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.
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“It was honestly surreal”
Join a guided tour of the Treasures Exhibition – our stunning new space showcasing rare and ancient items, including the oldest book of English literature in the world.
✦ bit.ly/treasures-exhibition
#ExeterCathedral
Join a guided tour of the Treasures Exhibition – our stunning new space showcasing rare and ancient items, including the oldest book of English literature in the world.
✦ bit.ly/treasures-exhibition
#ExeterCathedral
Final tickets available! We recommend booking your place to experience Exeter Cathedral Choir's stunning performance of Handel's Messiah on Sunday 7 December at 2:30pm.
🔗 Tickets: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
🔗 Tickets: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
December 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Final tickets available! We recommend booking your place to experience Exeter Cathedral Choir's stunning performance of Handel's Messiah on Sunday 7 December at 2:30pm.
🔗 Tickets: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
🔗 Tickets: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
This January, discover 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
📘 Free drop-in session
bit.ly/in-focus-stories
📘 15 Jan
📘 1pm - 3pm
📘 Free drop-in session
bit.ly/in-focus-stories
December 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
This January, discover 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
📘 Free drop-in session
bit.ly/in-focus-stories
📘 15 Jan
📘 1pm - 3pm
📘 Free drop-in session
bit.ly/in-focus-stories
"It's vaulted ceilings are just so impressive!"
A few weeks ago we were thrilled to welcome Martin Kemp to Exeter Cathedral during his visit to our wonderful city.
Read more about Martin's visit to Exeter at www.thetimes.com/static/exete... @gwr.com @thetimes.com
A few weeks ago we were thrilled to welcome Martin Kemp to Exeter Cathedral during his visit to our wonderful city.
Read more about Martin's visit to Exeter at www.thetimes.com/static/exete... @gwr.com @thetimes.com
Best of the west: a pop star’s guide to Exeter
A comfy train ride lands Martin Kemp in the heart of one of Britain’s most fascinating cities, where soaring spires and underground labyrinths await – and the beach isn’t far, either
www.thetimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:05 AM
"It's vaulted ceilings are just so impressive!"
A few weeks ago we were thrilled to welcome Martin Kemp to Exeter Cathedral during his visit to our wonderful city.
Read more about Martin's visit to Exeter at www.thetimes.com/static/exete... @gwr.com @thetimes.com
A few weeks ago we were thrilled to welcome Martin Kemp to Exeter Cathedral during his visit to our wonderful city.
Read more about Martin's visit to Exeter at www.thetimes.com/static/exete... @gwr.com @thetimes.com
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Incredible experience to see the Exeter Book up close. I was genuinely starstruck. Written c. 970 and believed to be the oldest surviving book of English literature in the world!
At the Treasures Exhibition at Exeter Cathedral. I highly recommend this!
@exetercathedral.bsky.social
At the Treasures Exhibition at Exeter Cathedral. I highly recommend this!
@exetercathedral.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Incredible experience to see the Exeter Book up close. I was genuinely starstruck. Written c. 970 and believed to be the oldest surviving book of English literature in the world!
At the Treasures Exhibition at Exeter Cathedral. I highly recommend this!
@exetercathedral.bsky.social
At the Treasures Exhibition at Exeter Cathedral. I highly recommend this!
@exetercathedral.bsky.social
We’re hosting three much-loved events with a limited a run of tickets now available!
🕯️Handel’s Messiah with Exeter Cathedral Choir | 7 Dec, 2:30pm
🕯️ Christmas with the Cathedral Choir | 9, 11 + 13 Dec, 7pm
🕯️ Exeter Nativity | 14 Dec, 4pm
Tickets available via: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on
🕯️Handel’s Messiah with Exeter Cathedral Choir | 7 Dec, 2:30pm
🕯️ Christmas with the Cathedral Choir | 9, 11 + 13 Dec, 7pm
🕯️ Exeter Nativity | 14 Dec, 4pm
Tickets available via: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on
November 28, 2025 at 12:22 PM
We’re hosting three much-loved events with a limited a run of tickets now available!
