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Summer Season | What's On

This summer here at Leicester Cathedral, we will have exciting opportunities to explore and enjoy stories – of Leicester/shire, of faith, of culture – as we celebrate the new life our restored Cathedral building is bringing.

Leicester Cathedral is at the beating heart of our city and county, and for 900 years this building has been a place of welcome, worship, and music. We invite you to join in this adventure!

Summer Season | What's On

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!

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.

Visit us

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, 11th Aug 2024, 12:15 - 13:00

Questions Together

Our monthly discussion group aims to offer a friendly space to ask questions (and practise giving answers!) about faith and discipleship. Everyone is welcome and there is no need to book a place. Join us as we ask, wonder, and share together!

Sat, 17th Aug 2024, 17:30 - 18:30

Service marking the Anniversary of the Battle of Bosworth

All are welcome to the annual service of remembrance for the fallen of the Battle of Bosworth, when Richard III was killed and succeeded by Henry VII. With music sung by Cantores Vagantes, the early music studio.

Wed, 21st Aug 2024, 20:00 - 21:30

Tags: Play

Doctor Watson and the Teacups of Death

Crooked Hand Productions presents: Doctor Watson and The Teacups of Death. A full-length comedy play by local author, Paul Gosling.

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024, 20:00 - 21:30

Tags: Play

Doctor Watson and the Teacups of Death

Crooked Hand Productions presents: Doctor Watson and The Teacups of Death. A full-length comedy play by local author, Paul Gosling.

News

New Canon Missioner announced

Posted: Sun, 7 Jul 2024 12:00

Tags: Clergy

New Canon Missioner announced

The Very Revd Karen Rooms, Dean of Leicester, and The Rt Revd Martyn Snow, Bishop of Leicester, are delighted to announce that The Revd Dr Sarah Siddique Gill, currently Vicar of the United Benefice of St Stephen with St James, Blackburn and Assistant Archdeacon in the Diocese of Blackburn, has been appointed as the new Canon Missioner for Leicester Cathedral.

Luxmuralis light show launching in November 2024

Posted: Fri, 5 Jul 2024

Luxmuralis light show launching in November 2024

Visitors will experience Leicester Cathedral like never before as Luxmuralis' light and sound creation Space will illuminate the inside of the building for the first time. From Monday 18 to Saturday 23 November the fully immersive light and sound show will tell the story of time and space, projected onto the building's stunning architecture in the heart of the city.

Summer Holiday Crafts

Posted: Fri, 28 Jun 2024

Summer Holiday Crafts

Come and join us for some FREE family craft activities every Tuesday (1.30–3.30pm) and Thursday (10.00am–12.00pm) all throughout the summer holidays. Suitable for children aged 4+. Click for more info!