Exeter Cathedral

Discover the charming legacy of Miss Ursula Radford, a scholar who spent the 1940s documenting Devon’s parish churches. From 10:30pm confessions about broken glass plates to her beautiful, distinctive script, our latest archival project brings her wit and erudition back into the light. 🔗 Read Cathedral Archivist Ellie Jones' latest blog: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/la… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

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📝 @ExeterCathedral are running a 'Young Historian of the Year' competition for 11-18 year olds! It would be great to get some of the young entrants taking the history of Exeter City as the subject of their presentation! 🔗 Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/yhoty #ECFC #SemperFidelis

INDIE MARKET: 9 MAY ☀️ Discover a vibrant collection of local makers, artisans, food vendors and unique vintage finds at our upcoming Independent Market – your opportunity to support independent businesses within the picturesque setting of Exeter Cathedral Green. 🗓️ Saturday 9 May | 11am-4pm 📍 Exeter Cathedral Green Find out more: bit.ly/exeter-indepen… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral #IndependentMarket

Plants that bleed, roots that scream, flowers that heal, John Gerard’s 'Herball' opens a door to the fascinating world of Renaissance botany. On 7 May at 6pm, enjoy this unique opportunity to experience John Gerard’s magnificent 'Herball' or 'Generall Historie of Plantes' 🪴 This is a small group workshop; booking is essential via this link: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/event… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Find your people. Attend your perfect event. Here's what's on this week at Exeter Cathedral! ✦ S.S. Wesley: Life, Music & Legacy at Exeter Cathedral (22 April) ✦ The Exeter Volunteer Fair 2026 (23 April) ✦ Shakespeare and his Contemporaries (24 April) ✦ Radiohead Reimagined by Candlelight (24 April) Find out more: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Join us in praying over this week 🙏 Risen Christ, you filled your disciples with boldness and fresh hope: strengthen us to proclaim your risen life and fill us with your peace, to the glory of God the Father. #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

We warmly invite you to join us for any of our services this week. Here are the timings, with more details on our website: 🌱 Sunday 19 April 8am: Holy Communion 9am: Morning Prayer 10am: Choral Eucharist 4pm: Choral Evensong 🌱 Monday 20 April 8:15am: Morning Prayer 8:35am: Eucharist 9am: Morning Prayer 12:30pm: Prayers for Wholeness & Healing 5:30pm: Evening Prayer 🌱 Tuesday 21 April 8:15am: Morning Prayer 8:35am: Eucharist 9am: Morning Prayer 5:30pm: Evening Prayer 🌱 Wednesday 22 April 8:15am: Morning Prayer 8:35am: Eucharist 9am: Morning Prayer 1:15pm: Eucharist 5:30pm: Evening Prayer 🌱 Thursday 23 April 8:15am: Morning Prayer 8:35am: Eucharist 9am: Morning Prayer 5:30pm: Solemn Evensong 🌱 Friday 24 April 8:15am: Morning Prayer 8:35am: Eucharist 9am: Morning Prayer 5:30pm: Choral Evensong 🌱 Saturday 25 April 8:15am: Morning Prayer 8:35am: Eucharist 5:30pm: Solemn Evensong Click this link for more details: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/worship #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Ever wondered about the story behind the music at Exeter Cathedral? 🎶 Our Librarian has just shared a fascinating deep dive into the life and reforming vision of Samuel Sebastian Wesley on our blog. Read the full story online, and then join us in person to see the history for yourself at our next 'In Focus' event on Wednesday 22 April. Read more & plan your visit: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/event… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

📣 FINAL CALL: Independent businesses in the South West – don't forget to submit your application by this Saturday to trade at our Independent Market on Saturday 9 May! Whether you sell handmade crafts, locally-sourced food or vintage treasures, we have a range of affordable stall options. Apply today for the opportunity to sell on Cathedral Green: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/events/indepen… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

On 8 April, we were delighted to welcome the family of the late Gordon Pyne to the Cathedral. Gordon was a highly respected Devon stonemason who worked on many of the county’s historic landmarks, including our own Cathedral. His family – including his wife Queenie, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday – generously donated Gordon’s extensive collection of stonemasonry, carpentry and lead-working tools to our Works Department. Gordon cherished these tools, famously keeping them in "tip-top" condition with regular coats of linseed oil. The family met with our stonemasons to see where the tools will be put to use. These heritage tools are now being used by our craftspeople, including our newest apprentice, ensuring that Gordon’s skill and passion for Devon’s built heritage live on in the hands of the next generation.

