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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.

14 May 2025

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

Please note the following changes to our opening times:

Thursday 17 April (Maundy Thursday) - Open to sightseers from 1pm-5pm

Friday 18 April (Good Friday) - Closed to sightseers. All are welcome to join us for our Good Friday services.

Sunday 20 April (Easter Day) - Closed to sightseers. Open for private prayer and services only.

Monday 21 April - Open to sightseers from 9:15am-10:30am and 1pm-2pm.

Please note that on Good Friday (18 April) and Easter Day (20 April) Exeter Cathedral Shop and the Chapter House Refectory will be closed.

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.