Bristol Cathedral is your Cathedral

A place to gather, reflect, worship and be inspired.

  • Parts of the North Transept & the Elder Lady Chapel are closed for essential monument work.
  • Please check What’s On for planned closures

Welcome to Bristol Cathedral

VISITING HOURS

Mon to Sat: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Sun: 11.30am – 3.00pm

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ADMISSION

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

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Bristol Cathedral
College Green
Bristol, BS1 5TJ

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Highlights | On Today

Community

Grenfell Memorial Quilt Exhibition

Bristol Cathedral is honoured to display the Grenfell Memorial Quilt, a moving tribute to all those affected by the Grenfell Tower disaster. Created by Bristol Star Stitchers, the 12ft x 12ft quilt honours the 72 people who died in the fire on 14 June 2017, as well as those who survived, were injured, or lost their homes. It forms part of a nationwide memorial project inspired by a call from relatives and friends of those affected, with around 90 panels created by groups across the UK ahead of the disaster’s tenth anniversary in 2027. The Bristol quilt is also a story of community. Made from recycled fabrics collected from charity shops and other sources, it brought together more than 30 people of all ages and levels of sewing experience. What began as small gatherings in people’s homes grew into a shared endeavour at the Vassall Community Hub in Fishponds, where friendships were formed and skills, stories and countless hours were shared. At the heart of the quilt are 72 embroidered stars, each bearing the name and age of a person who died. Families and loved ones are stitched close together, reflecting the lives, relationships and communities behind the headlines. Flowers and foliage symbolise hope and renewal, while the tower itself stands as a reminder that those affected must not be forgotten. Visitors are warmly invited to spend time with this remarkable artwork, remember those who were lost, and reflect on the power of communities coming together in solidarity.
Free admission. All welcome.

Mon 17 Aug | 10:00 – 16:00
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Family Activities

Crafty Cathedral

Join us at Crafty Cathedral! Free, drop-in craft mornings for children and families at Bristol Cathedral. Enjoy storytelling, creative activities, and a peaceful space to explore imagination and faith.

Thu 20 Aug | 10:00 – 12:00
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Family Activities

Crafty Cathedral

Join us at Crafty Cathedral! Free, drop-in craft mornings for children and families at Bristol Cathedral. Enjoy storytelling, creative activities, and a peaceful space to explore imagination and faith.

Thu 27 Aug | 10:00 – 12:00
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Family Activities

WOOFYT

Discover the science, technology, and magic behind incredible musical sound in this exciting hands-on experience.

Explore WOOFYT – The Wooden One-Octave Organ For Young Technologists, a fascinating interactive instrument that brings together music, science, and engineering. In this engaging session you’ll discover how organs create their powerful sound, experiment with the mechanics of music, and explore the technology behind one of the world’s most remarkable instruments. Learn more about the project here: https://www.woofyt.org/about/

Sessions last 75 minutes and must be booked in advance. Available time slots are:
9:30am | 10:50am | 1:00pm | 2:20pm

Alongside this, Crafty Cathedral will be running throughout the morning with a range of musical arts and crafts activities for families and children to enjoy. This element is free and drop-in, so no booking is required.

This event is free of charge, but booking is required for the WOOFYT sessions.

Part of The Grand Organ Festival, celebrating the return of the Cathedral’s organ following its major restoration. Discover the full programme of events. 🎶


Wed 28 Oct | 9:30 – 15:30
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Services

Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer is part of the monastic rhythms of prayer at the Cathedral.

Mon 17 Aug | 8:15 – 8:30
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Exhibitions

All God’s Children

All God’s Children is an exhibition in Bristol Cathedral that explores the impact of the slave economy on Cathedral life, past and present.

Mon 17 Aug | 10:00 – 16:00
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Services

Lunchtime Eucharist

The Said Lunchtime Eucharist (common worship) is a spoken service where the congregation are invited to join in with the responses written in the order of service.  This service is usually held in one of the side chapels and lasts around 30 minutes.

Mon 17 Aug | 12:30 – 13:00
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Services

Evening Prayer

Join us for Evening Prayer, a spoken service at the end of the day. The service consists of psalms, bible readings, prayers and petition. We offer the day back to God and ask for his blessing and protection for the night ahead.

Mon 17 Aug | 17:15 – 17:45
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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.

We treasure our heritage, especially our wonderful tradition of choral music which everyone can enjoy at no charge.

We join with our Bishop and Diocese in seeking to live out our values of openness, generosity, creativity, and bravery as we follow Jesus, serve others, and transform communities. We are an open and inclusive community that seeks to reach out to love and serve those around us.

Do come and see us!

The Very Revd Dr Mandy Ford
Dean of Bristol

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

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