🕯️Handel’s Messiah with Exeter Cathedral Choir | 7 Dec, 2:30pm
🕯️ Christmas with the Cathedral Choir | 9, 11 + 13 Dec, 7pm
🕯️ Exeter Nativity | 14 Dec, 4pm
Tickets available via: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on
🕯️Handel’s Messiah with Exeter Cathedral Choir | 7 Dec, 2:30pm
🕯️ Christmas with the Cathedral Choir | 9, 11 + 13 Dec, 7pm
🕯️ Exeter Nativity | 14 Dec, 4pm
Tickets available via: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on
Exeter Cathedral Library holds one of the country’s largest historic medical collections 🩺
At its core is the private library of about 350 works of science and medicine bequeathed to the Cathedral Library by Thomas Glass.
Find out more: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
At its core is the private library of about 350 works of science and medicine bequeathed to the Cathedral Library by Thomas Glass.
Find out more: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
November 27, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Exeter Cathedral Library holds one of the country’s largest historic medical collections 🩺
At its core is the private library of about 350 works of science and medicine bequeathed to the Cathedral Library by Thomas Glass.
Find out more: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
At its core is the private library of about 350 works of science and medicine bequeathed to the Cathedral Library by Thomas Glass.
Find out more: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
Tickets are live!
Join us for this unique service, carried out ever since 1300s when John Grandisson, Bishop of Exeter (1327-1369), inserted it into the Christmas liturgy.
✦ 23 & 24 December, 6pm
✦ Book your free ticket: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
📷: Photo by Russell Sach
Join us for this unique service, carried out ever since 1300s when John Grandisson, Bishop of Exeter (1327-1369), inserted it into the Christmas liturgy.
✦ 23 & 24 December, 6pm
✦ Book your free ticket: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
📷: Photo by Russell Sach
November 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Tickets are live!
Join us for this unique service, carried out ever since 1300s when John Grandisson, Bishop of Exeter (1327-1369), inserted it into the Christmas liturgy.
✦ 23 & 24 December, 6pm
✦ Book your free ticket: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
📷: Photo by Russell Sach
Join us for this unique service, carried out ever since 1300s when John Grandisson, Bishop of Exeter (1327-1369), inserted it into the Christmas liturgy.
✦ 23 & 24 December, 6pm
✦ Book your free ticket: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
📷: Photo by Russell Sach
Join us this Christmas season! ❄️
There’s something wonderful for everyone this Christmas at Exeter Cathedral, so why not take a look at our 2025 Advent & Christmas list to find your perfect event: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/christmas
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
There’s something wonderful for everyone this Christmas at Exeter Cathedral, so why not take a look at our 2025 Advent & Christmas list to find your perfect event: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/christmas
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
November 21, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Join us this Christmas season! ❄️
There’s something wonderful for everyone this Christmas at Exeter Cathedral, so why not take a look at our 2025 Advent & Christmas list to find your perfect event: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/christmas
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
There’s something wonderful for everyone this Christmas at Exeter Cathedral, so why not take a look at our 2025 Advent & Christmas list to find your perfect event: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/christmas
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
For some of us, tree-spotting is a year-round pastime, but what better time could there be for more of us to pause and think about trees than #NationalTreeWeek (22-30 November)?
Our Archivist, Ellie Jones, reflects: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
Our Archivist, Ellie Jones, reflects: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
November 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
For some of us, tree-spotting is a year-round pastime, but what better time could there be for more of us to pause and think about trees than #NationalTreeWeek (22-30 November)?
Our Archivist, Ellie Jones, reflects: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
Our Archivist, Ellie Jones, reflects: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
The Storytellers sound and light experience invites you to journey through tales that shaped our world – brought to life by the award-winning Luxmuralis team.
The Storytellers – coming to Exeter Cathedral from 7-10 January 2026. ✨📚
🎟 Book your tickets at www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
The Storytellers – coming to Exeter Cathedral from 7-10 January 2026. ✨📚
🎟 Book your tickets at www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
November 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The Storytellers sound and light experience invites you to journey through tales that shaped our world – brought to life by the award-winning Luxmuralis team.
