Cathedral opens for public worship

For the past 3 weeks Salisbury Cathedral has been partially open for private prayer and contemplation. Now worshippers can return and the first public service to be held is a Eucharist at 9.00 am, followed shortly afterwards by a second Eucharist at 11.00 am.

The services will be spoken and the newly restored and repaired Father Willis organ will be played at beginning of each service with an organ voluntary at the end.

The 2 services are being held back-to-back in order to ensure as many people as possible can take part in worship within social distancing guidelines. Cleaning will be carried out between services.

Advanced booking for services has been introduced and is essential to keep everyone safe and to manage numbers. It also allows our Cathedral to contact people quickly and easily, should the need arise.

To book, go to the Cathedral website. For enquiries by phone, please call 01722 512156, Monday to Friday 09.00 am - 5.00 pm.

Speaking about the re-opening, The Very Revd Nicholas Papadopulos, Dean of Salisbury said:

“Salisbury Cathedral was built to the glory of God and for the worship of God, so the resumption of public worship here is an occasion of huge significance and of immense joy. In the weeks ahead all are welcome to join one of our services as we give thanks for all we’ve learned, grieve for all we’ve lost, and commit ourselves to our shared future with hope.”

Digital worship will also continue for the time being, and a regular pattern of worship in the Trinity Chapel will be established from Monday 6th July. Details are available on the Cathedral website and booking is essential.

Our Cathedral opens to general visitors and tourists on Wednesday 8th July. Advanced booking and a one-way system have been introduced to help manage numbers and keep everyone safe.

Those wishing to visit our Cathedral must book online via the Cathedral website. Booking is essential to keep everyone safe and to manage numbers, which are limited by social distancing. It also allows the Cathedral to contact people quickly and easily should the need arise.

For enquiries by phone, please call 01722 512156, Monday to Friday 09.00 am - 5.00 pm.

Cleaning and Covid-19 safety measures have also been put in place. Details of these are also on the Cathedral website.