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10th Anniversary of the Reinterment

2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the Reinterment of King Richard III at Leicester Cathedral.

To mark this significant moment in history, get ready to join us for a spectacular three week programme of services, events, and activities in March.

From talks and music to art installations, afternoon teas to medieval banquets, there's something for everyone as we rediscover and remember King Richard's story – both historical and the events of ten years ago.

Find out more below.

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10th Anniversary of the Reinterment

Light Up Leicester returns!

Over four nights, from 12-15 March, a spectacular mix of large-scale projection, mesmerising light and sound installations plus amazing interactive performances by local, national and international artists will transform the city centre as part of an exciting programme of events lined up for Light Up Leicester 2025.

Click below to find out more!

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Light Up Leicester returns!

Discover 900 years of history

Welcome to Leicester Cathedral, at the beating heart of our city and county.

We offer hospitality to the wider church, the communities of faith that make up our multicultural society and those who come as visitors to the East Midlands, especially in search of the story of King Richard III.

Join with us in this adventure!

Over the Christmas holiday, our opening hours are slightly reduced with some changes in service times. Please click below for more information.

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Discover 900 years of history

Leicester Cathedral is at the physical heart of our city and county.

Our church, built on a Roman site and dedicated to St Martin of Tours, has been embedded in the public, economic, cultural and religious life of this community for over 1,000 years. Since 1927, as the seat of the Bishop of Leicester, we now gather people together for worship, celebration, lament, debate and service of the poor and vulnerable.

We offer hospitality to the wider church, the communities of faith that make up our multicultural society and those who come as visitors to the East Midlands, especially in search of the story of King Richard III.

I invite you to join with us in this adventure.

The Very Revd Karen Rooms, Dean of Leicester

Upcoming Events

Sun, 2nd Mar 2025 12:00 - 13:30

Community Events: Bring and Share Lunch

Cathedral Community Bring and Share lunch following the Cathedral Eucharist.

Tue, 4th Mar 2025 18:30 - 20:30

Community Events: Pancake Party

Come and join together for an evening of fun, games, and pancakes before the solemnity of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.

Wed, 5th Mar 2025 12:30 - 13:30

Ash Wednesday: Lunchtime Eucharist

Said in traditional language, with ashing, join us to mark the start of Lent in this said service of Communion.

Wed, 5th Mar 2025 19:00 - 20:30

Ash Wednesday: Choral Eucharist

With choral music, hymn singing, and ashing, join us to mark the start of Lent in this sung service of Communion.

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