The Storytellers – coming to Exeter Cathedral from 7-10 January 2026. ✨📚
🎟 Book your tickets at www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
The Storytellers – coming to Exeter Cathedral from 7-10 January 2026. ✨📚
🎟 Book your tickets at www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
It's Crossed Finger Selfie Day! 🤞
Today with @heritagefunduk.bsky.social we’re celebrating the huge difference made by #NationalLottery players. #BecauseOfYou, we’ve been able to make sure that Exeter Cathedral is here for generations to come and welcoming to all.
Today with @heritagefunduk.bsky.social we’re celebrating the huge difference made by #NationalLottery players. #BecauseOfYou, we’ve been able to make sure that Exeter Cathedral is here for generations to come and welcoming to all.
November 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
It's Crossed Finger Selfie Day! 🤞
Today with @heritagefunduk.bsky.social we’re celebrating the huge difference made by #NationalLottery players. #BecauseOfYou, we’ve been able to make sure that Exeter Cathedral is here for generations to come and welcoming to all.
Today with @heritagefunduk.bsky.social we’re celebrating the huge difference made by #NationalLottery players. #BecauseOfYou, we’ve been able to make sure that Exeter Cathedral is here for generations to come and welcoming to all.
We’re taking part in Royal College of Organists & Royal School of Church Music's #PlayTheOrganYear challenge!
300 primary school children will experience the beauty of the organ at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 22 November at 2pm.
300 primary school children will experience the beauty of the organ at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 22 November at 2pm.
November 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We’re taking part in Royal College of Organists & Royal School of Church Music's #PlayTheOrganYear challenge!
300 primary school children will experience the beauty of the organ at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 22 November at 2pm.
300 primary school children will experience the beauty of the organ at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 22 November at 2pm.
Congratulations to our Organ Scholar, Michael D’Avanzo, for winning @jesuscollegecam.bsky.social's 2025-2026 Hadfield Composition Competition!
Find out more: www.jesus.cam.ac.uk/articles/win...
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
Find out more: www.jesus.cam.ac.uk/articles/win...
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
November 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Congratulations to our Organ Scholar, Michael D’Avanzo, for winning @jesuscollegecam.bsky.social's 2025-2026 Hadfield Composition Competition!
Find out more: www.jesus.cam.ac.uk/articles/win...
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
Find out more: www.jesus.cam.ac.uk/articles/win...
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
Tickets now available for our Exeter Nativity!
All are welcomed to enjoy this retelling of the Christmas story with warmth, humour and a few delightful surprises.
🦙 Sunday 14 December | 4pm
🦙 Book your free tickets to attend
🦙 bit.ly/nativity-exeter
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
All are welcomed to enjoy this retelling of the Christmas story with warmth, humour and a few delightful surprises.
🦙 Sunday 14 December | 4pm
🦙 Book your free tickets to attend
🦙 bit.ly/nativity-exeter
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
November 17, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Tickets now available for our Exeter Nativity!
All are welcomed to enjoy this retelling of the Christmas story with warmth, humour and a few delightful surprises.
🦙 Sunday 14 December | 4pm
🦙 Book your free tickets to attend
🦙 bit.ly/nativity-exeter
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
All are welcomed to enjoy this retelling of the Christmas story with warmth, humour and a few delightful surprises.
🦙 Sunday 14 December | 4pm
🦙 Book your free tickets to attend
🦙 bit.ly/nativity-exeter
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
Advent Procession – Sunday 30 November, 6pm 🕯️
Come and join us for this atmospheric service with Exeter Cathedral Choir as they lead us in singing advent carols and anthems – a peaceful, reflective event to attend in the run up to Christmas.
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
Come and join us for this atmospheric service with Exeter Cathedral Choir as they lead us in singing advent carols and anthems – a peaceful, reflective event to attend in the run up to Christmas.
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
November 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Advent Procession – Sunday 30 November, 6pm 🕯️
Come and join us for this atmospheric service with Exeter Cathedral Choir as they lead us in singing advent carols and anthems – a peaceful, reflective event to attend in the run up to Christmas.
