- Please be aware that some areas of the Cathedral are not accessible due to development projects.
- The Cathedral will be closed to visitors on Saturday 5 October but services will still be open.
Welcome to
Bristol Cathedral
Monday to Saturday: 8.00am – 5.00pm
Sunday: 8.00am – 3.00pm
We recommend visiting between 10.00am – 4.00pm and suggest arriving no later than one hour before closing time to make the most of your visit.
Admission to the Cathedral is by voluntary donation. The suggested donation is £5.00
Worship takes place at the Cathedral on every day of the week.
Luxmuralis In The Beginning
Monday 25 – Friday 29
Various Times
Join Bristol Cathedral for a dazzling journey of light and sound as the Cathedral architecture turns into a virtual canvas this Christmas.
The award winning artistic collaboration known as Luxmuralis are back, set to transform the interior of Bristol Cathedral with stunning sound and light artwork.
Begin this year’s Christmas celebrations by coming along on an uplifting journey through a reimagining of the Nativity Story. It promises to be a stunning experience for all the whole family, the perfect start to the Advent season.
Find Out MoreA Warm Welcome from the Dean of Bristol.
Bristol Cathedral promises an exciting Summer and Autumn ahead with a variety of family-friendly activities, including craft days for children.
When you visit with your family don’t miss our children’s trail and enjoy hunting for some of the more unusual animals portrayed in stone and glass around the building. Did you know there’s even a snail crawling across a leaf among the carvings on our walls?
In our Sunday worship throughout September, we will be focusing on Creation- the gift of life, the importance of home, and our responsibility to use the gifts of Creation wisely.
The Very Revd Dr Mandy Ford
Dean of Bristol
Bristol Cathedral is open every day of the year and everyone is welcome.
With a rich programme of services and events, historic architecture and a peaceful garden, Bristol Cathedral is an essential part of any trip to Bristol.
Learn MoreA place of sanctuary, prayer, and music for the people of Bristol and beyond.
Bristol Cathedral continues a centuries-long tradition of being an open and welcoming space for all people to pause for thought, find beauty and peace, sense the sacred and come together as communities.
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