Exeter Cathedral
@exetercathedral.bsky.social
Community hub, heritage destination, event venue, home to a living faith and musical tradition. One thousand years of wonder in the heart of Devon.
1,000 years of Cathedral history 📜🔎✨ Have you visited the Exeter Cathedral Treasures Exhibition? Set inside our 19th century Pearson Building just above Exeter Cathedral Shop, you will find fascinating treasures from our collections, many on display for the first time.
February 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM
1,000 years of Cathedral history 📜🔎✨ Have you visited the Exeter Cathedral Treasures Exhibition? Set inside our 19th century Pearson Building just above Exeter Cathedral Shop, you will find fascinating treasures from our collections, many on display for the first time.
This week, we came across a letter from Enid Marx, a 20th century designer noted for her vibrant geometric and folk art-inspired prints. You'll recognise her work, but did you know that she had connections to Exeter?
Find out more: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
Find out more: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
February 13, 2026 at 9:49 AM
This week, we came across a letter from Enid Marx, a 20th century designer noted for her vibrant geometric and folk art-inspired prints. You'll recognise her work, but did you know that she had connections to Exeter?
Find out more: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
Find out more: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
Discover the unexpected and highly-skilled roles that have been occupied by talented women here at Exeter Cathedral across the centuries 🔍
Hatter, seamstress, blacksmith, glazier, librarian, Chapter Canon… who else will you uncover with our Cathedral Librarian and Archivist?
✦ 9 March | 1pm-3pm
Hatter, seamstress, blacksmith, glazier, librarian, Chapter Canon… who else will you uncover with our Cathedral Librarian and Archivist?
✦ 9 March | 1pm-3pm
February 13, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Discover the unexpected and highly-skilled roles that have been occupied by talented women here at Exeter Cathedral across the centuries 🔍
Hatter, seamstress, blacksmith, glazier, librarian, Chapter Canon… who else will you uncover with our Cathedral Librarian and Archivist?
✦ 9 March | 1pm-3pm
Hatter, seamstress, blacksmith, glazier, librarian, Chapter Canon… who else will you uncover with our Cathedral Librarian and Archivist?
✦ 9 March | 1pm-3pm
Ever wanted to step through the wardrobe to Narnia? Or move to Middle-earth? Join us as multi-award-winning novelist, Julia Golding, transports you with excerpts from her new book to these fascinating worlds this Lent.
✧ Sunday 8 March | 6pm
✧ Chapter House
✧ Free
✧ Sunday 8 March | 6pm
✧ Chapter House
✧ Free
February 12, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Ever wanted to step through the wardrobe to Narnia? Or move to Middle-earth? Join us as multi-award-winning novelist, Julia Golding, transports you with excerpts from her new book to these fascinating worlds this Lent.
✧ Sunday 8 March | 6pm
✧ Chapter House
✧ Free
✧ Sunday 8 March | 6pm
✧ Chapter House
✧ Free
Take a unique tour this March to discover stories of the Reformation and its impact on Exeter Cathedral 🔍
✦ Tickets: £20pp (places are limited; booking is essential)
✦ Tours begin in the Cathedral and end in the Cathedral Library and Archives
✦ Book here: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
✦ Tickets: £20pp (places are limited; booking is essential)
✦ Tours begin in the Cathedral and end in the Cathedral Library and Archives
✦ Book here: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
February 11, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Take a unique tour this March to discover stories of the Reformation and its impact on Exeter Cathedral 🔍
✦ Tickets: £20pp (places are limited; booking is essential)
✦ Tours begin in the Cathedral and end in the Cathedral Library and Archives
✦ Book here: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
✦ Tickets: £20pp (places are limited; booking is essential)
✦ Tours begin in the Cathedral and end in the Cathedral Library and Archives
✦ Book here: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
Half Term Costume Story Trail! 🤩
Using your Story Puzzle Trail Sheet, navigate the trail, look out for costume characters, dress yourself up, take fun photos & pick up a themed prize from the Cathedral Shop!
