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Exeter Independent Markets 2025

Discover the best of Exeter and the South West at the Exeter Independent Market on Cathedral Green.

13-21 APRIL 2025

Holy Week & Easter

Join us for a full calendar of special services and family activities to take you through Holy Week and Easter.

An Evening with Rob Rinder

Join us for a fascinating evening with barrister, broadcaster, author, advocate and musician, Rob Rinder.

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.

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.

What’s on

Visiting times
Admission prices
Services & Events

Please note the following changes to our opening times:

Sunday 27 April: Open to sightseers for the reduced timings of 11:30am-1pm only

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	9:15am-5pm	9:15am-5pm	11:30am-3pm
Exeter Cathedral Shop	9:15am-5pm	9:15am-5pm	11am-4pm
Chapter House Refectory	9:15am-5pm	9.15am-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.

Between now and 31 May 2025, enjoy half price admission into the amazing Exeter Cathedral. Standard admission now just £5.

Adults: Standard Price £10 – NOW £5
Seniors and Students: Standard Price £8 – NOW £4
Children under 18 (within a family group): FREE
Exeter residents (postcodes EX1-EX4): FREE with Residents Card

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.

Todays services and events

8:15

Morning Prayer - Friday of Easter Week

8:35

Eucharist - Friday of Easter Week

9:00

Morning Prayer - Zoom Meeting ID: 996 3898 5011, Passcode: 1F0puR

9:15

Cathedral opens for sightseeing

17:00

Cathedral closes for sightseeing

17:30

Solemn Evensong - St Mark's Day

Livestreamed Service

Watch this space for the latest services broadcast live from Exeter Cathedral.

News

Catch up on the latest news and features from Exeter Cathedral

Easter Day 02

I Got Me Flowers to Straw Thy Way

By Canon Chris Palmer I got me flowers to straw thy way:I got me boughs off many a tree:But thou wast...

17 April 2025

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A Thousand Wax Sculptures by a Thousand People: Exeter Cathedral’s New Community Art Installation Workshops

Exeter Cathedral is hosting a series of wax carving workshops with the aim of creating 1,000 wax sculptures...

11 April 2025

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By Canon Cate Edmonds We have two palm trees, a tall stately tree in the back garden and a shorter branched...

11 April 2025

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Cathedrals' Workshop Fellowship Students Gain Rare Insight into Notre-Dame Restoration Project in Exclusive Study Tour

Cathedrals’ Workshop Fellowship Students Gain Rare Insight into Notre-Dame Restoration Project in Exclusive...

11 April 2025

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From the Library: A Victorian Book Club

By Emma Laws, Cathedral Librarian I belong to a book group in the town where I live. We circulate ideas...

11 April 2025

Cathedral News - April 2025 Edition

Cathedral News is a monthly journal published by Exeter Cathedral. It contains a mixture of community...

10 April 2025

Rob Rinder

Rob Rinder Event to Raise Funds for Exeter Cathedral

Rob Rinder Event to Raise Funds for Exeter Cathedral Barrister, broadcaster and author Rob Rinder is...

09 April 2025

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A Brief History of Wheelbarrows

By Ellie Jones, Cathedral Archivist Wheelbarrows are so ordinary that most people probably don’t give...

04 April 2025

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Unexpected Lessons

By Revd Phil Wales I sometimes picture myself putting on ‘L’ plates in certain situations. I am sure...

04 April 2025

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By Canon Ian Morter In the South West corner of the Cathedral on the right had side of the Lady Chapel...

28 March 2025

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Resident’s Card

Live within EX1 – EX4? Our Resident’s Card gives you unlimited free access to Exeter Cathedral!

Ten Fifty Café

Locally-sourced drinks and light refreshments from our
low-carbon outdoor café.

Chapter House Refectory

Relax and recharge at
The Chapter House Refectory, Exeter Cathedral’s unique café,
set inside its amazing medieval Chapter House.

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.

Family Fun

Activities and events to entertain the young and young-at-heart.

See What’s On

Venue Hire

Make your event unforgettable. Book a space in Devon’s most iconic building.

Safeguarding

Exeter Cathedral Chapter have committed the Cathedral community to the support, nurture, protection and safeguarding of all, especially the young and the vulnerable.

Support Us

Exeter Cathedral has been at the heart of Devon for nearly a thousand years, but it now needs urgent help and investment. Find out how you can help.

About Us

We’re a community hub, a heritage destination, a refuge for reflection, place for prayer and worship, and a stage for performers.

Engaging Communities

Thanks to support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Exeter Cathedral has an exciting new programme of activities and events for people in and around Exeter.

Cathedral Life

Cathedral Life is a free e-bulletin of news, features, events and information from Exeter Cathedral. Sent straight to your inbox every Friday.

Community Hub

Quick links, contacts and resources for the Exeter Cathedral Community

Friends of Exeter Cathedral

The Friends is a charitable organisation founded in 1929 to co-operate with the Dean and Chapter in helping to preserve and improve the fabric and furnishings of this wonderful building.

Donate

People value Exeter Cathedral in all sorts of ways: as Devon’s greatest historic building; as the beating heart of Exeter; as a place of worship and world-class music; as a venue for concerts and activities; as an inspirational space to reflect; and as a social hub.

We don’t receive regular funding from the government or from the Church of England, so your donation really will make a difference. It will help ensure our long-term financial stability and enable us to emerge ready to serve the people of Devon, as we have done for a thousand years.

Thank you so much for any support you are able to give.

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