Chichester Cathedral | Chichester Cathedral | West Sussex | UK

Welcome to Chichester Cathedral

Chichester Cathedral has welcomed people through its doors for over nine centuries. This beautiful building, and its services and events, are open to all.

What's on at the Cathedral

Services
News
Events

Tuesday 22 January

Vincent of Saragossa, deacon, martyr, 304

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

7:30

Mattins (said)

8:00

Holy Communion Order 1 (Chapel of St John the Baptist)

17:30

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Evensong

Responses: Rose
Ayleward - Short Service
Poulenc - Quem vidistis pastores

Church Commissions Lay Ministers: A First for Chichester Cathedral

'It's Not All Black & White' a Photographic Display by Stonepillow

Chichester Cathedral's New Lead Roof Revealed

Art & Exhibitions

22nd Nov 2018 - 3rd Feb 2019

Star of Bethlehem by Jayson Haebich

Lunchtime Concerts

Lunchtime Concert: Miriam Kramer and Nicholas Durcan

Chichester Cathedral Tour: John Flaxman (1755-1826) - Sculptor, Illustrator, Designer

Explore the Cathedral

Chichester Cathedral: An Aerial View

Visit the cathedral

A Cathedral for the Community

Families

Great opportunities for Families to spend some quality time together.

Friends

Make new Friends and have new experiences.

Venues for Hire

Beautiful Venues in the most special of settings.

Learning

Explore your curiosity with our Learning events.

Services and Events

All are welcome.

Visiting us

Cathedral Opening times

Open every day from:

7.15am - 6.30pm (Monday to Saturday)
7.15am - 5.00pm (Sunday)

Admission

Admission is free, donations are requested

Get in touch

Tel: 01243 782595
Email: info@chichestercathedral.org.uk

Donate to the Cathedral

This ancient Cathedral relies on donations, please give generously. Your contribution - however large or small - is gratefully received.

Follow Chichester Cathedral

Looking for a wedding reception venue with elegance, character & ambience, set within a unique location? Then don't miss our Wedding Reception Open Day on Sun 27 Jan 2019 from 10am. For more info, please visit https://bit.ly/2CjIEsd #chichester #cathedral #cathedralsofinstagram #wedding #weddings #weddinginspiration #weddingideas #weddingvenue

On Sunday 13th January 2019, the Rt Rvd Dr Martin Warner, Bishop of Chichester, led a special service at the Cathedral to commission 37 new Lay Ministers. For more info on this special event please visit https://bit.ly/2DdoOzg #chichester #cathedral #cathedralsofinstagram

Did you know that Chichester Cathedral is a treasure trove of wonderful art? From beautiful stained glass by Marc Chagall to stunning sculpture by Philip Jackson, there's something for everyone. And it's all free to view! Plan your next art trip here.. https://bit.ly/2UVbYwo #chichestercathedral #chichester #cathedral #art #stainedglass #chagall #chagallwindows

Merry Christmas to all! #chichestercathedral #christmas

Our #Christmas⁠ ⁠Eve Crib Service for young families has proved so popular that we're giving you 2 chances to come along - Mon 24 Dec at 2.30pm or 4pm. It's the perfect opportunity for children to hear the Christmas story through carols & Bible readings #chichestercathedral

For a listing of all of our services over the #Christmas⁠ ⁠period, please visit bit.ly/2EGExJV #chichestercathedral

Our 3D laser Star of Bethlehem is shining bright today in support of @churchofengland Night of the Stars. For more info about this spectacular light installation, please visit https://bit.ly/2OVtwEx #chichestercathedral #laser #chichester #art #followthestar #lightinstallation #3D

Our annual Cathedral Carol Services tell the Christmas story through readings and music from the Cathedral Choir. Thurs 20 Dec & Fri 21 Dec at 6pm; Sat 22 Dec at 3pm. Carol services are unticketed, all welcome. https://bit.ly/2Glp6rD #chichestercathedral #chichester #cathedral #christmas #christmascarols

Delighted to announce phase 1 of our (huge) roof restoration is complete. New lead roof over the Quire will soon be visible as the scaffolding moves for phase 2. £3.8m raised, £2m still to find. THANK YOU 🙏 to all our supporters.
https://www.chichestercathedral.org.uk/news/chichester-cathedrals-new-lead-roof-revealed
#pasthasafuture #restoration #conservation #cathedral #chichestercathedral #cathedralsofinstagram #chichester

This beautiful Ginkgo tree (in our Café garden) is just one example of the gorgeous autumn shades around the Cathedral Close & in the Bishop’s Palace Gardens. Why not enjoy a leafy stroll & finish up with some cake in our Cloisters Café https://tinyurl.com/yco9pyjy #ginkgo #chichester #cathedral #chichestercathedral #cake #cakesofinstagram #gardens

Over 450 people attended a special Service of Remembrance & Reconciliation at #Chichester #Cathedral on Sun 11 Nov to mark the Centenary of the Armistice. For more on this, please visit https://bit.ly/2DCqFiy #Armistice100 #armisticeday #chichester #cathedral #chichestercathedral #remembrance #wewillrememberthem #cathedralsofinstagram

Now available in our Cloisters Shop - #Chichester #Cathedral Choir have released a new CD, 'Lest We Forget', on Signum Records to commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War. More info: https://bit.ly/2AU2g5z #Armistice100 #lestweforget #remembrance