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Visitor Information - Friday 27 & Saturday 28 October

Date online: 27 October 2017

On Friday 27 and Saturday 28 October, access to Manchester Cathedral will be limited due to an event.

Modern Slavery: Protecting Vulnerable People

Date online: 24 October 2017

Modern Slavery: Protecting Vulnerable People

On Monday 30 October 2017 (2pm to 4.30pm), the Very Revd Rogers Govender, Dean of Manchester, will host ‘Modern Slavery: Protecting Vulnerable People'. This is a multi-faith, multi-agency public ...

BlessU-2 robot comes to Manchester Cathedral and the Museum of Science and Industry on a weekend visit from Germany

Date online: 19 October 2017

BlessU-2 robot comes to Manchester Cathedral and the Museum of Science and Industry on a weekend visit from Germany

Manchester Science and Industry Museum will play host to a major exhibition ‘Robots’ during the 10 day Manchester Science Festival but for one weekend only- the 100 robots will be joined by their ...

Terrific Tuesday returns this half-term with Busy Bees and Crafty Foxes!

Date online: 17 October 2017

Terrific Tuesday returns this half-term with Busy Bees and Crafty Foxes!

Can you spot our Manchester Bees that adorn many Cathedral corners? Or find a fox furnishing our medieval Quire? Join us on Tuesday 24 October, as we discover the decorative details and get arty for ...

Learning from Luther – FREE Event for schools

Date online: 9 October 2017

Learning from Luther - Event for schools

How the Reformation changed our world.On Tuesday 7 November, the Education department will be running a FREE KS2 Learning enrichment day for schools. Fun workshops with links to RE, Art, ...

Tickets for the popular Family Carols are now on sale

Date online: 9 October 2017

Saturday 16 December 2017 (7.30pm)Join Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir for this concert of Christmas Carols, with a mix of both old and new music. The choir will perform traditional works, ...

Tickets on sale for Messiah (G. F. Handel)

Date online: 9 October 2017

Tickets on sale for Messiah (G. F. Handel)

Saturday 9 December 2017 (7pm to 9.30pm)A truly traditional Christmas treat, Manchester Baroque presents Messiah by G. F. Handel on Saturday 9 December 2017. Directed by Christopher Stokes, the ...

Introducing our new Cathedral Architect

Date online: 5 October 2017

Introducing our new Cathedral Architect

We would like to introduce our new Cathedral Architect, Ulrike Knox.Here are some words from Ulrike: “I am honoured to take over the role of Cathedral Architect from John Prichard who is ...

Visitor Information – Saturday 30 September 2017

Date online: 29 September 2017

On Saturday 30 September, access to Manchester Cathedral will be limited due to an event.Entry to the Cathedral will be via the east door which is located opposite the Corn Exchange. All ...

Winners of Manchester Cathedral Poetry Competition 2017 announced

Date online: 28 September 2017

We are pleased to announce the winners and runners-in this year's poetry competition.

Listen to Manchester Cathedral Radio

Date online: 22 September 2017

Missed a show on Manchester Cathedral Radio? Don't worry; all of the previous episodes have been uploaded to Mixcloud.

The Dedication and Blessing of the Stoller Organ with Inaugural Recital given by Thomas Trotter

Date online: 18 September 2017

The Dedication and Blessing of the Stoller Organ with Inaugural Recital given by Thomas Trotter

During 2016 Manchester Cathedral had a new organ built, generously sponsored by the Stoller Charitable Trust. The total cost was approximately £2.6m. The Stoller Organ will be at the centre of ...

Portuguese artist dedicates major artwork to the Reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Date online: 12 September 2017

Portuguese artist dedicates major artwork to the Reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

A new contemporary art collection titled ‘The Kingdom of Heaven’ by the artist Cristina Rodrigues will reside at the Manchester Cathedral. The official dedication ceremony will take place at a ...

The winner of Capture the Cathedral: The People’s Choice 2017 is…..

Date online: 11 September 2017

The winner of Capture the Cathedral: The People’s Choice 2017 is…..

The annual Capture the Cathedral photography competition returned this year for its fifth year with almost 300 photographs of our beautiful historic building submitted.In August, we announced ...

Introducing our new Office Apprentice

Date online: 16 August 2017

Introducing our new Office Apprentice

We are pleased to introduce our new Office Apprentice, Miss Katie Burke, who joined the team on Monday 14 August 2017.

Why is the tower is covered in scaffolding?

Date online: 14 August 2017

Why is Manchester Cathedral tower is covered in scaffolding?

The tower at the west end of Manchester Cathedral is currently in a poor state of condition and in urgent need of repair.