✧ 16-21 Feb
✧ Trail sheets £2.50
✧ Children free with a paying adult
Using your Story Puzzle Trail Sheet, navigate the trail, look out for costume characters, dress yourself up, take fun photos & pick up a themed prize from the Cathedral Shop!
✧ 16-21 Feb
✧ Trail sheets £2.50
✧ Children free with a paying adult
February 11, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Half Term Costume Story Trail! 🤩
Using your Story Puzzle Trail Sheet, navigate the trail, look out for costume characters, dress yourself up, take fun photos & pick up a themed prize from the Cathedral Shop!
✧ 16-21 Feb
✧ Trail sheets £2.50
✧ Children free with a paying adult
Using your Story Puzzle Trail Sheet, navigate the trail, look out for costume characters, dress yourself up, take fun photos & pick up a themed prize from the Cathedral Shop!
✧ 16-21 Feb
✧ Trail sheets £2.50
✧ Children free with a paying adult
Join our upcoming Lent course! 💫
18 Feb - 22 Mar | Using the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Lent book, we'll each be invited to consider how our faith is sustained and explore how our identity is shaped through life in Christ.
Find out more: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
18 Feb - 22 Mar | Using the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Lent book, we'll each be invited to consider how our faith is sustained and explore how our identity is shaped through life in Christ.
Find out more: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
February 10, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Join our upcoming Lent course! 💫
18 Feb - 22 Mar | Using the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Lent book, we'll each be invited to consider how our faith is sustained and explore how our identity is shaped through life in Christ.
Find out more: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
18 Feb - 22 Mar | Using the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Lent book, we'll each be invited to consider how our faith is sustained and explore how our identity is shaped through life in Christ.
Find out more: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
This Valentine’s Day, let words steal your heart! ❤️
This Thursday, drop-in for free (no booking required) to the Library & Archives anytime between 1pm and 3pm to discover how writers and poets across the centuries have expressed the mystery of love divine.
This Thursday, drop-in for free (no booking required) to the Library & Archives anytime between 1pm and 3pm to discover how writers and poets across the centuries have expressed the mystery of love divine.
February 9, 2026 at 9:16 AM
This Valentine’s Day, let words steal your heart! ❤️
This Thursday, drop-in for free (no booking required) to the Library & Archives anytime between 1pm and 3pm to discover how writers and poets across the centuries have expressed the mystery of love divine.
This Thursday, drop-in for free (no booking required) to the Library & Archives anytime between 1pm and 3pm to discover how writers and poets across the centuries have expressed the mystery of love divine.
Be inspired – we warmly invite you to join our two Lenten reflections:
🌱 ‘New Light on Familiar Words’ – Sue Gillingham, Canon Theologian | Thursday 19 March, 7pm (on Zoom)
🌱 “We are bold to say…”, – Morwenna Ludlow, Canon Theologian | Thursday 26 March, 7pm (on Zoom)
More info: bit.ly/ec-lent
🌱 ‘New Light on Familiar Words’ – Sue Gillingham, Canon Theologian | Thursday 19 March, 7pm (on Zoom)
🌱 “We are bold to say…”, – Morwenna Ludlow, Canon Theologian | Thursday 26 March, 7pm (on Zoom)
More info: bit.ly/ec-lent
February 5, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Be inspired – we warmly invite you to join our two Lenten reflections:
🌱 ‘New Light on Familiar Words’ – Sue Gillingham, Canon Theologian | Thursday 19 March, 7pm (on Zoom)
🌱 “We are bold to say…”, – Morwenna Ludlow, Canon Theologian | Thursday 26 March, 7pm (on Zoom)
More info: bit.ly/ec-lent
🌱 ‘New Light on Familiar Words’ – Sue Gillingham, Canon Theologian | Thursday 19 March, 7pm (on Zoom)
🌱 “We are bold to say…”, – Morwenna Ludlow, Canon Theologian | Thursday 26 March, 7pm (on Zoom)
More info: bit.ly/ec-lent
Today's Choral Evensong service will be broadcast live at 3pm on BBC Radio 3.