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
Come and join us for this atmospheric service with Exeter Cathedral Choir as they lead us in singing advent carols and anthems – a peaceful, reflective event to attend in the run up to Christmas.
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
Join us this Christmas season! ❄️
There’s something wonderful for everyone this Christmas at Exeter Cathedral, so why not take a look at our 2025 Advent & Christmas list to find your perfect event: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/christmas
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
There’s something wonderful for everyone this Christmas at Exeter Cathedral, so why not take a look at our 2025 Advent & Christmas list to find your perfect event: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/christmas
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
November 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Join us this Christmas season! ❄️
There’s something wonderful for everyone this Christmas at Exeter Cathedral, so why not take a look at our 2025 Advent & Christmas list to find your perfect event: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/christmas
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
There’s something wonderful for everyone this Christmas at Exeter Cathedral, so why not take a look at our 2025 Advent & Christmas list to find your perfect event: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/christmas
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
Save the date! Christingle Service: Saturday 29 November, 4pm 🍊
Join us for a wonderful Christingle service, perfect for families with young children, to tell the story of Jesus set to popular hymns sung by Exeter Cathedral Choir. This is a free event; no booking is required.
Join us for a wonderful Christingle service, perfect for families with young children, to tell the story of Jesus set to popular hymns sung by Exeter Cathedral Choir. This is a free event; no booking is required.
November 12, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Save the date! Christingle Service: Saturday 29 November, 4pm 🍊
Join us for a wonderful Christingle service, perfect for families with young children, to tell the story of Jesus set to popular hymns sung by Exeter Cathedral Choir. This is a free event; no booking is required.
Join us for a wonderful Christingle service, perfect for families with young children, to tell the story of Jesus set to popular hymns sung by Exeter Cathedral Choir. This is a free event; no booking is required.
Tomorrow (Tuesday 11 November) there will be an Armistice Day Commemoration Service at Exeter Cathedral at 10:50am, including a two-minute silence at 11am. All are welcome to join us as we remember and honour all those who served and sacrificed. #ExeterCathedral #ArmisticeDay
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Tomorrow (Tuesday 11 November) there will be an Armistice Day Commemoration Service at Exeter Cathedral at 10:50am, including a two-minute silence at 11am. All are welcome to join us as we remember and honour all those who served and sacrificed. #ExeterCathedral #ArmisticeDay
How have trees been managed on the Cathedral’s estates across the centuries? Come and explore this question with our Library & Archives team during their upcoming In Focus event celebrating all things trees.
🌳 27 Nov
🌳 11am-1pm
🌳 Cathedral Library
🌳 Free drop-in session; no booking required
🌳 27 Nov
🌳 11am-1pm
🌳 Cathedral Library
🌳 Free drop-in session; no booking required
November 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
How have trees been managed on the Cathedral’s estates across the centuries? Come and explore this question with our Library & Archives team during their upcoming In Focus event celebrating all things trees.
🌳 27 Nov
🌳 11am-1pm
🌳 Cathedral Library
🌳 Free drop-in session; no booking required
🌳 27 Nov
🌳 11am-1pm
🌳 Cathedral Library
🌳 Free drop-in session; no booking required
The Storytellers: A Sound & Light Experience by Luxmuralis is coming to Exeter Cathedral Wednesday 7 January – Saturday 10 January 2026! 📖 ✨
🎟 Book your tickets www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
Photo: Luxmuralis' The Storytellers at Winchester Cathedral
🎟 Book your tickets www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
Photo: Luxmuralis' The Storytellers at Winchester Cathedral
The Storytellers: A Sound & Light Experience by Luxmuralis | Exeter Cathedral
Luxmuralis return to Exeter Cathedral with The Storytellers, a light and sound installation that brings the rich history of storytelling to life.
www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The Storytellers: A Sound & Light Experience by Luxmuralis is coming to Exeter Cathedral Wednesday 7 January – Saturday 10 January 2026! 📖 ✨
🎟 Book your tickets www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
Photo: Luxmuralis' The Storytellers at Winchester Cathedral
🎟 Book your tickets www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
Photo: Luxmuralis' The Storytellers at Winchester Cathedral
This Sunday 9 November, you are invited to attend the Remembrance Sunday Devon County Service taking place at 4pm here at Exeter Cathedral.
