist explored in exhibition

03.10.24 | Heritage

Cloud of Witnesses: Dining with Royalty

01.10.24 | Events

October What's On

30.09.24 | Heritage

The Trena Cox Project

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