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Opening times

  • Sat │ Sun
    8am-4pm │ 8am-5pm
  • Mon-Fri
    8am-6pm
  • Café 16
    Mon-Sat 10am-4pm
  • FREE ENTRY

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Events & special services

Newcastle Cathedral has a vibrant programme of concerts, organ recitals, exhibitions and activities throughout the year.

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  • ‘Jagged Edges’ Printmaking, Music & Poetry Exhibition By David Creese, Peter Locke and Sarah Troughton

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    Jagged Edges is an exhibition of printmaking, poetry and music created by and for survivors of church-related abuse. The artists – David Creese, Peter Locke and Sarah Troughton – draw links between their own experiences and the story of Jesus as he approached his crucifixion. Content warning: This exhibition includes images of torture (crucifixion) and... Read more »

    FREE

    ‘Brokenness’ – Newcastle Mothers’ Union Display for 16 Days of Activism

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    From 25 November to 10 December, Newcastle Mothers’ Union will present their annual display in the Eastern Chapels, supporting the international ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence’. Founded in 1876, Mothers’ Union supports families and gives a voice to disadvantaged women. Newcastle’s branch, established in 1882, has been part of this mission for... Read more »

    St Nicholas: The Original Santa Claus (Guided Tours)

    St Nicholas: The Original Santa Claus (Guided Tours)

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    Every Sunday during Advent, join us on a guided journey through time to uncover the fascinating history, traditions, and legends surrounding St Nicholas – the patron saint of Newcastle Cathedral. Discover how a 4th-century bishop, remembered for his kindness and generosity, inspired the figure of Santa Claus we know today. Along the way, you’ll encounter... Read more »

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  • St Nicholas: The Original Santa Claus (Guided Tours)

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    Every Sunday during Advent, join us on a guided journey through time to uncover the fascinating history, traditions, and legends surrounding St Nicholas – the patron saint of Newcastle Cathedral. Discover how a 4th-century bishop, remembered for his kindness and generosity, inspired the figure of Santa Claus we know today. Along the way, you’ll encounter... Read more »

    GIVE AS YOU FEEL
    St Nicholas: The Original Santa Claus (Guided Tours)

    St Nicholas: The Original Santa Claus (Guided Tours)

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    Every Sunday during Advent, join us on a guided journey through time to uncover the fascinating history, traditions, and legends surrounding St Nicholas – the patron saint of Newcastle Cathedral. Discover how a 4th-century bishop, remembered for his kindness and generosity, inspired the figure of Santa Claus we know today. Along the way, you’ll encounter... Read more »

    GIVE AS YOU FEEL
    St Nicholas: The Original Santa Claus (Guided Tours)

    St Nicholas: The Original Santa Claus (Guided Tours)

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    Every Sunday during Advent, join us on a guided journey through time to uncover the fascinating history, traditions, and legends surrounding St Nicholas – the patron saint of Newcastle Cathedral. Discover how a 4th-century bishop, remembered for his kindness and generosity, inspired the figure of Santa Claus we know today. Along the way, you’ll encounter... Read more »

    GIVE AS YOU FEEL

    Christmas Stories Retold: Northumbria University Graphic Design Exhibition

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    This Advent and Christmas, we are delighted to present a collection of work by last year’s cohort of first-year Visual Communication and Digital Culture students from Northumbria University. Drawing inspiration from the story at the heart of Christmas, the students have explored the themes and meanings of the story to create thoughtful, contemporary visual responses.... Read more »

    FREE