Please book your free ticket here: bit.ly/remembrance-ec
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
Please book your free ticket here: bit.ly/remembrance-ec
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
November 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This Sunday 9 November, you are invited to attend the Remembrance Sunday Devon County Service taking place at 4pm here at Exeter Cathedral.
Please book your free ticket here: bit.ly/remembrance-ec
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
Please book your free ticket here: bit.ly/remembrance-ec
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
It's Exeter Cathedral Refectory's first birthday! 🥳 🎂
To celebrate, we are offering visitors a FREE slice of cake with every hot drink purchased from the Refectory on Tuesday 4 November. We're open until 5pm, so why not stop by? ☕️🍰
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral #ExeterCathedralRefectory
To celebrate, we are offering visitors a FREE slice of cake with every hot drink purchased from the Refectory on Tuesday 4 November. We're open until 5pm, so why not stop by? ☕️🍰
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral #ExeterCathedralRefectory
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
It's Exeter Cathedral Refectory's first birthday! 🥳 🎂
To celebrate, we are offering visitors a FREE slice of cake with every hot drink purchased from the Refectory on Tuesday 4 November. We're open until 5pm, so why not stop by? ☕️🍰
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral #ExeterCathedralRefectory
To celebrate, we are offering visitors a FREE slice of cake with every hot drink purchased from the Refectory on Tuesday 4 November. We're open until 5pm, so why not stop by? ☕️🍰
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral #ExeterCathedralRefectory
Hear all about Bishop Moira Astin’s life, values and vision as the newly installed Bishop of Crediton at our next ‘In Conversation With…’ event this Sunday.
✦ 9 November | 6pm
✦ The Chapter House
✦ Free to attend; no booking required
✦ bit.ly/conversation-moira-astin
✦ 9 November | 6pm
✦ The Chapter House
✦ Free to attend; no booking required
✦ bit.ly/conversation-moira-astin
November 4, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Hear all about Bishop Moira Astin’s life, values and vision as the newly installed Bishop of Crediton at our next ‘In Conversation With…’ event this Sunday.
✦ 9 November | 6pm
✦ The Chapter House
✦ Free to attend; no booking required
✦ bit.ly/conversation-moira-astin
✦ 9 November | 6pm
✦ The Chapter House
✦ Free to attend; no booking required
✦ bit.ly/conversation-moira-astin
Did someone say free cake? 🎂
To celebrate the Exeter Cathedral Refectory's first birthday, we will be offering a free slice of cake with every hot drink purchased from the Refectory on Tuesday 4 November 2025. ☕️🍰
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral #ExeterCathedralRefectory
To celebrate the Exeter Cathedral Refectory's first birthday, we will be offering a free slice of cake with every hot drink purchased from the Refectory on Tuesday 4 November 2025. ☕️🍰
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral #ExeterCathedralRefectory
November 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Did someone say free cake? 🎂
To celebrate the Exeter Cathedral Refectory's first birthday, we will be offering a free slice of cake with every hot drink purchased from the Refectory on Tuesday 4 November 2025. ☕️🍰
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral #ExeterCathedralRefectory
To celebrate the Exeter Cathedral Refectory's first birthday, we will be offering a free slice of cake with every hot drink purchased from the Refectory on Tuesday 4 November 2025. ☕️🍰
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral #ExeterCathedralRefectory
Join us for a Quiz Night at Exeter Cathedral! 🎉 Whether you're a quiz enthusiast or just want a fun night with friends, gather a team and join this relaxed event. 👉 Book tickets at
Exeter Cathedral Choir Association Quiz | Exeter Cathedral
Exeter Cathedral Choir Association return with another pub-style quiz set inside the glorious surrounds of Exeter Cathedral.
www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Join us for a Quiz Night at Exeter Cathedral! 🎉 Whether you're a quiz enthusiast or just want a fun night with friends, gather a team and join this relaxed event. 👉 Book tickets at