During the service, Exeter Cathedral Choir will be performing the premiere of an anthem specially commissioned for the conference from composer Nico Muhly.
Listen live: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
During the service, Exeter Cathedral Choir will be performing the premiere of an anthem specially commissioned for the conference from composer Nico Muhly.
Listen live: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
February 4, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Today's Choral Evensong service will be broadcast live at 3pm on BBC Radio 3.
During the service, Exeter Cathedral Choir will be performing the premiere of an anthem specially commissioned for the conference from composer Nico Muhly.
Listen live: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
During the service, Exeter Cathedral Choir will be performing the premiere of an anthem specially commissioned for the conference from composer Nico Muhly.
Listen live: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
This edition of the Torah, also known as the Pentateuch, was printed by E. Toledano in Lisbon in 1491. We are honoured to be looking after one of the most beautiful Hebrew printed books of the 15th century.
Thank you to everyone who attended our Holocaust Memorial Day service this morning.
Thank you to everyone who attended our Holocaust Memorial Day service this morning.
January 27, 2026 at 11:20 AM
This edition of the Torah, also known as the Pentateuch, was printed by E. Toledano in Lisbon in 1491. We are honoured to be looking after one of the most beautiful Hebrew printed books of the 15th century.
Thank you to everyone who attended our Holocaust Memorial Day service this morning.
Thank you to everyone who attended our Holocaust Memorial Day service this morning.
Ever heard of the 14th century English hermit, Richard Rolle?
Find out about this English mystic and prolific religious writer, commemorated today, on 23 January: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
Find out about this English mystic and prolific religious writer, commemorated today, on 23 January: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
January 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Ever heard of the 14th century English hermit, Richard Rolle?
Find out about this English mystic and prolific religious writer, commemorated today, on 23 January: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
Find out about this English mystic and prolific religious writer, commemorated today, on 23 January: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
This Valentine’s Day, let words steal your heart! ❤️
On Thursday 12 February, drop-in for free (no booking required) to the Library & Archives anytime between 1pm and 3pm to discover how writers and poets across the centuries have expressed the mystery of love divine.
On Thursday 12 February, drop-in for free (no booking required) to the Library & Archives anytime between 1pm and 3pm to discover how writers and poets across the centuries have expressed the mystery of love divine.
January 19, 2026 at 4:42 PM
This Valentine’s Day, let words steal your heart! ❤️
On Thursday 12 February, drop-in for free (no booking required) to the Library & Archives anytime between 1pm and 3pm to discover how writers and poets across the centuries have expressed the mystery of love divine.
On Thursday 12 February, drop-in for free (no booking required) to the Library & Archives anytime between 1pm and 3pm to discover how writers and poets across the centuries have expressed the mystery of love divine.
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came to see The Storytellers by Luxmuralis at Exeter Cathedral! We hope you enjoyed this mesmerising sound and light experience. ✨📚 #ExeterCathedral #StorytellersExeter
January 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came to see The Storytellers by Luxmuralis at Exeter Cathedral! We hope you enjoyed this mesmerising sound and light experience. ✨📚 #ExeterCathedral #StorytellersExeter
Tonight is the final evening to see The Storytellers by Luxmuralis at Exeter Cathedral! 📖
Don't miss the opportunity to see Exeter Cathedral transformed by stunning visual displays and accompanied by a captivating soundscape.
🎟 Final tickets at: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
Don't miss the opportunity to see Exeter Cathedral transformed by stunning visual displays and accompanied by a captivating soundscape.
🎟 Final tickets at: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
January 10, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Tonight is the final evening to see The Storytellers by Luxmuralis at Exeter Cathedral! 📖
Don't miss the opportunity to see Exeter Cathedral transformed by stunning visual displays and accompanied by a captivating soundscape.
🎟 Final tickets at: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
Don't miss the opportunity to see Exeter Cathedral transformed by stunning visual displays and accompanied by a captivating soundscape.
