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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Here’s what’s on this week at Exeter Cathedral: ✦ A Friendly Introduction to Palaeography: Reading 16th-19th Century Registers of Baptisms, Marriages & Burials (17 June) ✦ Library & Archives In Focus: The Four Seasons ( 18 June) Find out more: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/what… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
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Join us in the Cathedral Library & Archives to discover how engraved frontispieces emerged in early modern Europe. 📅 Thursday 9 July ⏰ Drop in 1pm - 3pm 📍Cathedral Library & Archives Understand how they combine portraiture, allegory and decorative design to signal a work’s themes, prestige, and authorship. Step through the frontispiece and discover how a single image can open the door to an entire narrative. This is a free drop-in event; no booking is required #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
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Here’s what’s on this week at Exeter Cathedral: ✦ The Sixteen Choral Pilgrimage (11 June) ✦ Jake Lloyd: The Word Made Paint (14 June) Find out more: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/what… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
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Join us in praying over this coming week 🙏 God of truth, help us to keep your law of love and to walk in ways of wisdom, that we may find true life in Jesus Christ your son. #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
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TOMORROW: INDEPENDENT MARKET ☀️ Discover over 60 of the South West's finest independent businesses at our Independent Market taking place tomorrow, 11am-4pm, here on Cathedral Green. Our stunning Cathedral Café will also be open – find us through the Cloister Garden. See you there! #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
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Happy #DevonDay… Shame the ☀️ only made a brief appearance this morning… Here’s one of my fave pics this year, on a day when the ☀️ made a longer appearance and when the morning 🌅 gave us something very special… 😍 #Exeter #LoveDevon #HeavenInDevon
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Join us in the Cathedral Library and Archives for a beginner-friendly workshop to learn about 16th-19th century Cathedral registers! 📅 Wednesday 17 June ⏰ 2pm-4:30pm 📍 Cathedral Library & Archives ✦ Tickets £10 Explore baptisms, marriages and burials where you can have a go at reading and transcribing some entries. Learning materials will be provided but feel free to bring along your own magnifying glass, notebook or laptop. Spaces are limited, booking is essential: bit.ly/ec-palaeography-bmb
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It’s #VolunteersWeek! Did you know that we have around FIVE HUNDRED volunteers here at Exeter Cathedral? Our Dean, Jonathan Greener, sums up these wonderful individuals – “Volunteers are the lifeblood of Exeter Cathedral. Every day, all sorts of people give a few hours of their time to support us in a surprisingly wide variety of ways.” A huge thank-you to each and every volunteer who has supported us in the past and to those who currently support us. We are incredibly grateful to have you in our Cathedral community. ––– If you live in Devon, Exeter Cathedral is your Cathedral. So why not get involved, and become part of our amazing story today? Find out more: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/supp… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral #VolunteersWeek
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Due to the overwhelmingly positive response to our Young Historian of the Year competition, we have extended the deadline to register your interest to Monday 8 June. Find out more and apply now: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/lear… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
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Here’s what’s on this June at Exeter Cathedral: ✦ Exeter University Organ Scholars (4 June) ✦ Exeter Independent Market (6 June) ✦ The Sixteen: Choral Pilgrimage 2026 (11 June) ✦ In Conversation with Jake Lloyd: The Word Made Paint (14 June) ✦ A Friendly Introduction to Palaeography: Reading 16th-19th Century Registers of Baptisms, Marriages & Burials (17 June) ✦ Library & Archives In Focus: The Four Seasons (18 June) ✦ The Seven Sins of Tango (26 June) Find out more: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/what… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
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Join us in praying over this coming week 🙏 Holy God, faithful and unchanging: enlarge our minds with the knowledge of your truth, and draw us more deeply into the mystery of your love, that we may truly worship you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
