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An Evening with Rob Rinder

Join us for a fascinating evening with barrister, broadcaster, author, advocate and musician, Rob Rinder.

26 February 2025

Welcome boost from the Julia Rausing Trust

We are immensely grateful to the Julia Rausing Trust for its extremely generous donation of £2 million towards our Development Project.

APPLY BY WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH 2025

Chorister Voice Trials

The Chorister Voice Trials are for children in years 2-5 who wish to audition for the chance to become an Exeter Cathedral Chorister.

The Friends' Cloister Gallery

The new Friends’ Cloister Gallery is now open to visitors. Built on the same foundations as the original medieval cloisters, the new structure is the most significant building to adjoin the cathedral in around 500 years.

Chapter House Refectory

Relax and recharge at The Chapter House Refectory, Exeter Cathedral’s unique café, set inside its amazing medieval Chapter House, complete with painted ceiling and angel carvings.

Exeter Cathedral Shop

Wander through our stunning new Friends’ Cloister Gallery to Exeter Cathedral Shop and discover a unique collection of souvenirs, books, music, art, hand-crafted gifts and much more.

Writing a New Chapter

At Exeter Cathedral, we are writing a new chapter: an ambitious project, designed to make sure that we are here for generations to come. While we’re doing this, you may find restricted access in some areas of the Cathedral.

What’s on

Visiting times
Admission prices
Services & Events

Please note the following changes to our regular sightseeing opening hours:

Sunday 9 March: The Cathedral will close at 3pm

Monday 10 March: The Cathedral will close at 10:30am for a private service, then reopen at 2pm

Sunday 16 March: The Cathedral will close at 3pm

Sunday 23 March: The Cathedral will close at 3pm

Sunday 30 March: The Cathedral will close at 3pm

You may find restricted access in some areas of the Cathedral due to conservation and improvement work. Find out more >

Accessibility Information >

	Monday to Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Exeter Cathedral	9:15am-5pm	9am-5pm	11:30am-4pm
Exeter Cathedral Shop	10am-4pm	10am-4pm	11:00am-4pm
Chapter House Refectory	9:15am-5pm	9.15am-5pm	11am-4pm

Exeter Cathedral receives no regular funding from the Church of England or from the UK Government to support its work, so we ask our visitors to pay a modest admission fee, which is an important part of our annual income. Your visit helps to meet our responsibility to maintain and support one of Europe’s finest cathedrals for future generations.

Admission prices:

Adults: £10
Seniors and Students: £8
Children under 18 (within a family group): FREE

Exeter residents (postcodes EX1-EX4): FREE with Residents Card

Visiting for worship or prayer?
There is never a charge to worship or pray in Exeter Cathedral, and everyone is welcome.

Carers
Admission for carers who are accompanying sightseers is also free of charge (if you are attending an event then please check with the event organiser).

12-Month Pass

UK taxpayers who choose to Gift Aid their admission receive a 12-month pass at no extra charge, meaning you can come back as often as you like.
By choosing to Gift Aid you allow us to claim back additional money on your entry fee at no extra cost to you!

Exeter Residents

Exeter Cathedral offers a Residents’ Card, offering people living in the city (postcodes EX1-EX4) free entry to their Cathedral during normal visitor hours. Once you have received your card, simply present it each time you visit the Cathedral. Those living outside the city boundaries who can Gift Aid their admission can pay to visit just once and get an annual pass, or anyone can join the Friends of Exeter Cathedral and so gain a host of other benefits, including talks and discounts at the Cathedral café and shop. Apply for your Residents’ Card here and bring it with you when you next visit. Once you’ve completed your form, please post it with a stamped addressed return envelope to 1 The Cloisters, Exeter, EX1 1HS so we can send your card to you.

Only assistance dogs are permitted inside the Cathedral.

