Exeter Cathedral

Tucked behind the corner of the nave altar is a plain and unassuming epitaph, one which you may have walked by without a second thought, one dedicated to the merchant-turned-mayor, John Lant. To read this well-worn stone like this one, and begin to decipher its history, we employed a special epigraphical technique known as ‘squeezing’. Large sheets of filter paper are soaked in water and laid over the dampened surface of the inscription. The paper is hit firmly with a dense-bristled brush which, once dried and removed, produces a version of the inscription which can be studied more closely away from the site. 🔗 To read more visit: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

A first edition of James Parkinson’s essay on the shaking palsy, generously bequeathed to Exeter Cathedral Library by Dr Christopher Gardner-Thorpe in 2025, will be on display at the highly-anticipated 2026 Annual Library Lecture with Dr Cherry Lewis on Wednesday 4 November at 7pm. Final tickets (£12pp) are remaining via: ticketsource.com/exetercathe… What: Annual Library Lecture Where: Chapter House Cafe When: Wednesday 4 November at 7pm Today, Parkinson’s disease is one of the most familiar of all neurological disorders, but few know anything about the man who first identified it. Our 2026 Annual Library Lecture will reveal the life of this pioneering individual – champion of the poor and underprivileged – the apothecary James Parkinson (1755-1824). We look forward to welcoming you to this fascinating lecture ❤️ #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Our Remembrance Sunday Service will take place at 4pm on Sunday 8 November at Exeter Cathedral. This special service for the people of Devon will be accompanied by music from Exeter Cathedral Choir, and attended by military and veteran associations. During the service, commemorative wreaths will be passed to the Dean of Exeter, then placed in Exeter Cathedral’s Devon and Dorset Regimental Chapel, before being laid at the War Memorial on Cathedral Green, on Armistice Day. Everyone is warmly invited to attend this service. This is a free event; no booking is required. #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Two of our most cherished Christmas performances featuring our very own choir are selling fast as they signal the start of Christmas for many across Devon ❤️ ✦ Handel's Messiah: Sunday 6 December | 2:30pm 🔗 ticketsource.com/exetercathe… ✦ Christmas with the Cathedral Choir: 8, 10 & 12 December | 7pm 🔗 ticketsource.com/exetercathe… Perhaps you'd like to start a new special tradition, or this may be your annual festive delight. Whatever your reason, we very much look forward to warmly welcoming you. #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Nearly sold out! Our Half Term activities are all fully booked except for tomorrow, Wednesday 28 October! We're seeing some wonderful creations. ✦ When: Wednesday 28 October ✦ Choose from two sessions: 10:30am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-3:30pm ✦ Tickets: £4 per child (free adult entry with accompanying children) Get creative as a family with Cathedral-inspired arts and crafts suitable for all ages! From birds, mini Cathedrals to the ‘Green Man’ (visit us to discover who he is and his story!), everyone will be able to take home something beautiful they’ve made after a relaxing art session with Exeter Cathedral’s in-house professional artist, Zoë. 🔗 Book: ticketsource.com/exetercathe…? And whilst you're here, why not visit our Photography Exhibition, featuring the finalists' stunning photos? 📸 #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Here’s what’s on this week at Exeter Cathedral: ✦ October Half Term Family Activities (26-29 October) ✦ Roof Tour (26 October) ✦ Library & Archives In Focus: Through the Frontispiece (27 October) ✦ Wonder, Wander and Walk the Labyrinth (31 October) Find out more: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/what… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Join us in praying over this coming week 🙏 Almighty God, in whose service lies perfect freedom: teach us to obey you with loving hearts and steadfast wills; through Jesus Christ our Lord. #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

In 1526, the German printer, Peter Schöffer the Younger, printed William Tyndale’s English translation of the New Testament. Around 150 years earlier, John Wycliffe had begun the process of translating the bible from the Latin Vulgate into English – a translation of a translation. 🔗 To read more visit: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

LIMITED TICKETS ARE LIVE: This January, experience dinosaurs, cave paintings, Anglo-Saxons, castles, knights, mythical kingdoms, The Garden of Eden, the stunning natural world and more during this breathtaking immersive sound, light and art installation. “absolutely beautiful” “a kaleidoscope of light and sound” “an epic scale fine artwork” ✦ 6-9 January 2027 ✦ Late-evening tickets now available from £5 via: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/what… ✦ Early-evening tickets available soon ✦ Fantastic Christmas gift idea See you there! 🦖 🦕 #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

