When to Visit Guildford Cathedral
The Cathedral extends a warm welcome to visitors of all ages all year round, from the start of morning services to the end of Evensong each day.
Opening Times
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday:
8.30am to 4.30pm (Whole Cathedral) 4.30pm-5pm (Nave Only) From 5pm For those attending Services Only
Tuesday
7.30am to 4.30pm (Whole Cathedral) 4.30pm-5pm (Nave Only) From 5pm For those attending Services Only
Sunday:
9am-11am For those attending Services Only 11am-4.30pm (Whole Cathedral) 4.30-5.30 (Nave Only) From 5.30pm For those attending Services Only
Please note one some Sundays there are additional services that will restrict access, please check the diary for up to date details
Access and temporary closures
The Cathedral is open 365 days a year. During our regular daily worship times visitors are asked to sit and join the service; at other times during the day you are welcome to wander and enjoy the whole building. Occasionally, for services and special events it is necessary to close the Cathedral or part of the Cathedral to visitors. Wherever possible we will include details of temporary closures on the services and events calendar; these closures can also be seen below (please click on the month buttons on the right of this page to show the month you are intending to visit).
Tuesday 3rd December 2024
- 12.30pm
- Nave not open to public, Lady Chapel available for private prayer — details
Thursday 5th December 2024
- 2.00pm
- Nave not open to public, Lady Chapel available for private prayer — details
Friday 6th December 2024
- 2.00pm
- Nave not open to public, Lady Chapel available for private prayer — details
Saturday 7th December 2024
- 7.30pm
- West Gallery has stepped access — details
Tuesday 10th December 2024
- 2.00pm
- Nave not open to public, Lady Chapel available for private prayer — details
Wednesday 11th December 2024
- 11.30am
- Nave not open to public, Lady Chapel available for private prayer — details
Friday 13th December 2024
- 3.00pm
- Nave not open to public, Lady Chapel available for private prayer — details
Saturday 14th December 2024
- 9.00am
- Nave not open to public, Lady Chapel available for private prayer — details
Tuesday 17th December 2024
- 2.00pm
- Nave not open to public, Lady Chapel available for private prayer — details
Thursday 19th December 2024
- 10.00am
- A carol service will be happening in the Nave. All are welcome to attend the service — details