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What’s on
Please note the following changes to Exeter Cathedral's opening times:
- Saturday 10 January - Close to sightseers at the earlier time of 4pm ahead of The Storytellers sound and light experience.
- Saturday 17 January - Closed to sightseers for the Environment Film Festival.
From Sunday 11 January, essential works will be taking place in the Chapter House and Cloister Gallery. Please note the following changes to the Refectory, Shop and Treasures Exhibition opening during this time:
The Chapter House Refectory:
Closed from Sunday 11 - Tuesday 27 January.
A temporary pop-up café will be available in the Cloister Garden heated marquee, serving a limited menu of drinks and cakes from our Ten Fifty low carbon café van.
Exeter Cathedral Shop, Cloister Gallery and Treasures Exhibition: Closed from Monday 12 - Friday 16 January.
| Monday to Saturday | Sunday | |
| Exeter Cathedral | 9am-5pm | 11:30am-4pm |
| Exeter Cathedral Shop | 10am-4pm | 11:30am-4pm |
| Refectory | 10am-4pm | 11:30am-4pm |
| Treasures Exhibition | 10am-4pm Last tour 3:30pm Closed on Wednesdays | Closed |
Cathedral Admission
Entry by voluntary donation until 31 January 2026.
Cathedral admission also includes a Guided Floor Tour*, Audio Guides and access to the Treasures Exhibition.
*subject to availability
Visiting for worship or prayer?
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).
By choosing to Gift Aid you allow us to claim back additional money on your entry fee at no extra cost to you!
If you live within postcodes EX1 – EX4, or study at Exeter College or University of Exeter, you can now enjoy free entry into Exeter Cathedral with our Welcome Card. Simply complete the online form then collect your new Welcome Card from Exeter Cathedral’s Welcome Desk. If you are applying as a local resident, please bring a proof of address. If you are applying as a student, please bring your Student ID card. (Terms and conditions apply) Find out more and apply >
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 gain a host of other benefits, including talks and discounts at the Cathedral café and shop.
Todays services and events
Morning Prayer Eucharist Cathedral opens for sightseeing Prayers for wholeness and healing Guided Tour - Floor Tour Cathedral closes for sightseeing Choral Evensong
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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.