Normal Opening Hours
Normal Opening Hours
Monday | 10am - 5pm
Tuesday | 10am - 5pm
Wednesday | 10am - 5pm
Thursday | 10am - 5pm
Friday | 10am - 5pm
Saturday | 10am - 5pm
Sunday | 12.30pm - 3pm
Planned Closures
Please check back before your visit as this page is updated regularly.
- Monday 3 March 2025 | The nave will be closed to visitors all day as we prepare to host a Graduation ceremony. The East End, Crypt and Cloisters will remain open for visiting.
- Tuesday 4 March 2025 | The nave, cloister, café and shop will be closed to visitors all day while a Graduation ceremony takes place. The East End and Crypt will remain open for visiting.
- Monday 14 April 2025 | The cathedral will be closed for visiting until 1.30pm, while we host the diocesan Chrism Eucharist. All are welcome to attend this service.
- Friday 18 April 2025 | Opening times to be confirmed (Good Friday).
- Sunday 27 April 2025 | The cathedral will be closed to visitors all day, as we host the Scouts' St George's Day Parade in the afternoon. All are welcome to attend this or our other Sunday services.
- Saturday 28 June 2025 | The cathedral will be closed to visitors from 12.30pm, while we host an Ordination Service. All are welcome to attend this service.
- Sunday 29 June 2025 | The cathedral will be closed to visitors until 1.30pm, while we host an Ordination Service. All are welcome to attend this service.
- Thursday 3 July 2025 | The nave will be closed to visitors until 12.30pm, while we host King's Day events. The East End, Crypt and Cloisters will remain open for visiting.
- Monday 8 September 2025 | The nave will be closed to visitors all day while we prepare to host Graduation ceremonies. The East End, Crypt and Cloisters will remain open for visiting.
- Tuesday 9 - Friday 12 September 2025 | The nave, cloisters, café and shop will be closed to visitors all day, while we host Graduation ceremonies. The East End and Crypt will remain open for visiting.
- Friday 19 September 2025 | The nave will be closed to visitors from 11am to 2.30pm, while we host an Awards Ceremony. The East End, Crypt and Cloisters will remain open for visiting.
- Saturday 8 November 2025 | The nave will be closed to visitors from 12 noon to 3pm, while we host a Graduation Ceremony. The East End, Crypt and Cloisters will remain open for visiting.
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 | The cathedral will be closed to visitors from 12 noon onwards, while we host our Crib Services. All are welcome to attend these and our other Christmas Eve services, and we will be open for visiting from the earlier than usual time of 9am until noon.
- Thursday 25 December 2025 | The cathedral will be closed to visitors on Christmas Day. All are welcome to attend our Christmas services.
Restrictions During Normal Visiting Hours
While the Cathedral is open to general visits, not all areas of the Cathedral may be accessible.
There is currently no entry off College Green; entry is via the North Porch in College Yard (opposite the High Street).
From time to time when we have weddings, funerals, memorial services or other events in the Quire, the East End of the Cathedral will be closed. However where possible we will give access to the Nave and Cloister during visiting hours.
We are not always able to give advance notice of closures but where possible we will include details on this webpage. If you would like further advice on your visit, please contact visits@worcestercathedral.org.uk.
If you are planning a visit some time ahead you may want to take the following information into consideration:
- Monday - Saturday: Access to the East End of the Cathedral and the Crypt begins to be restricted shortly before 5pm as we prepare for our daily service of Choral Evensong (or Evening Prayer) at 5.30pm - all are welcome to attend. General visiting ends at 5pm, last entry at 4.30pm.
- Sunday: We hold our main Sung Eucharist at 10.30am; all are welcome to attend, but the Cathedral does not open for visiting until 12.30pm. There is also Choral Evensong at 4pm and last entry for general visiting is 2.30pm, with closure to visitors at 3pm.
Please visit our website again prior to your visit, to check opening hours and current restrictions.