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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Dean's Message

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 The Very Reverend
Peter Atkinson


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Welcome

Worcester Cathedral is a magnificent sight as it rises majestically above the River Severn. Worcester has been the seat of a bishopric since the Seventh Century, and the Cathedral was served by monks until the Reformation. St Oswald and St Wulfstan were among the bishops. Since the Eighteenth Century, the Cathedral has been famous for its part in the annual Three Choirs Festival, the oldest choral festival in existence. Today the Cathedral is the centre of a vibrant community of clergy and laypeople, offering the praises of God each day, serving the city and diocese of Worcester, and attracting visitors from all over the world.

 Peter Atkinson, Dean

 


Opening Times

The Cathedral
is Open
Every Day
7:30am to 6:00pm

Entry is Free

Read about our Services 

link to the Diocesan website 

Happening now and Coming up

Blossom_tree_and_Sun_smaller.jpg5 - 24 May, 'Threads of Creativity' a free exhibition in textiles and multi media in the Dean's Chapel.

18 May, 1pm - 1.45pm, Lunchtime concert by students from Queen Elizabeth Humanities
College.  Admission Free, retiring collection.

Thurs 24 - Fri 25 May
Visit of the Olympic torch to Worcester

Sat 26 May, 7.30pm, Music in a Sacred Space, an evening of baroque gems for voice,cello, organ and harpsicord  from around Europe. Tickets £15 (including a glass of wine) 01386 860389

Of Interest

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HM The Queen coming to
Worcester Cathedral
Read more ....

Shop online here

Click to our Job page for 
details of 2 new jobs:
Principal Lay Clerk,
Chorister Chaperone

TOWER OPEN
on Saturdays, Bank Holidays & School 
holidays up to the end of October.
Weather permitting. Charges apply.

The Dean and Chapter and staff of
Worcester Cathedral warmly
congratulate Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II on the
60th anniversary of her
accession to the throne.

The general public are invited to
come to the Cathedral to sign a
letter of thanks to the Queen
from The Bishop of Worcester. 

The Shop in the Cloisters is open  
10am - 5pm Monday - Saturday
12md - 4pm on Sunday
Come and see our great new range
of gifts books, cards and CD's.

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Prior's Parlour Coffee shop
Why not try our afternon tea!
Winter Opening - 9.30am to 4.30pm
Monday - Saturday, 10.30am to 4pm Sun

Read Blog about Worcester Cathedral
Library


A Guided Tour of the Library can be
booked by contacting our Librarian
Click here to see an article on the
BBC Hereford and Worcester
website about the Cathedral Library


The major restoration of
Worcester Cathedral is
completed Read more ... 

To see the Cathedral Spring
Newsletter
click here



 


    

Things to see and do on days out

DAYS OUT.......

Click here to see a list of our
Free Lunchtime recitals and concerts

Turn up for a Tour
at 11am & 2.30pm, Mon - Sat
from April to the end of November
(subject to events in the Cathedral.)
Pay at the Gift shop in the Cloister. 

Thurs 31 May - Sun 24 June
Voices and Visions Exhibition
of children's
artwork from Worcestershire schools
Free entry. In the Cloisters

Thurs 31 May - Sat 2 June
The Royal Jubilee Elgar Festival
English Sympony Orchestra,
Elgar Chorale, The Worcestershire Choir,
Worcester Festival Choral Society
Conductors, Donald Hunt
and Christopher Robinson
Thurs 31 May, 8pm - Jubilee concert
Fri 1 June, 7.30pm - English Music for 
String Orchestra & Choir 
Sat 2 June, 7.30pm - Elgar's Kingdom 
Tickets £10 - £25 01386 791044

Sun 3 June, 4pm
Evensong to celebrate the
Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Thurs 7th June, 7.15pm
'The Barber of Seville'By Pavilion Opera
for more info: 01905 333265

LOOKING AHEAD
24 - 27 October 12
Shakespeare at the Cathedral

4, 5 & 6 December and
25 & 26 March & 10 & 11 April
Mystery Plays
for Advent 2012
and Easter 2013
For more information ....

Download a Free City Centre Tour
on the theme of the Battle of Worcester 1651 

For further events during the year
 click on
Whats On?....
or Event page
or Concert page