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For latest news on Church services, visiting choirs and musical groups, events, what our volunteers have been up to and all developments in the Cathedral and Precinct, please read on.
Choral Eucharist: Harvest Thanksgiving and Lunch
10 September, 2026
Harvest Lunch – Sunday 4 October, 12.30pm-2pm Following the Harvest Thanksgiving Choral Eucharist at 10.30am on Sunday 4 October there will be a simple Harvest Lunch where we, as a community, can give thanks… Read more »
Tullie Street Museum
9 September, 2026
You may have noticed a new object in the Cathedral this week, and we’re delighted to announce that we are taking part in Tullie Street Museum! This week, 20 Tullie collection objects or replicas… Read more »
The “Flower Arrangers”
3 September, 2026
At the start of the year one member of our Bell Ringing team, Janet, came up with the idea of practising and ringing a new quarter peal each month and alighted upon the idea… Read more »
Interim Director of Music appointed
2 September, 2026
We are pleased to share that Ian Wicks has joined the Cathedral team this week as Interim Director of Music. The Revd Canon Pete Gunstone writes: “Ian has a remarkable depth and breadth of… Read more »
Autumn What’s On Guide 2026
2 September, 2026
Our Autumn What’s On Guide is out now! It is packed full of information about our services, events, exhibitions and workshops for September – November, as well as a “save the dates” list for… Read more »
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 »
1999 Solar Eclipse from the Bell Tower
12 August, 2026
The last eclipse took place on Wednesday, 11 August, 1999 and on that very day, almost exactly 27 years ago to the day, the installation of the new bells at the Cathedral was completed.… Read more »
Museum of the Moon coming to Carlisle Cathedral!
11 August, 2026
During the month of October 2026, Museum of the Moon will be on display in Carlisle Cathedral. Museum of the Moon is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Measuring seven metres in… Read more »
“The Moon and I” Photography Competition
11 August, 2026
Could your photograph be displayed inside Carlisle Cathedral? To celebrate the impending arrival of Museum of the Moon, we’re launching our “The Moon and I” Photography Competition. We’re looking for your best photographs of… Read more »
Historic Graffiti
31 July, 2026
An unusual request from a recent visitor turned into a hunt for historic graffiti in Carlisle Cathedral, with fascinating discoveries. Today, graffiti is a controversial topic and, yet, there is growing interest in… Read more »
Recent Posts
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Choral Eucharist: Harvest Thanksgiving and Lunch
Sep, 10, 2026
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Tullie Street Museum
Sep, 09, 2026
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The “Flower Arrangers”
Sep, 03, 2026
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Interim Director of Music appointed
Sep, 02, 2026
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Autumn What’s On Guide 2026
Sep, 02, 2026
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