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NEWCASTLE CATHEDRAL
A BEACON OF LIGHT
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OPENING TIMES
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Sat & Sun
8am-4pm & 8am-5pm -
Mon-Fri
8am-6pm -
Café 16
Mon-Sat 10am-4pm -
FREE ENTRY
Opening times
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Sat & Sun
8am-4pm & 8am-5pm -
Mon-Fri
8am-6pm -
Café 16
Mon-Sat 10am-4pm - FREE ENTRY
What's on
Events & special services
Newcastle Cathedral offers a vibrant programme of concerts, organ recitals, exhibitions and activities throughout the year.
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This calendar does not include all daily or weekly services – please refer to our ‘Services & Music schedule’.
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Organ Recital (Every Monday, 1:05pm)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Start: God, Jesus and the Journey of Life in 6 Sessions
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
God is in the Detail: Meet the Photographer, Alan Edington
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
God is in the Detail (Photographic Exhibition by Alan, Cathedral Verger)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Small Sounds (Spring 2026 term) – FREE Music Sessions for Ages 0-5
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
God is in the Detail (Photographic Exhibition by Alan, Cathedral Verger)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
God is in the Detail (Photographic Exhibition by Alan, Cathedral Verger)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Newcastle Cathedral History Tours (Thursdays)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
God is in the Detail (Photographic Exhibition by Alan, Cathedral Verger)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
God is in the Detail (Photographic Exhibition by Alan, Cathedral Verger)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Newcastle Cathedral History Tours (Saturdays)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
God is in the Detail (Photographic Exhibition by Alan, Cathedral Verger)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, NewcastleWeek of Events
God is in the Detail (Photographic Exhibition by Alan, Cathedral Verger)
God is in the Detail (Photographic Exhibition by Alan, Cathedral Verger)
Join us for a photographic exhibition by Alan Edington, Verger at Newcastle Cathedral for 15 years. Alan says, "My role is all about the often-unnoticed, behind-the-scenes care and attention that keeps this building welcoming for people from all walks of life who come to seek God. "I first picked up a camera in 1999 –... Read more »
Monday, January 19, 2026
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January 19, 2026 -Organ Recital (Every Monday, 1:05pm)
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January 19, 2026 -Start: God, Jesus and the Journey of Life in 6 Sessions
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January 19, 2026 -God is in the Detail: Meet the Photographer, Alan Edington
Organ Recital (Every Monday, 1:05pm)
Join us for beautiful music on the Cathedral’s magnificent Lewis/Harrison/Nicholson organ every Monday throughout the year. Recitals are given by talented musicians, both local and from churches and cathedrals further afield. Recitals are free to attend, with a retiring collection (suggested donation £5). Please consider donating, either in person or online. Click here to make... Read more »
Start: God, Jesus and the Journey of Life in 6 Sessions
Got questions about life and the Christian faith? If you’re looking to explore faith, then maybe it’s time to make a 'Start'. Normally run in groups of about 6 to 10 people, each session involves video clips, exercises, group discussion and time for reflection. Each session is free to attend. What’s life all about, and... Read more »
God is in the Detail: Meet the Photographer, Alan Edington
Join us for an informal 'Meet the Photographer' event with Alan Edington, who has served as Verger at Newcastle Cathedral for 15 years, to explore the ideas and inspirations behind his photographic exhibition. Alan’s work invites us to slow down and look more closely at the familiar, yet often overlooked, spaces around our city. His... Read more »
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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January 20, 2026 -Small Sounds (Spring 2026 term) – FREE Music Sessions for Ages 0-5
Small Sounds (Spring 2026 term) – FREE Music Sessions for Ages 0-5
Small Sounds is Newcastle Cathedral’s lively, welcoming music-making group for children aged 0–5 and their grown-ups. Join us every Tuesday morning during term time, 10:15–10:45am, for a joyful introduction to music. These FREE, interactive sessions are specially designed for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, and are generously funded by the Cathedral Music Trust. Led by trained... Read more »
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
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January 22, 2026 -Newcastle Cathedral History Tours (Thursdays)
Newcastle Cathedral History Tours (Thursdays)
Come and discover Newcastle Cathedral, where every stone has a story waiting to be told. Step into centuries of history with one of our passionate and knowledgeable volunteers on a captivating 45-minute to 1-hour tour of Newcastle Cathedral. Uncover the fascinating stories behind this magnificent building – from its medieval origins to its enduring role... Read more »
Friday, January 23, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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January 24, 2026 -Newcastle Cathedral History Tours (Saturdays)
Newcastle Cathedral History Tours (Saturdays)
Come and discover Newcastle Cathedral, where every stone has a story waiting to be told. Step into centuries of history with one of our passionate and knowledgeable volunteers on a captivating 45-minute to 1-hour tour of Newcastle Cathedral. Uncover the fascinating stories behind this magnificent building – from its medieval origins to its enduring role... Read more »
Sunday, January 25, 2026
No events on this day.