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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

Visit us

We invite you to discover or rediscover Leicester Cathedral, and we look forward to welcoming you here seven days a week.

Daily Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 8.15am to 6.00pm
Saturday: 9.15am to 6.00pm
Sunday: 10.00am to 4.30pm (Visitors welcome from Midday)

Admission is free, but donations are always gratefully received.

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We have reopened!

The doors of Leicester Cathedral are once again open for worshippers and visitors.

We look forward to welcoming you back after our 22-month closure for renovations.

Click below for our full list of services.

Opening times
We have reopened!

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

Mon, 27th Jan 2025 12:30 - 13:30

Tags: Concert, Music

Lunchtime Recital: Alexander Berry, Organ

Join us for the first recital of our Spring Season, performed by Alexander Berry (Director of Music, Great St Mary's, Cambridge) on the Cathedral Organ.

Sun, 2nd Feb 2025 10:30 - 12:00

Candlemas Eucharist

A Eucharist Service for all the family celebrating the feast of Candlemas and the light of Jesus Christ coming into all the world.

Wed, 5th Feb 2025 19:00 - 20:00

LCF: The Bible – The Greatest Story Trevor Told

British Comedy Award-winning writer Paul Kerensa comes to Leicester Cathedral for the Leicester Comedy Festival.

Sat, 8th Feb 2025 19:30 - 20:30

LCF: Milton Jones

Milton Jones – the award-winning comedian whose shirt style reflects his comic style, eclectic and surreal – brings his unique humour to Leicester Cathedral for the Leicester Comedy Festival.

News

Leicester Comedy Festival at the Cathedral

Posted: Mon, 6 Jan 2025

Leicester Comedy Festival at the Cathedral

There is comedy for everyone in February as the Leicester Comedy Festival returns for a celebration of laughter, creativity, and community! For the first time, Leicester Cathedral will host three separate shows, including Milton Jones. Click here to find out more.

New Year Opening Times

Posted: Mon, 23 Dec 2024

New Year Opening Times

Our visiting hours are slightly reduced over the Christmas holiday, with some changes in service times. Click here to find out more/

Services for People experiencing homelessness over Christmas and New Year

Posted: Mon, 23 Dec 2024

Tags: Christmas

Services for People experiencing homelessness over Christmas and New Year

A programme of extra support and activities has been coordinated by Leicester's Homelessness Charter, which brings together a range of local organisations working to tackle homelessness in the city.