🎟 Final tickets at: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
This illustration by the Irish literary painter, Daniel Maclise (1806-1870), appears in the Cathedral Library’s 1864 edition of the collected works of poet laureate, Alfred Lord Tennyson.
Find out more here: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
Find out more here: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
January 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
This illustration by the Irish literary painter, Daniel Maclise (1806-1870), appears in the Cathedral Library’s 1864 edition of the collected works of poet laureate, Alfred Lord Tennyson.
Find out more here: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
Find out more here: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
NEW: Tour Gift Vouchers 🎟️
Ever looking for a unique anniversary or thank-you gift idea? You can now gift an Exeter Cathedral Tour. Simply email our bookings team ([email protected]) stating which tour (Roof Tour or Onwards & Upwards Tour) and how many tickets you’d like to gift!
Ever looking for a unique anniversary or thank-you gift idea? You can now gift an Exeter Cathedral Tour. Simply email our bookings team ([email protected]) stating which tour (Roof Tour or Onwards & Upwards Tour) and how many tickets you’d like to gift!
January 9, 2026 at 11:51 AM
NEW: Tour Gift Vouchers 🎟️
Ever looking for a unique anniversary or thank-you gift idea? You can now gift an Exeter Cathedral Tour. Simply email our bookings team ([email protected]) stating which tour (Roof Tour or Onwards & Upwards Tour) and how many tickets you’d like to gift!
Ever looking for a unique anniversary or thank-you gift idea? You can now gift an Exeter Cathedral Tour. Simply email our bookings team ([email protected]) stating which tour (Roof Tour or Onwards & Upwards Tour) and how many tickets you’d like to gift!
Next Thursday, discover with us the timeless tradition of storytelling in the collections of the Cathedral Library and Archives, from creation accounts to tales of medieval pilgrimages, saints’ lives and daring quests for the Holy Grail.
📘 15 Jan
📘 1pm - 3pm
📘 Exeter Cathedral Library
📘 Free
📘 15 Jan
📘 1pm - 3pm
📘 Exeter Cathedral Library
📘 Free
January 8, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Next Thursday, discover with us the timeless tradition of storytelling in the collections of the Cathedral Library and Archives, from creation accounts to tales of medieval pilgrimages, saints’ lives and daring quests for the Holy Grail.
📘 15 Jan
📘 1pm - 3pm
📘 Exeter Cathedral Library
📘 Free
📘 15 Jan
📘 1pm - 3pm
📘 Exeter Cathedral Library
📘 Free
Are you in Year 10-12? Interested in history?
We’re offering two students the chance to spend a week away from the classroom (29 June - 3 July) helping catalogue objects, curate displays + write blogs for our popular newsletter.
Apply by 20 January: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/library-and-...
We’re offering two students the chance to spend a week away from the classroom (29 June - 3 July) helping catalogue objects, curate displays + write blogs for our popular newsletter.
Apply by 20 January: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/library-and-...
January 8, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Are you in Year 10-12? Interested in history?
We’re offering two students the chance to spend a week away from the classroom (29 June - 3 July) helping catalogue objects, curate displays + write blogs for our popular newsletter.
Apply by 20 January: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/library-and-...
We’re offering two students the chance to spend a week away from the classroom (29 June - 3 July) helping catalogue objects, curate displays + write blogs for our popular newsletter.
Apply by 20 January: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/library-and-...
The wait is over! Luxmuralis will be transforming the awe-inspiring interior of Exeter Cathedral every night until Saturday 10 January. Don’t miss the opportunity to journey through the rich history of storytelling.
🎟 Book your tickets www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
🎟 Book your tickets www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
January 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The wait is over! Luxmuralis will be transforming the awe-inspiring interior of Exeter Cathedral every night until Saturday 10 January. Don’t miss the opportunity to journey through the rich history of storytelling.
🎟 Book your tickets www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
🎟 Book your tickets www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
Study Matthew’s main account of the life and ministry of Jesus – a perfect course to observe Lent, and prepare for Holy Week and Easter, led by Revd Canon Professor Richard A. Burridge.
