Welcome to Bristol Cathedral

Morning Prayer

Join us for daily online worship.

Here with you, yesterday

Morning Prayer

Join us for daily online worship.

Here with you, today

Morning Prayer

Join us for daily online worship.

Here with you, tomorrow

Morning Prayer

Join us for daily online worship.

  • Please be aware that some areas of the Cathedral are not accessible due to development projects.  
  • Enjoy the new Organ exhibition surrounding the Organ project!

Welcome to
Bristol Cathedral

Opening Times

Monday to Saturday: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Sunday: 11.30am – 3.00pm

Plan your visit

Admission

Admission to the Cathedral is by voluntary donation. The suggested donation is £5.00

Discover Bristol Cathedral

Daily Services

Worship takes place at the Cathedral on every day of the week.

Everybody is invited to join


What’s on today?

Faith

Morning Prayer

Tue June 18th: 8:15am
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Morning Prayer is part of the monastic rhythms of prayer at the Cathedral.

Exhibitions

All God’s Children

Tue June 18th: 10:00am
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All God’s Children is an exhibition in Bristol Cathedral that explores the impact of the slave economy on Cathedral life, past and present.

Exhibitions

Organ Exhibition

Tue June 18th: 10:00am
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Delve into the History of the Cathedral organ Throughout 2024 and 2025, the Bristol Cathedral organ is being restored and refurbished.

Children’s Activities

Cathedral Music Trail

Tue June 18th: 10:00am
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Collect your trail map and musical kit bag from the welcome desk to complete our interactive Music Trail. Learn more

Faith

Lunchtime Eucharist

Tue June 18th: 12:30pm
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The Said Lunchtime Eucharist (common worship) is a spoken service where the congregation are invited to join in with the

Lunchtime Recitals

Emilija Karaliute: Tuesday Lunchtime Recitals

Tue June 18th: 1:15pm
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This Tuesday: Emilija Karaliute KANKLÉS (a native Lithuanian string instrument) Tuesday Lunchtime Recitals are offered at 1.15pm nearly every Tuesday, lasting

Guided Tours

Cathedral Highlights Tour

Tue June 18th: 2:15pm
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Join one of Bristol Cathedral’s dedicated tour guides as they take you on a journey spanning 900 years of history,

Regular Services

Choral Evensong

Tue June 18th: 5:15pm
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Choral Evensong is an opportunity to experience captivating music and tranquility in the heart of the city.

Faith

The Organ project – A new exhibition 

Delve into the history of the Organ in a brand new temporary exhibition! Located around the scaffolding that surrounds the organ project, you can discover how the instrument works, hear from Cathedral musicians and explore fascinating history, dating back to the 1600s.

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Warm Welcome from the Dean of Bristol.

Bristol Cathedral is set in the heart of the lively and diverse city of Bristol and its coastal and rural surroundings. Bristol Cathedral is open to everyone, and we hope that you will find a warm welcome here, whether you chose to tour our historic building, enjoy the peace and calm of our chapels and garden, attend an event or exhibition, or join us for worship.

The Very Revd Dr Mandy Ford
Dean of Bristol

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Explore The Lord Mayor’s Chapel,  a truly remarkable medieval chapel

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Visit Us

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.

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Worship

A 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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There are many ways you can get involved in the life of your Cathedral whether volunteering, becoming a Friend or making a kind donation. Your support makes a real difference.