Advent & Christmas
Sing your way to Christmas at your Cathedral
Every year, we host a variety of services and events to celebrate Christmas. From uplifting carols and concerts to meaningful worship and cherished traditions, there’s something for everyone—we look forward to welcoming you!
Christmas Opening Hours
Please be aware that the cathedral will be open from 10.00am – 4.00pm from 26 December – 1 January.
Normal opening hours will resume on 2 January.
Morning Prayer 10.00am
Lunchtime Eucharist 12.30pm
Evening Prayer 3.30pm
The Christmas Story Trail
2 December – 2 February
Search the Cathedral to find each part of the Christmas story. Along the way, make your own angel, explore the meaning of Christmas and why we celebrate.
Suitable for all ages. Available during visiting hours.
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Lessons and Carols
Friday 20 December | 5.15pm – 6pm
A shorter service of readings and all of your favourite carols.
No charge or booking required.
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Family Carols
Sunday 22 December | 3.30pm
Children (and adults!) are encouraged to come dressed as shepherds, sheep, angels, and wise people. Also features Charlie the donkey!
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The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
at The Lord Mayor’s Chapel
Sunday 22 December | 4pm – 5.30pm
A traditional service of readings and carols, with music sung by the Chapel Choir.
No charge or booking required.
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The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Monday 23 December | 6pm – 7.30pm
Christmas Eve | 3.30pm – 4pm
Join us as we celebrate the start of Christmas with the traditional service of readings and carols. Festive music is sung by the Cathedral Choir and Cathedral Consort.
No charge or booking required.
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Midnight Mass
Christmas Eve | 11pm – 12.30am
Celebrate the birth of Christ with the first Eucharist of Christmas.
No charge or booking required.
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Christmas Morning Eucharist
Christmas Day | 10am – 11.30am
Join us on Christmas morning as we celebrate the birth of Christ, with music sung by the Cathedral Choir accompanied by a festival ensemble.
No charge or booking required.
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Christmas Day Holy Communion
At The Lord Mayor’s Chapel
Christmas Day | 11am – 12.30am
A Holy Communion service with familiar carols to celebrate Christmas Day, sung by The Chapel Choir.
No charge or booking required.
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Cathedral Eucharist for the Epiphany
Sunday 5 January | 10am – 11.30am
Epiphany is the Sunday on which we celebrate the arrival of the Magi – the wise men or three kings – who came from far away to recognise the baby Jesus as the Son of God. They bring gifts which symbolise his kingship and prophetic and priestly roles. It is a day to give thanks for a faith that spread throughout the world.
No charge or booking required.
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Candlemas
Sunday 2 February | 10am – 11.30am
We greet Jesus as the light of the world with processions and the blessing of candles in a tradition that goes back to the Middle Ages.
No charge or booking required.
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