Lent, Holy Week and Easter

Holy Week starts on Palm Sunday, 24 March to Easter Day, 31 March. It is the most important week in the Christian year, as we prepare to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. During this week, we mark every day with different services, and regular visiting may feel different to usual. Read more below. 

Used in the Maundy Thursday service, the Last Supper table may appear to be simple and roughly made, but this ordinary looking object hides a beautiful and intricate interior.

As new life emerges for Spring, you can also enjoy this special time of year with a walk around the riverbanks and woodlands that surround the cathedral. 

Wander along the River Wear and stop to get an iconic snap of the cathedral Towers from Prebands Bridge. Download a trail and follow the route to experience the nature and history of the area in a new way.