All our visitors are required by law to wear a face-covering unless exempt. We have measures in place to keep our venue as COVID-safe as possible. You don’t need to show an NHS COVID Pass to visit us, but we ask that you please stay at home if you have symptoms. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Find out moreThis short video looks at some of the Cathedral’s architectural highlights and many treasures:
The warmest of welcomes awaits all visitors – come and explore all that we have to offer! Click here to view our ‘What’s On’ calendar and click here to plan your visit.
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The Nave has been transformed, with flexible seating, underfloor heating and new furniture for services and events. Visitor facilities include a shop area, café and improved disabled access.
Our interpretation panels and digital screens are designed to bring 900 years of history to life, chronicling the development of the Cathedral as the ancient heart of a modern city.
Follow the paved ribbon of ‘Newcastle Beatitudes’ (blessings) around the churchyards to our beautifully landscaped terrace. Here you can find space to unwind and learn more about the Cathedral in the context of the city’s historic quarter.
An immersive audio-light display tells the stories of some of the people commemorated in the Cathedral’s ledger stones. Over 100 of these historic grave covers have been protected and conserved as part of the redevelopments.
Our audio-light display, Stories in the Stones, begins at the following times, running for approximately 8 minutes.
| Sunday | 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm |
| Monday | 11.15am, 12:15pm, 3:15pm |
| Tuesday – Friday | 11.15am, 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 3:15pm |
| Saturday | 11.15am, 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm |
Please note: Exceptions to these times may occasionally occur. If Stories in the Stones isn’t running, please ask a Welcomer for further information.
Visit the Cathedral blog for the latest news and developments about the project, or click here to find out more about our new heritage interpretation.
Alongside our regular pattern of daily Christian worship and choral music, in visitors can look forward to an exciting programme of events and activities inspired by the city and the Cathedral’s heritage.
In the autumn, regular guided tours will give visitors the chance to climb the 162 steps and experience breathtaking views of the city. Sign up to find out initial dates as soon as they’re announced.
Find out moreDuring the tour, you will learn the unique and fascinating stories of the heritage and people of the Cathedral and the city. A Virtual Tower Tour will be available if you are unable to make the climb.
Café 16 at the Cathedral, an initiative by Northumberland-based charity The Oswin Project that helps prison leavers get their lives back on track, is open Tues-Sat 10am-4pm.
Find out moreCome and join us as a volunteer at Newcastle Cathedral. We have a range of opportunities available to suit a wide variety of interests.
With your help, we can secure Newcastle Cathedral for future generations. Every contribution, however small, will help us keep our doors open for the entire community.
You are very welcome to join our in-person worship services. Most services are livestreamed, meaning you can also join us from the comfort of your home.
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