In two weeks' time, join us in studying the most beautiful treasures in the collections of our Library & Archives… 28 April | 2pm ✨ Discover how illustrations in early printed books were produced ✨ Get up close to woodcuts & lithographs ✨ Explore how text and image come together to convey meaning Book your place on this unique workshop: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/event… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Looking for a way to find your footing in a busy world? This Saturday, join us at Exeter Cathedral to rediscover the ancient practice of the Labyrinth. Unlike a maze, a labyrinth has no dead ends. It is not designed to make you lose your way, but to help you find it. Whether you are seeking spiritual wholeness or just a moment of quiet reflection, the labyrinth serves as a symbolic path. Try the "Four Rs" as you walk: ✦ Remembering: Enter with gratitude, counting your blessings ✦ Releasing: Let go of cares and distractions as you move toward the centre ✦ Receiving: Pause at the heart of the path to find silence and peace ✦ Resolve: Walk back out with new strength for your journey Step onto holy ground with us. 📍 Exeter Cathedral 🗓️ Saturday 18 April, 1pm-3pm 👟 Shoes off, hearts open #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Here’s what’s on this week at Exeter Cathedral: ✦ A Friendly Introduction to Palaeography: Reading Some 14th Century Medical Remedies | 15 April ✦ Hands on History – What are Archives? | 16 April ✦ An Opportunity to Wonder and Wander and Walk the Labyrinth | 18 April Find out more: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/ #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Join us in praying over this coming week 🙏 Risen Christ, for whom no door is locked, no entrance barred: open the doors of our hearts, that we may seek the good of others and walk the joyful road of sacrifice and peace, to the praise of God the Father. #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

When our Librarian recently unearthed a rare 1811 printing of the poem ‘Honiton-Hill’, they discovered a literary ghost with only two other known copies in existence. This 200-year-old "picturesque" masterpiece transforms the Devon landscape into what Daniel Defoe called the most beautiful view in the world. Read the full story of this find here: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/la… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Our abseil adventure is kindly supported by Knight Frank 💙 There's still time to sign up for this breathtaking experience! On Saturday 9 May, you could be part of the group of brave individuals abseiling down the 140-foot (43 metres) Norman North Tower of Exeter Cathedral to raise funds for the continued conservation of this wonderful historic building. Want to join them? Find out more and sign up here: bit.ly/cathedral-abse… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

NEW therapeutic craft workshops at Exeter Cathedral Café 🤍 On Friday 1 May (6pm-8pm) we'll be hosting Bunyip Craft's new workshop series inside our inspiring Exeter Cathedral Café! Our Café will be turning into a craft-making hub, with your first drink on the house (hot, cold and alcoholic options available) plus all materials included. ✦ Learn to make beaded bracelets ✦ Design your own cross stitch ✦ Create foil-embossed decorations Book your tickets: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/event… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

A big thank-you to Tudors Dynasty & Beyond podcast founder, Rebecca Larson, for endorsing our Young Historian of the Year competition! Could you be the South West's Young Historian of the Year? Exeter Cathedral is looking for curious minds aged 11-18 from Devon and Cornwall to dive into the past… Whether you’re obsessed with the Romans, fascinated by the Tudors, or a fan of modern history, this is your chance to shine! 🔍 The challenge: Share your research on your favourite part of British History 🔍 How to enter: Submit a traditional essay or get creative with a podcast/video presentation 🔍 Why join? Build your research skills, attend exclusive workshops, compete for exciting awards Registration is NOW OPEN (deadline 29 May): exeter-cathedral.org.uk/young-historian #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

You're invited to the Cathedral Library! Discover more about the medicine, myth and emerging science of the 16th century and the book that shaped the early modern view of the natural world… On 7 May at 6pm, enjoy this unique opportunity to experience John Gerard’s magnificent 'Herball' or 'Generall Historie of Plantes' 🪴 Plants that bleed, roots that scream, flowers that heal, John Gerard’s 'Herball' opens a door to the fascinating world of Renaissance botany. This is a small group workshop; booking is essential via this link: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/event… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral