latest news

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.

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 »

Bell Ringers win “Rounds and Call Changes” Competition

13 May, 2026

Another accolade for the Carlisle Cathedral Bell Ringers! David Steel, Tower Captain, said “Wholehearted congratulations to the band from Carlisle Cathedral, ‘The Fellowship of the Ringers’, who on Saturday 9 May were the winners… Read more »

Choir Auditions 2026

13 May, 2026

Does your child love to sing? Or do they have music lessons? Is your child currently in Year 3-6? If so, the Cathedral Choir Auditions are coming up! Boys and girls are eligible to… Read more »

The Consecration of the Bishop of Penrith

5 May, 2026

Members of Chapter and our Head Verger attended the Consecration of the Bishop of Penrith, the Rt Revd Michael Leyden, on Thursday 30 April, at York Minster. Here are a few photos from the… Read more »

Prayer for Peace

30 April, 2026

Our new Prayer for Peace service is held on the first Wednesday of each month, led by the Revd Canon Peter Clement. The next service will take place on Wednesday 6 May, 12 noon,… Read more »

Summer What’s On Guide out now!

30 April, 2026

The Summer 2026 What’s On Guide is out now! Please collect a copy from the Welcome Desk, Café or Gift Shop on your next visit. Alternatively, you can read the What’s On Guide here.… Read more »

Spring Events at Carlisle Cathedral

30 April, 2026

The calendar of events at Carlisle Cathedral continues to offer a wide variety of literary and musical events, welcoming nationally and internationally renowned authors and musicians to the city. On Thursday 7 May, with… Read more »

The Installation of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury

26 March, 2026

On Wednesday 25 March, The Venerable Michael Everitt, Interim Dean of Carlisle, attended the Installation of the new Archbishop of Canterbury, with The Venerable Stewart Fyfe, Archdeacon of West Cumberland, and The Right Revd… Read more »

“Heavenly Voices: Mighty Sound” launched

26 March, 2026

Heavenly Voices: Mighty Sound Organ restoration project launches at Carlisle Cathedral On Sunday 22 March, an historic project to restore and repair Carlisle Cathedral’s Father Willis organ was launched. Over the past 170 years,… Read more »

Long Covid Awareness Day 2026

13 March, 2026

On Sunday 15 March, we will be lighting the Cathedral up in support of the internationally recognised Long Covid Awareness Day 2026. This is the 4th year of an official Long Covid Awareness Day,… Read more »