April What's On

Catch up on everything happening this April at Chester Cathedral in our latest blog 👇
chestercathedral.com/news/april-whats-on-2

This Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. All are welcome to join us in worship during Holy Week and Easter.

If you are unable to join us in person, many of the services will be streamed on our Official YouTube channel YouTube.com/chestercathedralchoirandorgan

Today is @mhfaengland.bsky.social My Whole Self Day. We are taking part in campaign for workplace culture change, supporting the creation of workplaces where people feel safe to speak up, share ideas and be themselves

National moment to celebrate identity, connection & psychological safety at work

As a thank you to The National Lottery players, we are offering free Cathedral Discovery Tour to visitors to learn more about Chester Cathedral during National Lottery Open Week.

Book your free tickets here: chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Another exciting month at the Cathedral with only 2 weeks left of the Museum of the Moon - including events in the moonlight. Plus Unsettled Ground exhibition by Cathedral Artist in Residence and a variety of concerts, talks, tours, and services
Read more:
chestercathedral.com/news/march-whats-on-2

Join us on Sunday afternoon at 3pm for a joint Evensong with the combined choirs of Chester, Liverpool and Blackburn Cathedrals? We will be celebrating the patron saint of Chester, St Werburgh, with the premiere of an anthem in her honour.

YouTube.com/chestercathedralchoirandorgan

We have an exciting month ahead of us at Chester Cathedral with the arrival of the Museum of the Moon and a variety of events and activities taking place underneath it.

Read our latest blog for everything to look forward to this month ⬇️
chestercathedral.com/news/february-whats-on-2

All are welcome to join us on Monday 2 February at 5.30pm for a traditional language Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Choir.

The Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, also known as Candlemas, is when church candles were traditionally blessed for the coming year.

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day where we remember the millions of people who lost their lives during the Holocaust.

Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines MBE will join us to speak about her experiences on 5 February at 10am.

Lady Milena came to the UK on the Kindertransport of Sir Nicholas Winton.

The Cloister Windows at Chester Cathedral are at the heart of the monastic site that was once home to the Benedictine Abbey of St Werburgh. Their unique scheme of glazing depicts the liturgical calendar.

The Cloister Windows at Chester Cathedral are at the heart of the monastic site that was once home to the Benedictine Abbey of St Werburgh. Their unique scheme of glazing depicts the liturgical calendar.

Voting is open. The hunt is on to find the Nation's Favourite #StainedGlass window. 12 finalists for YOU to vote for.

This gorgeous finalist is the Cloister Windows at Chester Cathedral #DivineLight

See all of the 12 and vote for YOUR favourite on the link below ⤵️

https://ow.ly/AxLm50XXJhl

Thirty-four windows with 130 lights, presented as an Anglican calendar, most from the studio of F.C. Eden (1864–1944) and A.K. Nicholson (1871–1937), alongside designs by Chester artist Trena Cox (1895–1980)

Thirty-four windows with 130 lights, presented as an Anglican calendar, most from the studio of F.C. Eden (1864–1944) and A.K. Nicholson (1871–1937), alongside designs by Chester artist Trena Cox (1895–1980)

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Cloister Windows (1920s) - Chester Cathedral #DivineLight

Thirty-four windows with 130 lights, presented as an Anglican calendar, most from the studio of F.C. Eden (1864–1944) and A.K. Nicholson (1871–1937)

More ⤵️

https://ow.ly/uI6i50XRuAy

Chester Cathedral in Lego, in Chester Cathedral @chestercathedral.bsky.social

Some of the faces of @chestercathedral.bsky.social

Step into the New Year with a visit to Chester Cathedral. We also have a variety of events taking place. Take a look at our latest blog for everything happening in January

chestercathedral.com/news/january-whats-on-2

All are welcome to join us for our Christmas special services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Although the pre-booked tickets for Festival of Lessons and Carols for Christmas have been reserved, there are still plenty of seats left available on the day for people without tickets.

Looking for a last minute Christmas gift idea? Why not Adopt a Book from Chester Cathedral! Become a guardian of words and wisdom by adopting one of Chester Cathedral’s historic library books
Adopt a Book is available in our Cathedral Gift Shop
Find out more chestercathedral.com/support/adopt-a-book

Great idea! Design award for Chester Cathedral.

‘This allows the Cathedral’s great oak west doors to be opened whereas previously the Cathedral appeared closed, so now, the Cathedral appears welcoming to those on Town Hall Square.’

More about the award on the link ⤵️

https://ow.ly/3mVo50XGJoe

It’s definitely feeling like Christmas in Chester! Our always popular Christmas Tree Festival is in full swing and we have an exciting lineup of events and services this month.

Find out everything happening at the Cathedral this month in our latest blog ⬇️
chestercathedral.com/news/december-whats-on

Advent Procession will take place this Sunday 30 November at 6pm.

Join us in the Cathedral or online for this service which moves from darkness to light as we mark the beginning of the season of Advent.

Bible readings will be interspersed with beautiful music sung by the Cathedral Choir.

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

Slave Trade Connections in Chester Diocese | Chester Diocese

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...