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Closures and Opening Times

Visiting Hours

Daily visiting times:

Monday to Friday
9.00am – 5.00pm

Saturday
10.00am – 5.00pm

Sunday
12.00pm – 3.00pm

The Tomb of Richard III can be visited between 10.30am–4.30pm from Monday to Saturday, and between 12.30–3.00pm on Sundays.

Some parts of the building are inaccessible for general visiting while a service is taking place. Our daily pattern of services can be found here.

Occasionally, there are special services or events which may affect our opening hours or access to parts of the building. These will be announced here on our Closures page below.


Cathedral Closures

Occasionally, there are special services or events which may affect our opening hours, or may restrict access to certain parts of the building. We will list these dates below.

Monday 16 December 2024
The Cathedral will be closed for general visiting during the Advent Meditation, from 12.30–1.15pm. All are welcome to attend the Meditation, which is free admission with donations welcomed.

Monday 23 December 2024
The Cathedral will be closed for general visiting during the Advent Meditation, from 12.30–1.15pm. All are welcome to attend the Meditation, which is free admission with donations welcomed.

Wednesday 25 December 2024
The Cathedral will be closed following the 10.30am Christmas Day Eucharist.

Thursday 26 December 2024
The Cathedral will be closed all day.

Friday 27 December 2024
The Cathedral will be open from 10.30am–3.30pm.

Saturday 28 December 2024
The Cathedral will be open from 10.30am–3.30pm.

Sunday 29 December 2024
The Cathedral will be open from 12.00–3.00pm.

Monday 30 December 2024
The Cathedral will be open from 10.30am–3.30pm.

Tuesday 31 December 2024
The Cathedral will be open from 10.30am–3.30pm.

Wednesday 1 January 2025
The Cathedral will be closed all day.

Normal opening times and services resume from Thursday 2 January 2025.