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to Exeter
Cathedral

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15 NOVEMBER - 15 DECEMBER 2024

Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market 2024

Make it a day out to remember at Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market. You’ll discover something for everyone, with over a hundred twinkling festive chalets, local gifts and produce, bars, global street food and seasonal entertainment.

The Friends' Cloister Gallery

The new Friends’ Cloister Gallery is now open to visitors. Built on the same foundations as the original medieval cloisters, the new structure is the most significant building to adjoin the cathedral in around 500 years.

Chapter House Refectory

Relax and recharge at The Chapter House Refectory, Exeter Cathedral’s unique café, set inside its amazing medieval Chapter House, complete with painted ceiling and angel carvings.

Exeter Cathedral Shop

Wander through our stunning new Friends’ Cloister Gallery to Exeter Cathedral Shop and discover a unique collection of souvenirs, books, music, art, hand-crafted gifts and much more.

Writing a New Chapter

At Exeter Cathedral, we are writing a new chapter: an ambitious project, designed to make sure that we are here for generations to come. While we’re doing this, you may find restricted access in some areas of the Cathedral.

Adopt a Stone

Find out about our new 2024 Edition Adopt a Stone Certificate to celebrate the year of the grand opening of our new Cloister Gallery.

What’s on

Please note the following changes to our sightseeing opening times:

Wednesday 4 December: Closing to sightseers at 1pm
Saturday 7 December: Closing to sightseers at 1pm
Sunday 8 December: Closed to sightseers all day
Thursday 12 December: Closing to sightseers at 1pm
Friday 13 December: Opening to sightseers at the later time of 12:30pm

You may find restricted access in some areas of the Cathedral due to conservation and improvement work. Find out more >

Accessibility Information >

	Monday to Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Exeter Cathedral	10am-5pm	10am-5pm	11:30am-4pm
Exeter Cathedral Shop	10am-5pm	10am-5pm	11:30am-4pm
Chapter House Refectory	10am-5pm	10am-5pm	11am-4pm

Exeter Cathedral receives no regular funding from the Church of England or from the UK Government to support its work, so we ask our visitors to pay a modest admission fee, which is an important part of our annual income. Your visit helps to meet our responsibility to maintain and support one of Europe’s finest cathedrals for future generations.

Exeter Cathedral is entry by donation for the festive season, until 31 January 2025.

Adults: £10.00
Seniors and Students: £8.00
Children under 18 (within a family group): FREE

Exeter residents (postcodes EX1-EX4): FREE with Residents Card

Visiting for worship or prayer?
There is never a charge to worship or pray in Exeter Cathedral, and everyone is welcome.

Carers
Admission for carers who are accompanying sightseers is also free of charge (if you are attending an event then please check with the event organiser).

12-Month Pass

UK taxpayers who choose to Gift Aid their admission receive a 12-month pass at no extra charge, meaning you can come back as often as you like.
By choosing to Gift Aid you allow us to claim back additional money on your entry fee at no extra cost to you!

Exeter Residents

Exeter Cathedral offers a Residents’ Card, offering people living in the city (postcodes EX1-EX4) free entry to their Cathedral during normal visitor hours. Once you have received your card, simply present it each time you visit the Cathedral. Those living outside the city boundaries who can Gift Aid their admission can pay to visit just once and get an annual pass, or anyone can join the Friends of Exeter Cathedral and so gain a host of other benefits, including talks and discounts at the Cathedral café and shop. Apply for your Residents’ Card here and bring it with you when you next visit. Once you’ve completed your form, please post it with a stamped addressed return envelope to 1 The Cloisters, Exeter, EX1 1HS so we can send your card to you.

Only assistance dogs are permitted inside the Cathedral.