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Here’s what’s on this week at Exeter Cathedral: ✦ Showcase recital: Exeter University Organ Scholars (4 June) ✦ Exeter Independent Market (6 June) Find out more: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/what… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
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See you this time next Saturday at our Independent Market ☀️ ✦ Find an array of unique gifts for you and your loved ones ✦ See up-close the detail of hand-crafted items ✦ Discover your new favourite local artists ✦ Enjoy peaceful moments on Cathedral Green ✦ Meet local business owners ✦ Relax and unwind inside our stunning Cathedral Café Cathedral Green | Saturday 6 June | 11am-4pm #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral @tweetinexeter @visitexeter @VisitDevon
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NEW COLLAB: HOLY FOOL COFFEE We’ve teamed up with the wonderful people at Holy Fool Coffee to offer you – our brilliant customers – a delicious, life-changing guest roast coffee, available as iced or hot coffee. Located just outside Exeter, Holy Fool is a specialty coffee company that provides barista training and support for prison leavers and those overcoming social challenges. Every penny given to Holy Fool goes toward this mission. As well as offering hospitality and coffee skills training, they’re building a redemptive enterprise: a thriving business that employs and engages people who are often denied the chance to rebuild their lives. “Together, we seek to break negative cycles through meaningful work and mentorship.” Next time you visit, why not try this life-changing coffee for 80p extra by asking for the guest roast? ☕️ Plus: ground coffee bags available from the Cathedral Shop #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
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INDEPENDENT MARKET: SATURDAY 6 JUNE ☀️ ✦ Discover your new favourite local artists ✦ Enjoy peaceful moments on Cathedral Green ✦ See up-close the detail of hand-crafted items ✦ Meet local business owners ✦ Relax and unwind inside our stunning Cathedral Café Cathedral Green | Saturday 6 June | 11am-4pm #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
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Final tickets remaining: Bishop's Garden & Cathedral Tour 🌳 Wednesday 3 June | 10:30am | 90mins Ever wanted to step behind the hidden gates of Exeter Cathedral? Now is your chance to explore a tranquil city-centre oasis normally closed to the public. What you’ll discover: 🌳 The Bishop's Palace: A rare look at the oldest inhabited building in Exeter – still the private home of the Bishop 🌳 Hidden history: Walk along Exeter’s ancient Roman wall and uncover centuries of garden transformations 🌳 Botanical wonders: Stroll past the famous Lucombe Oak, vibrant herbaceous borders and a serene wild garden Book your tickets in advance here: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/tour… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
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Here’s what’s on this week at Exeter Cathedral: ✦ May Half Term Activities (25 - 29 May) ✦ Hands on History: Medieval History (27 May) Find out more: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/what… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
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Join us in praying over this coming week 🙏 Join us in praying over this coming week 🙏 Holy Spirit, sent by the Father, ignite in us your holy fire; strengthen your children with the gift of faith, revive your Church with the breath of love, and renew the face of the earth, through Jesus Christ our Lord. #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
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MAY HALF TERM: Escape the heat and join us for family-friendly fun ☀️ ✦ Brass Rubbing Kits: Create historic souvenirs (£3 – available at the Welcome Desk) ✦ The Cathedral Cat Trail: Help Audrey the Cat solve mysteries ✦ Explorer Backpacks: Become a history detective with interactive challenges Admission: Adults £12.50 | Students/Seniors £10.50 | Under 18s free (with family). Extend your visit with our: Treasures Exhibition, Cathedral Café and Shop Hours: Cathedral/Shop 9am-5pm; Café/Exhibition 10am-4pm (Exhibition closed Wed/Sun) #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral @tweetinexeter @visitexeter @VisitDevon
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Experience Exeter Cathedral like never before on our most comprehensive tour: The Onwards & Upwards Tour 🔍 Over 2.5 spectacular hours, we take you on a complete journey of our heritage… Starting on the grand Cathedral floor, immerse yourself in medieval splendour, then ascend where the public rarely goes… Walk the hidden vaulted ceilings, explore the historic bell-ringing chamber and scale the Romanesque North Tower for unrivalled, panoramic views over Exeter. Explore Tour dates and book your tickets in advance here: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/tour… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
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