✝︎ Every Wednesday, 28 Jan – 25 Feb 2026
✝︎ Register your place: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
✝︎ Every Wednesday, 28 Jan – 25 Feb 2026
✝︎ Register your place: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
January 7, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Study Matthew’s main account of the life and ministry of Jesus – a perfect course to observe Lent, and prepare for Holy Week and Easter, led by Revd Canon Professor Richard A. Burridge.
✝︎ Every Wednesday, 28 Jan – 25 Feb 2026
✝︎ Register your place: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
✝︎ Every Wednesday, 28 Jan – 25 Feb 2026
✝︎ Register your place: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
Thank you to Alex Toze for this stunning photo of Saturday’s moon over Exeter Cathedral 🌕
“Having lived with this view for 7 years now I have been hoping to catch this shot. It’s rare the moon rises where it did and it was just by chance I looked across the city and saw it.” – Alex Toze
“Having lived with this view for 7 years now I have been hoping to catch this shot. It’s rare the moon rises where it did and it was just by chance I looked across the city and saw it.” – Alex Toze
January 7, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Thank you to Alex Toze for this stunning photo of Saturday’s moon over Exeter Cathedral 🌕
“Having lived with this view for 7 years now I have been hoping to catch this shot. It’s rare the moon rises where it did and it was just by chance I looked across the city and saw it.” – Alex Toze
“Having lived with this view for 7 years now I have been hoping to catch this shot. It’s rare the moon rises where it did and it was just by chance I looked across the city and saw it.” – Alex Toze
One week to go! ✨📖 We can't wait to see Exeter Cathedral transformed by Luxmuralis' mesmerising sound and light show, The Storytellers.
📆 Coming to Exeter Cathedral from 7-10 January 2026
🎟 Tickets available at www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
📆 Coming to Exeter Cathedral from 7-10 January 2026
🎟 Tickets available at www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
December 31, 2025 at 9:01 AM
One week to go! ✨📖 We can't wait to see Exeter Cathedral transformed by Luxmuralis' mesmerising sound and light show, The Storytellers.
📆 Coming to Exeter Cathedral from 7-10 January 2026
🎟 Tickets available at www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
📆 Coming to Exeter Cathedral from 7-10 January 2026
🎟 Tickets available at www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
Lord Jesus Christ,
your birth at Bethlehem
draws us to kneel in wonder at
heaven touching earth:
accept our heartfelt praise,
as we worship you,
our Saviour and our eternal God.
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
your birth at Bethlehem
draws us to kneel in wonder at
heaven touching earth:
accept our heartfelt praise,
as we worship you,
our Saviour and our eternal God.
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
December 25, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Lord Jesus Christ,
your birth at Bethlehem
draws us to kneel in wonder at
heaven touching earth:
accept our heartfelt praise,
as we worship you,
our Saviour and our eternal God.
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
your birth at Bethlehem
draws us to kneel in wonder at
heaven touching earth:
accept our heartfelt praise,
as we worship you,
our Saviour and our eternal God.
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
Join us for an Environment Film Festival on Saturday 17 January. 🌿
This is an exciting opportunity to watch Six Inches of Soil and Wilding surrounded by the awe-inspiring architecture of the Exeter Cathedral nave.
Find out more and book your tickets at www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
This is an exciting opportunity to watch Six Inches of Soil and Wilding surrounded by the awe-inspiring architecture of the Exeter Cathedral nave.
Find out more and book your tickets at www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
December 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Join us for an Environment Film Festival on Saturday 17 January. 🌿
This is an exciting opportunity to watch Six Inches of Soil and Wilding surrounded by the awe-inspiring architecture of the Exeter Cathedral nave.
Find out more and book your tickets at www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
This is an exciting opportunity to watch Six Inches of Soil and Wilding surrounded by the awe-inspiring architecture of the Exeter Cathedral nave.
Find out more and book your tickets at www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...