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Opening Times

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 2026

  • Friday 3 April (Good Friday) - The whole Cathedral will be closed for visiting from 12 noon.
  • Monday 13 April - The East End of the Cathedral will be closed for visiting 1pm-3pm (Funeral)
  • Tuesday 21 April - The East End of the Cathedral will be closed for visiting until 1pm (Funeral)
  • Sunday 26 April - The whole Cathedral will be closed for visiting all day (Scouts Service)
  • Thursday 30 April - The East End of the Cathedral will be closed for visiting 1pm-3.30pm (Memorial Service)
  • Sunday 10 May - The whole Cathedral will be closed for visiting all day (Diocesan Service)
  • Monday 11 May - The Lady Chapel will be closed for visiting until 12.30pm (Diocesan Service)
  • Sunday 20 May - The whole Cathedral will be closed for visiting all day due to a Diocesan Service.
  • Tuesday 16 June - The East End Only will be open for visiting from 1pm due to a service taking place in the Nave.   
  • Saturday 27 June - The whole Cathedral will be closed for visiting from 12 noon onwards (Ordination Service)
  • Sunday 28 June - Open for visiting 1.30-3pm (late opening due to ordinations)
  • Thursday 9 July - The whole Cathedral will be closed for visiting until 12.30pm for a King's Day service.
  • Saturday 11 July - Visiting will be restricted in the afternoon due to a wedding taking place in the East End.  
  • Monday 13 July to Friday 17 July - Access to the Nave of the Cathedral will be restricted this week (Floor Cleaning)
  • Saturday 15 August - The East End of the Cathedral will be closed for visiting until 12.30pm (Wedding)
  • Saturday 29 August - The East End of the Cathedral will be closed for visiting from 11am until 1.30pm (Wedding)
  • Monday 7 September - Visiting in the East End Only, due to Graduation set up.
  • Tuesday 8, Wednesday 9 & Thursday 10 September - East End only open for visiting, due to Graduations.
  • Friday 18 September - Visiting in the East End Only, due to an awards ceremony.
  • Saturday 19 September - Visiting in the East End Only from 12 noon until 3pm (Diocesan Service)
  • Saturday 24 October - The East End of the Cathedral will be closed for visiting from 11am until 1.30pm (Wedding)
  • Saturday 14 November - Visiting in the East End Only from 12 noon onwards, due to a graduation ceremony.
  • Friday 20 November - Visiting in the East End only, after 1.30pm, due to the Lights of Love service taking place in the Nave.
  • Tuesday 24 November - The East End of the Cathedral will be closed for visiting from 1pm to 3.30pm (Mothers Union Service)
  • Christmas Eve – open for visiting 9am to 12pm. All are warmly welcome to join us for our Crib Services at 1pm and 3pm.
  • Christmas Day – Open for services only.

Please check back before your visit as this page is updated regularly. 

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.