We hope you want to visit the Minster, the largest of the parish’s three churches, indeed the largest parish church in England and bigger than many  cathedrals.

Come and follow our new heritage trail around the church to discover some of the Minster’s key visitor highlights and learn more about its history.

We endeavour to open daily for visitors with our eager band of Minster volunteers on hand to greet you. Admission is free but donations are most welcome. We rely upon volunteers to open our doors and we are open every morning, 10.00-12 noon.

If you are travelling a long way specifically to visit the church, please contact us via the Contact Us page at least 72 hours ahead to confirm our opening hours.

What’s on at The Minster

Minister Sung Eucharist

Sunday, 28th July at 10:30 am

Minster Morning Prayer

Monday, 29th July at 9:00 am

Minster Morning Prayer

Tuesday, 30th July at 9:00 am

Minster Lunchtime Eucharist

Tuesday, 30th July at 12:00 pm

Minster Morning Prayer

Wednesday, 31st July at 9:00 am

Lunchtime Concert: Levanter Wind Quintet

Wednesday, 31st July at 12:30 pm

Minster Morning Prayer

Thursday, 1st August at 9:00 am

Inclusive Church Coffee Morning

Saturday, 3rd August at 10:00 am

Minister Sung Eucharist

Sunday, 4th August at 10:30 am

Minster Evensong

Sunday, 4th August at 6:00 pm

Minster Morning Prayer

Monday, 5th August at 9:00 am

Minster Morning Prayer

Tuesday, 6th August at 9:00 am

Minster Lunchtime Eucharist

Tuesday, 6th August at 12:00 pm

Minster Morning Prayer

Wednesday, 7th August at 9:00 am

Lunchtime Concert: David Price organ

Wednesday, 7th August at 12:30 pm

Minster Morning Prayer

Thursday, 8th August at 9:00 am

Jazz Night with DixieMix.

Saturday, 10th August at 7:30 pm

Minister Sung Eucharist

Sunday, 11th August at 10:30 am

Minster Morning Prayer

Monday, 12th August at 9:00 am

Minster Morning Prayer

Tuesday, 13th August at 9:00 am

Minster Lunchtime Eucharist

Tuesday, 13th August at 12:00 pm

Minster Morning Prayer

Wednesday, 14th August at 9:00 am

Lunchtime Concert: Katya Ruda soprano

Wednesday, 14th August at 12:30 pm

Minster Morning Prayer

Thursday, 15th August at 9:00 am

Minister Sung Eucharist

Sunday, 18th August at 10:30 am