What’s On
Worship, Music and Events for everyone
Experience the extraordinary diversity of Cathedral life, as we showcase human creativity in many dimensions. See and hear the Cathedral through the eyes and ears of children, artists, and composers. Bring the family for a morning of crafts, enjoy thought-provoking exhibitions, and immerse yourself in centuries of music at Evensong.
Guided Tours
Afternoon Tea & Tour
Join one of Bristol Cathedral’s dedicated tour guides as they take you on a journey spanning 900 years of history, heritage, and architecture at the extraordinary Bristol Cathedral!
From the tale of St Jordan of Bristol (yes, Bristol has a saint!) through to the ordination of the first women priests in 1994, joining a Bristol Cathedral Highlights Tour is the best and most fascinating way to get to know one of the grandest buildings in the city of Bristol!
The tours last between 45-60 minutes, and your guide will meet you inside the Cathedral at the Welcome Area.
Optional Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea Add-On (Tuesday Highlights Tour only) A selection of sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, and a pot of tea, served by Pinkmans Café in our cloister. A relaxed way to finish your Tuesday Highlights Tour. The entrance to Bristol Cathedral is level access. However, some areas of the Cathedral included in the highlights tours involve uneven floors and steps, particularly when accessing the Norman Chapter House. Sensible footwear is advised. If you have any accessibility requests or concerns and you would like to go on a highlights tour please contact Bristol Cathedral at [email protected] before booking your tickets.
Guided Tours
Afternoon Tea & Tour
Join one of Bristol Cathedral’s dedicated tour guides as they take you on a journey spanning 900 years of history, heritage, and architecture at the extraordinary Bristol Cathedral!
From the tale of St Jordan of Bristol (yes, Bristol has a saint!) through to the ordination of the first women priests in 1994, joining a Bristol Cathedral Highlights Tour is the best and most fascinating way to get to know one of the grandest buildings in the city of Bristol!
The tours last between 45-60 minutes, and your guide will meet you inside the Cathedral at the Welcome Area.
Optional Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea Add-On (Tuesday Highlights Tour only) A selection of sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, and a pot of tea, served by Pinkmans Café in our cloister. A relaxed way to finish your Tuesday Highlights Tour. The entrance to Bristol Cathedral is level access. However, some areas of the Cathedral included in the highlights tours involve uneven floors and steps, particularly when accessing the Norman Chapter House. Sensible footwear is advised. If you have any accessibility requests or concerns and you would like to go on a highlights tour please contact Bristol Cathedral at [email protected] before booking your tickets.
Guided Tours
Afternoon Tea & Tour
Join one of Bristol Cathedral’s dedicated tour guides as they take you on a journey spanning 900 years of history, heritage, and architecture at the extraordinary Bristol Cathedral!
From the tale of St Jordan of Bristol (yes, Bristol has a saint!) through to the ordination of the first women priests in 1994, joining a Bristol Cathedral Highlights Tour is the best and most fascinating way to get to know one of the grandest buildings in the city of Bristol!
The tours last between 45-60 minutes, and your guide will meet you inside the Cathedral at the Welcome Area.
Optional Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea Add-On (Tuesday Highlights Tour only) A selection of sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, and a pot of tea, served by Pinkmans Café in our cloister. A relaxed way to finish your Tuesday Highlights Tour. The entrance to Bristol Cathedral is level access. However, some areas of the Cathedral included in the highlights tours involve uneven floors and steps, particularly when accessing the Norman Chapter House. Sensible footwear is advised. If you have any accessibility requests or concerns and you would like to go on a highlights tour please contact Bristol Cathedral at [email protected] before booking your tickets.
Guided Tours
Tower Tour
Step behind closed doors and climb the soaring tower of Bristol Cathedral on a special guided tour that will take you through 900 years of history and architecture.
Climb the 172 steps of Bristol Cathedral’s Tower for a guided tour where you’ll learn how the Cathedral has evolved over time and the engineering feats that have made it into the beautiful building you see today.
You will come face to face with some of the finest medieval bells in the world, tales of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and uncover the mysteries of the original 12th-century abbey that once dominated College Green.
