February & March 2026 – Before planning your visit, please check our ‘Visitor Notices’ page for any occasional changes to opening hours or temporary accessibility updates. Click here to view
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 (Photographic Exhibition by Alan, Cathedral Verger)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Pop-Up Hospital Family Fun Day
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Newcastle Community Health Bus Visit
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 (Wednesdays)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Ash Wednesday Lunchtime Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Ash Wednesday Sung Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes
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
God is in the Detail (Photographic Exhibition by Alan, Cathedral Verger)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Choral Evensong with a Visiting Choir: Newcastle University Chamber Choir
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 »
Forty Cathedrals in Forty Days – A Virtual Pilgrimage with the Dean
Forty Cathedrals in Forty Days – A Virtual Pilgrimage with the Dean
You are invited to join Lee as he listens to a sermon from a different Anglican Cathedral from across the world every day during Lent. You will receive a WhatsApp link to a YouTube livestream so you can listen to the sermon at your convenience and have the opportunity to share a brief comment with... Read more »
Monday, February 16, 2026
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February 16, 2026 -Organ Recital (Every Monday, 1:05pm)
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February 16, 2026 -Start: God, Jesus and the Journey of Life in 6 Sessions
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 »
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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February 17, 2026 -Pop-Up Hospital Family Fun Day
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February 17, 2026 -Newcastle Community Health Bus Visit
Pop-Up Hospital Family Fun Day
Join staff from the Great North Children’s Hospital for an insight into their amazing work — and let your little ones hop inside a real ambulance (subject to availability on the day)! We’re also excited to welcome the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and the Northumbria Police Cadets, who’ll bring fun activities and... Read more »
Newcastle Community Health Bus Visit
The Newcastle Community Health Bus (“Monty”) will be in St Nicholas’ Square during the Pop-Up Hospital Family Fun Day inside the Cathedral. Take the opportunity to get a healthy heart check, have your blood pressure measured, monitor your cholesterol and receive friendly health advice. The Newcastle Community Health Bus was established following a collaboration between... Read more »
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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February 18, 2026 -Newcastle Cathedral History Tours (Wednesdays)
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February 18, 2026 -Ash Wednesday Lunchtime Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes
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February 18, 2026 -Ash Wednesday Sung Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes
Newcastle Cathedral History Tours (Wednesdays)
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 »
Ash Wednesday Lunchtime Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes
All are welcome to attend our short lunchtime Eucharist on Ash Wednesday. As part of the service, you are invited to receive the sign of the cross in ashes on your forehead, a powerful symbol of humility and renewal. Click here for our weekly Services & Music schedule. All services are FREE to attend, with... Read more »
Ash Wednesday Sung Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes
Join us for a special service to begin the season of Lent – an opportunity for reflection and repentance, and to prepare our hearts for the coming of Easter. As part of the service, you are invited to receive the sign of the cross in ashes on your forehead, a powerful symbol of humility and... Read more »
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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February 19, 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, February 20, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, February 21, 2026
No events on this day.
Sunday, February 22, 2026
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February 22, 2026 -Choral Evensong with a Visiting Choir: Newcastle University Chamber Choir
Choral Evensong with a Visiting Choir: Newcastle University Chamber Choir
While our Cathedral Choirs enjoy a well-earned break, we are delighted to welcome visiting choirs to lead our worship. Join Newcastle University Chamber Choir for Choral Evensong during the reflective season of Lent – a service of stillness, prayer, and beautiful sacred choral music, featuring works by Stanford, Howells, and Elgar. -- We warmly welcome... Read more »