Pianist and composer Charles Timberlake returns to the cathedral to give an informal lunchtime recital, with a programme of original compositions to soothe and restore the soul.
Be moved... be calmed...be inspired...be uplifted.
Exeter Cathedral owns the most incredible book. Known as The Exeter Book it is one quarter of the world’s surviving collection of Anglo-Saxon literature (one of the other 3 texts being the better known Beowulf). It contains poems and all but one of the known Anglo-Saxon riddles (a traditions which helped to inspire Tolkien’s famous riddle scene in The Hobbit).
Join us to explore some of these riddles including the well-known 'riddle 47' about a mischievous moth and to have a go at some moth activities including making moth wings and your own moth bookmark!
Long before art shops existed artists created their own materials to produce incredible pieces of work.
Travel back in time with us as we have a go at medieval painting using a range of natural ingredients including egg yolks, berries and charcoal! The Cathedral contains some beautiful ancient and modern artworks so why not explore this inspirational place while you’re here and see if you can find the cheeky face of a cherub and the patron saint of dentists holding pincers and a tooth!
This is a drop in workshop and so booking is not required. Suitable for children of any...
Have a go at this magical craft this summer. You’ll be hooked! Design your own stained glass window inspired by the beautiful glass in the Cathedral. Watch as we shrink it down so that you can take it away as your very own unique keyring.
This is a drop in workshop and so booking is not required. Aimed at children aged up to 11, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm.
International streetartist Mohammed Ali is displaying his unique Future Cube outside Exeter Cathedral.
The cube is an interpretation of how religious belief is expressed in new ways in contemporary times. Each side of the large cube displays a different setting, with desert and rural meeting urban landscapes.
The Arabic word ‘Al Musaqubal’ – which means the future – wraps around the cube.
The Dean of Exeter Cathedral, the Very Revd Jonathan Draper, said he was thrilled that the Cathedral Green was chosen to host the cube. “This dramatic piece of art makes an...
Exeter Cathedral has created a very special baby book for the people of Devon to sign to congratulate Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, on the safe arrival of their baby son.
The baby book is available for people to sign from Tuesday morning, in an area just inside the Cathedral, from 9am to 4.45pm every day for the next two weeks. Once it has been signed, it will be bound in burgundy leather and will then be sent as an offering from Exeter Cathedral and the county of Devon to the Royal couple.
The book has been created for the Cathedral by Exeter...
More than a thousand people turned out to say farewell to Bishop Michael and his wife, Esther, in a moving service at Exeter Cathedral.
Bishop Michael has retired as Bishop of Exeter after 13 years in the role.
In his sermon, he said he wasn't very good at goodbyes but this time he was letting go not just of his role as Bishop but of his 40 years of ministry.
He said he had been forced to ask himself: "What are the things that really matter, and why? In one sense it has posed that sharp question – what is true and real in your life, Michael?"
Devon’s finest were honoured by the Queen last week when they were presented with a British Empire Medal.
Chosen for their tireless community work and dedication, the eight men and women from across the County were named in the New Year’s Honours List 2013. They were presented with their awards by Devon’s Lord Lieutenant, Eric Dancer CBE JP, the Queen’s representative in the county, at a Investiture at County Hall on Friday 24 May. He said: “These people are true community champions, and have been carrying out so much exceptional work to help others by fundraising, volunteering,...
Live church bells across Exeter and the sound of artillery fire from Plymouth Citadel will be used in a performance of 1812 Overture at Exeter Cathedral on Thursday 25 April.
As well as the Cathedral bells, the bells of St Thomas Church across the city will be rung live and fed into the performance. The bells of Widecombe Church will also join the cacophony which represents the victory bells in Russia’s defence against Napoleon.
The score also calls for Russian cannon shots. To make the performance by Exeter’s EMG Symphony Orchestra more local and up-to-date, Plymouth’s Two...