This tour involves ascending almost 200 steps up a spiral staircase which is narrow in places, with low-hanging doorways and pipes along the route. To make sure the tour is suitable for you and your group please consult the terms and conditions below.
For Carers tickets please email [email protected]
Guided Tours
Tower Tour
Step behind closed doors and climb the soaring tower of Bristol Cathedral on a special guided tour that will take you through 900 years of history and architecture.
Climb the 172 steps of Bristol Cathedral’s Tower for a guided tour where you’ll learn how the Cathedral has evolved over time and the engineering feats that have made it into the beautiful building you see today.
You will come face to face with some of the finest medieval bells in the world, tales of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and uncover the mysteries of the original 12th-century abbey that once dominated College Green.
This tour involves ascending almost 200 steps up a spiral staircase which is narrow in places, with low-hanging doorways and pipes along the route. To make sure the tour is suitable for you and your group please consult the terms and conditions below.
For Carers tickets please email [email protected]
Guided Tours
Afternoon Tea & Tour
Join one of Bristol Cathedral’s dedicated tour guides as they take you on a journey spanning 900 years of history, heritage, and architecture at the extraordinary Bristol Cathedral!
From the tale of St Jordan of Bristol (yes, Bristol has a saint!) through to the ordination of the first women priests in 1994, joining a Bristol Cathedral Highlights Tour is the best and most fascinating way to get to know one of the grandest buildings in the city of Bristol!
The tours last between 45-60 minutes, and your guide will meet you inside the Cathedral at the Welcome Area.
Optional Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea Add-On (Tuesday Highlights Tour only) A selection of sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, and a pot of tea, served by Pinkmans Café in our cloister. A relaxed way to finish your Tuesday Highlights Tour. The entrance to Bristol Cathedral is level access. However, some areas of the Cathedral included in the highlights tours involve uneven floors and steps, particularly when accessing the Norman Chapter House. Sensible footwear is advised. If you have any accessibility requests or concerns and you would like to go on a highlights tour please contact Bristol Cathedral at [email protected] before booking your tickets.
Services
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer is part of the monastic rhythms of prayer at the Cathedral.
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.
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.
Services
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong is an opportunity to experience captivating music and tranquility in the heart of the city.
All Events
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Events
Services
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer is part of the monastic rhythms of prayer at the Cathedral. We start the day with prayers, psalms and bible readings, offering the day ahead up to God....
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. All God’s Children is part of the Cathedral’s...
The Lord Mayor’s Chapel Open to Visitors
The Lord Mayor’s Chapel is the only remaining building of the Hospital of Saint Mark. When it was built in about 1230 it was connected to the Abbey of St...
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...
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...
Music
Bristol Classical Players & Phoenix Choir: A Night at Sea
Bristol Classical Players Bristol Phoenix Choir & Guests Soprano: Chloé Underwood Mezzo-Soprano: Rebecca Chellappah Baritone: Malachy Frame Conductor: Tom Gauterin Leader: Anneka Sutcliffe Vaughan Williams: A Sea Symphony Elgar: Sea...
Services
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer is part of the monastic rhythms of prayer at the Cathedral. We start the day with prayers, psalms and bible readings, offering the day ahead up to God....
Services
Holy Communion (BCP)
Join us at 8am every Sunday to celebrate Holy Communion, taken from the Book of Common Prayer (BCP). The service is held in the Quire and lasts around 45 minutes,...
Services
Cathedral Eucharist with Consort Valedictions
Join us for this special Eucharist as we give thanks and bid farewell to members of the Cathedral Consort who are moving on. Their musical contributions have enriched our worship,...
Services
Cathedral Eucharist
Join us for our biggest service of the week with the Cathedral Choir or Consort, including hymns, beautiful choral music, a sermon and the taking of Holy Communion. All are...
Services
Sunday Service at The Lord Mayor’s Chapel
Everyone is welcome to join us to worship at The Lord Mayor's Chapel. On the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday we hold Choral Mattins and the 3rd Sunday is...
Services
Choral Evensong on Sunday
Choral Evensong is an opportunity to experience captivating music and tranquility in the heart of the city. The service is led by our outstanding choir, made up of both adults...