Half Term Costume Story Trail
Half Term Costume Story Trail Monday 16 – Saturday 21 February 2026 during Cathedral opening hours Get your Story Puzzle Trail Sheet from the Cathedral’s Welcome Desk. Follow the trail around the Cathedral and look out for costume characters along the way…a knight, a medieval maiden, a chorister, a bishop and several more. The end […]
May Half Term Family Activities
May Half Term Family Activities Monday 25 – Friday 29 May 2026 during Cathedral opening hours Join us for our May Half Term Family Activities including making willow shapes and nature-themed crafts. An activity will take place each day during the holidays, each for a small charge.
Easter Holiday Family Activities
Easter Holiday Family Activities 3-17 April during Cathedral opening hours. Visit Exeter Cathedral during the Easter school holidays to take part in a range of fun craft activities. Sightseeing opening times across the Easter weekend may vary due to special services taking place. Please check our opening times on the Cathedral website before your visit.
The Exeter Nativity
The Exeter Nativity Sunday 14 December | 4pm Enjoy an entertaining retelling of the famous Christmas story. Join the talented cast of the Exeter Nativity as they retell the Christmas story with warmth, humour and a few delightful surprises. From Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, to the gossips of Nazareth and King Herod’s handmaids, […]
Christingle Service
Christingle Service Saturday 29 November | 4pm Get into the festive spirit with our Christingle service. We will be using the Christingle to tell the story of Jesus while the Exeter Cathedral Choir sing popular hymns. This service is well-suited to younger children and their families. No booking required.
Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market
Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market Thursday 20 November – Friday 19 December 2025 Make it a day out to remember. Nestled in the historic heart of Exeter, the Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market returns. Open from 10am Thursday 20 November – 9pm Friday 19 December 2025 — bigger, brighter and more magical than ever. Step into the […]
The Storytellers: A Sound & Light Experience by Luxmuralis
The Storytellers: A Sound & Light Experience by Luxmuralis Wednesday 7 January – Saturday 10 January 2026 Luxmuralis return to Exeter Cathedral with The Storytellers, a mesmerising light and sound installation that brings the rich history of storytelling to life. This immersive experience takes you on a journey through multiple spectacular sound and light artworks, […]
Exeter Independent Market
Exeter Independent Market Saturday 30 August | 11am-4pm | Exeter Cathedral Green Discover the best of Exeter and the South West at the Exeter Independent Market on Cathedral Green. Soak up the unique atmosphere of Cathedral Green with live music from local performers, while discovering a rich variety of our region’s finest makers and traders. […]
Family Friendly Summer Holiday Activities
Family Friendly Summer Holiday Activities 21 July – 2 September 2025 Activities available throughout summer 2025 Discover a range of family friendly activities at Exeter Cathedral, available this summer holiday between 21 July and 1 September, including: Explorer Backpacks Pick up a free explorer backpack to help you on your journey around the Cathedral. Each […]