News 1 – Carlisle Cathedral

Living Stones: English Cathedrals as Sacred Spaces in Changing Times

20 August, 2026

In 2025, Carlisle Cathedral was one of just six cathedrals across the country to take part in a national research project, commissioned by the Association of English Cathedrals in partnership with the Church Commissioners,… Read more »

Travellers’ Choice Award 2026

9 July, 2026

Carlisle Cathedral is among the top 10% places to visit worldwide! We’re delighted to receive a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2026. Tripadvisor say “Experiences with consistently strong reviews earn the Travellers’ Choice distinction. These… Read more »

Organ Builders Announced

16 June, 2026

Carlisle Cathedral is delighted to announce that renowned organ builders, Nicholson & Co. Ltd, have been commissioned to work on a major project to restore, rebuild and renew its historic pipe organ, to protect… Read more »

Heavy Metal: The Fellowship of the Ringers

14 May, 2026

Heavy Metal: The Fellowship of the Ringers An exhibition celebrating the History of Bell Ringing at Carlisle Cathedral The Bell Ringers of Carlisle Cathedral are delighted to share their hobby, pastime, and passion at… Read more »

Carlisle Cathedral’s East Window named as “Nation’s Favourite”

6 February, 2026

Carlisle Cathedral’s East Window has been named the Nation’s Favourite Stained Glass Window, in the Divine Light social media campaign and competition organised by the Association of English Cathedrals (AEC). The campaign ran from… Read more »

Please vote for Carlisle Cathedral!

20 January, 2026

Our Great East Window has made it into the final twelve of the Association of English Cathedral’s Advent and Christmas social media campaign to find the nation’s favourite stained-glass window. You can vote here… Read more »

New Year Message 2026

7 January, 2026

The Venerable Michael Everitt, Interim Dean of Carlisle, shares his New Year’s message with us all. We hope you enjoy watching.

Carlisle Cathedral celebrates installation of new Bishop of Carlisle

4 December, 2025

A packed Carlisle Cathedral has welcomed the Rt Revd Robert Saner-Haigh as he was installed and enthroned as the 68th Bishop of Carlisle on the 29th November. The service of installation and welcome brought… Read more »

Enthronement of the 68th Bishop of Carlisle

26 November, 2025

On Saturday 29 November, Carlisle Cathedral will host the Enthronement of the 68th Bishop of Carlisle, the Right Reverend Rob Saner-Haigh. The Cathedral will be closed for visitors on this day as we prepare… Read more »

Bishop Smith’s Registry Refurbished

14 October, 2025

Thanks to a grant from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, we have continued to improve the Cathedral precinct by restoring the Bishop Smith’s Registry. Originally built in 1699 by Bishop Smith to house the… Read more »

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