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Due to carol services, there will be limited access to the main cathedral until 3.45pm. The Museum, Shop and Undercroft Restaurant are open as usual. 

All day

Morning Prayer

8:30am to 9:00am •The Shrine of St Cuthbert

Morning Prayer is a said service with prayers, psalms and bible readings. We pray for God’s blessing for the day ahead, for the world and those in need. The service lasts around 30 minutes.

NSPCC Carol Service

11:00am to 12:00pm

Join as we sing our favourite Christmas Carols in support of NSPCC.

Cathedral Christmas Tree with lights and candles

Holy Communion

12:30pm to 1:00pm

A service of prayers and Bible readings, in which we offer bread and wine to God in thanksgiving for his goodness to us, which we receive back as the body and blood of Christ. The service lasts around 30 minutes.

Mencap Carol Service

2:30pm to 3:30pm

A carol service organised by Mencap, a charity working to improve the lives of those with learning disabilities.

Evensong

5:30pm to 6:15pm •The Nave

Evensong is a service of bible readings, psalms and prayers. The Choir sing for us accompanied, usually, by organ music. We follow the service using the Book of Common Prayer of 1662 giving thanks for the day that has past. The service lasts around 45 minutes.