What's with the clay? 🤨 📌 Our Stonemasons have been hard at work carving stone for their pinnacles. 🔨 Wondering why they go through this process? Follow along to see next week's video explaining why their clay model look like this! #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Here's a handy guide to discover what's on over the next few weeks 🍁 EXHIBITIONS 📸 ✦ Photography Exhibition: 16-31 October – see the nine stunning finalists' photos. Included in standard admission (or free with your Welcome Card or Annual Pass) TOURS 🔍 ✦ Roof Tour: Throughout November – see the best views of Exeter from our famous North Tower ✦ Onwards & Upwards Tour: Thursday 12 & 19 November – our most comprehensive overview of Exeter Cathedral (highly-rated – includes roof tour) ✦ Medieval Mysteries Tour: Thursday 22 October, 12pm & 3pm – FREE ✦ Exclusive Tour: Uncovering the Civil War at Exeter Cathedral: Tuesday 10 November, 2pm – discover stories of the Civil War in our Library & Archives HALF TERM 🎨 ✦ Cathedral-themed art activities with professional local artist for children 5+ years: 26-29 October, 10:30am & 1:30pm drop-in sessions – £4/child (adults go free) ✦ Explorer backpacks (available from the Welcome Desk – included in admission) LIBRARY & ARCHIVES 🎨 ✦ 2026 Annual Library Lecture: The Enlightened Mr Parkinson: Wednesday 4 November, 7pm – hear about the life of the pioneering individual who first identified Parkinson’s disease ✦ Free drop-in session: 'Through the Frontispiece': Tuesday 27 October, 1pm-3pm MUSIC 🎶 ✦ Queen by Candlelight: Thursday 22 October ✦ Eagles by Candlelight: Thursday 23 October ✦ The Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending: Friday 24 October ✦ Cathedral Café Concert 'Lantern Lates': Thursday 29 October ✦ Voices Of Valjean: Thursday 5 November NEWLY RELEASED TICKETS 🎟️ ✦ Be a Chorister for a Day: Saturday 28 November ✦ Handel's Messiah: Sunday 6 December, 2:30pm ✦ Christmas with the Cathedral Choir: 8, 10 & 12 December, 7pm ✦ Luxmuralis' Lost Worlds (immersive experience): 6-9 January (late tickets currently available – early tickets available soon) Find out more: exeter-cathedral.org.uk We look forward to welcoming you! Photo by Kevin Edworthy #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

You might have seen that Ginevra – one of talented former Choristers – won BBC's Senior Young Chorister of the Year 2026, and now you'd love to hear our Choir in person… we'd be delighted to welcome you! Swipe to explore opportunities to hear us sing 🎵 For many, attending one of these events at Exeter Cathedral is what starts off their Christmas season… Or maybe you'd like to start a new tradition! Tickets are available from our website, and bookings for our popular Chorister open day are now open: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/what… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

CONGRATULATIONS GINEVRA! Former Exeter Cathedral Chorister Ginevra Dobson is @BBCSoP's 2026 Senior Young Chorister of the Year! We’re so proud of her: we knew she would go on to great things, just not so soon! #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral — @BlundellsSchool @BBCOne @engcathedrals @_cathedralmusic

Here’s what’s on this week at Exeter Cathedral: ✦ Stones & Bones Tour (20 October) ✦ Roof Tour (20 October) ✦ Onwards & Upwards Tour (22 October) ✦ The Music of Queen by Candlelight (22 October) ✦ The Music of Eagles by Candlelight (23 October) ✦ The Four Seasons and The Lark Ascending (23 October) Find out more: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/what… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Join us in praying over this coming week 🙏 God, our light and our salvation: illuminate our lives, that we may see your goodness in the land of the living, and looking on your beauty may be changed into the likeness of Jesus Christ our Lord. #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

OPENING TOMORROW: A limited-time Photography Exhibition showcasing our nine Photography Competition finalists' stunning photographs ❤️ We warmly invite you to show your support, not only for our finalists (congratulations to winners Matthew, Graham and Isabel!), but for the creative arts and, of course, our amazing Cathedral. So why not make a day of it? ✦ 16-31 October (from 1pm on Friday 16 & Sunday 18 October) ✦ Included in our standard Cathedral entry price (or free if you have an annual pass – given to you if you Gift Aid your Cathedral entry ticket – or if you have a Welcome Card – available if you live in EX1-4 or you're a student. Entry is half-price on Sundays). ✦ Exeter Cathedral (and Photography Exhibition) Monday-Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday: 11:30am-4pm ✦ Cathedral Café Monday-Saturday: 10am-3:30pm Sunday: 11:30am-4pm ✦ Treasures Exhibition Monday-Saturday: 10am-4pm Closed on Wednesdays & Sundays This photograph – 'Keeper of Keys' by Gregorio Luiz Gomez (Runner Up) – is one of nine that will be on display. We look forward to welcoming you! #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

FINAL DAY: Autumn Fair – today: 10am-3:30pm! 🍁 Today is your opportunity to discover some of the South West's most stunning gifts, made by local artists who have spent years perfecting their craft. From stained glass windows and leather bags, to hand-drawn cards and intricately knitted winter-wear (and so, so much more) – come and find a unique, quality gift for yourself or those you love. Plus, who doesn't love free mulled wine?! Make sure to pre-book your ticket to claim your complimentary drink: ticketsource.com/exetercathe… 🍷 We look forward to giving you a warm welcome! #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral @visitexeter @VisitDevon @tweetinexeter

It's been our pleasure to welcome Alice Loxton – historian, broadcaster and No. 1 bestselling author – to Exeter Cathedral this week! ❤️