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NEWCASTLE CATHEDRAL
NEWCASTLE CATHEDRAL
A BEACON OF LIGHT
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Events & special services
Newcastle Cathedral offers a vibrant programme of concerts, organ recitals, exhibitions and activities throughout the year.
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‘Seeking the Disabled Christ’ – Exhibition by Rachel Holdforth
This exhibition has been extended until Monday 8 September 2025. Traditional portrayals of Christ often emphasise ideals of perfection, strength and beauty. Yet, Christ is resurrected with his wounds. His full humanity and sharing in the complete range of human experiences is as important as his divinity, since he is Emmanuel, God with us. This... Read more »
Monday, August 11, 2025
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Friday, August 15, 2025
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Saturday, August 16, 2025
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August 16, 2025 -Newcastle Cathedral Churchyard Tours
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August 16, 2025 -‘Seeking the Disabled Christ’ Networking Lunch and Quiet Afternoon
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August 16, 2025 -‘Great and Small’ Cathedral Creatures – All-Age Guided Tour
Newcastle Cathedral Churchyard Tours
Join a churchyard tour starting in St Nicholas Square. Was Queen Victoria truly unamused by her visits to Newcastle? Why does a ‘Vampire Rabbit’ overlook the Cathedral? Uncover these mysteries and learn about the lives of those buried here. This tour is fully accessible for wheelchair users and follows a circular route, starting and ending... Read more »
‘Seeking the Disabled Christ’ Networking Lunch and Quiet Afternoon
For Disabled, Neurodivergent People and Those With Lived Experience of Mental Health Conditions Join us for a relaxed and friendly lunch with fellow disabled* Christians at Café 16 in the Cathedral Refectory, followed by a gentle and reflective afternoon in the Cathedral Nave, centred around the ‘Seeking the Disabled Christ’ exhibition. The afternoon will include... Read more »
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‘Great and Small’ Cathedral Creatures – All-Age Guided Tour
Join us for a fun-filled adventure as one of our friendly and knowledgeable volunteer guides leads you on a captivating tour of the Cathedral’s creatures. Discover centuries-old carvings and hidden details featuring animals, both real and mythical – from otters and squirrels to mermaids, dragons and unicorns. Along the way, you’ll learn about the symbolism... Read more »
Give As You Feel
Sunday, August 17, 2025
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August 17, 2025 -Choral Evensong with a Visiting Choir
Choral Evensong with a Visiting Choir
While our Cathedral Choirs take a well-earned break, we are delighted to welcome visiting choirs to lead our worship. Join Newcastle University Chamber Choir for Choral Evensong in the reflective season of Lent – a service of stillness, prayer, and sacred choral music, including pieces by Stanford, Howells and Elgar. -- We are always pleased... Read more »