Todays services and events

8:15

Morning Prayer

8:35

Eucharist

9:00

Morning Prayer - Zoom Meeting ID: 996 3898 5011, Passcode: 1F0puR

9:15

Cathedral opens for sightseeing

10:30

Cathedral closes for sightseeing - for special service

14:00

Prayers for wholeness and healing

14:00

Cathedral opens for sightseeing

14:15

Guided Tour - Roof

17:00

Cathedral closes for sightseeing

17:30

Choral Evensong

Livestreamed Service

Watch this space for the latest services broadcast live from Exeter Cathedral.

News

Catch up on the latest news and features from Exeter Cathedral

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A Lent of Fruitful Pruning

A Lent of Fruitful Pruning By The Revd. Preb. Nigel Guthrie Jesus said “I am the true vine, and my Father...

07 March 2025

Cathedral News - March 2025 Edition

Cathedral News is a monthly journal published by Exeter Cathedral. It contains a mixture of community...

07 March 2025

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Life is for Living

Life is for Living Reflection by The Revd Preb Julian Ould I write this article amidst a certain amount...

28 February 2025

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Julia Rausing Trust Brings a Welcome Boost to the 2020’s Development Project

Julia Rausing Trust brings a welcome boost to the 2020’s Development Project At Exeter Cathedral, we...

26 February 2025

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Exeter Cathedral Choir to stage a ‘musical journey’ beneath Luke Jerram’s Moon sculpture

Exeter Cathedral Choir to stage a ‘musical journey’ beneath Luke Jerram’s Moon sculpture On 1 March,...

21 February 2025

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From the Library: Empowering and transforming lives

By Emma Laws, Cathedral Librarian Alongside work to build our beautiful new Friends’ Cloister Gallery...

21 February 2025

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A Visit to Museum of the Moon

By Anca, Youth Volunteer at Exeter Cathedral Why You Should See It As a student, I often look for interesting...

18 February 2025

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Book Review: On Leadership by Tony Blair

Reviewed by Canon Mike D Williams Leadership is a journey. This book is a disjointed journey of 40 short...

14 February 2025

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By Ellie Jones, Cathedral Archivist This month’s Library and Archives In Focus event is on the theme...

14 February 2025

Cathedral News – February 2025 Edition

Cathedral News is a monthly journal published by Exeter Cathedral. It contains a mixture of community...

12 February 2025

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Resident’s Card

Live within EX1 – EX4? Our Resident’s Card gives you unlimited free access to Exeter Cathedral!

Ten Fifty Café

Locally-sourced drinks and light refreshments from our low-carbon outdoor café.

Family Fun

Activities and events to entertain the young and young-at-heart.

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Venue Hire

Make your event unforgettable. Book a space in Devon’s most iconic building.

About Us

We’re a community hub, a heritage destination, a refuge for reflection, place for prayer and worship, and a stage for performers.

Support Us

Exeter Cathedral has been at the heart of Devon for nearly a thousand years, but it now needs urgent help and investment. Find out how you can help.

Cathedral Life

Cathedral Life is a free e-bulletin of news, features, events and information from Exeter Cathedral. Sent straight to your inbox every Friday.

Engaging Communities

Thanks to support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Exeter Cathedral has an exciting new programme of activities and events for people in and around Exeter.

Community Hub

Quick links, contacts and resources for the Exeter Cathedral Community

Friends of Exeter Cathedral

The Friends is a charitable organisation founded in 1929 to co-operate with the Dean and Chapter in helping to preserve and improve the fabric and furnishings of this wonderful building.

Donate

People value Exeter Cathedral in all sorts of ways: as Devon’s greatest historic building; as the beating heart of Exeter; as a place of worship and world-class music; as a venue for concerts and activities; as an inspirational space to reflect; and as a social hub.

We don’t receive regular funding from the government or from the Church of England, so your donation really will make a difference. It will help ensure our long-term financial stability and enable us to emerge ready to serve the people of Devon, as we have done for a thousand years.

Thank you so much for any support you are able to give.

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