Exeter Cathedral

A thrilling programme of music from Russia, France and the United States Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique Conductor: Philip Mackenzie

As part of an event to mark the Coldstream Guards Freedom of the City of Exeter and to commemorate the Centenary of the end of the First World War, the Band will perform a concert of military music and pomp and circumstance. The concert will be in aid of SSAFA the Armed Forces charity.

Todays baking is for those looking for a challenge. In true Bake Off style, todays session sees you and your partner work your way through a blind challenge recipe. Once the bakes are completed, you will present them for judging. We get to taste the bakes and take the rest home for scoffing!�16 per partnership (1 adult…

This is a workshop session for keen cooks who want to experience an independent baking session. Come along to the Cathedral Caf, don your apron and our chef Stephen will walk you through a recipe for making plain and sweet scones. Whilst they bake, make a container to take your treats home, then comes the tasting session…

Lindsay Roderick will concentrate on aspects of the Cathedral which are not usually covered in the daily tours, particularly considering the history of the period from the start of the rebuilding of the Gothic Cathedral, to the English Reformation of the 16th century. �7.50, booking essential as numbers are limited.

A Living History Performance looking at the medicinal, domestic and cosmetic use of herbes in the 16 and 17th centuries.This entertaining demonstrate will be accompanied by some wonderful examples of medical books from the Cathedrals library and archives. �5, booking essential.

Join us in the Cathedral Caf with your adult helper, don your aprons and our chef Stephen will walk you step by step through a recipe for making cookie biscuits. Then it is over to you to create your own biscuit goodies together to take back to your clan.Whilst they cook, make a container to take your treats home. Drinks…

Join our bespoke family tour to find hidden birds of prey in the Cathedral. We will tell you many tales of feathered friends that have entered the Cathedral and ask you to look out for a parliament of owls.After the tour you will spend time up close and personal with Steve and his birds of prey. This is a once a year…

Devon Youth Orchestras and guests present a concert of exciting and beautiful music for a summer evening performed by Devons leading young musicians.The programme will range from choral items to epic orchestral works and film scores with music to suit all ages and tastes. It will also feature a new work to commemorate the…

A 45-minute guided tour to learn about our famous Bishop Grandisson who was instrumental in revising the important services of the Cathedral and completing the rebuilding in Gothic style. This tour will take you into the rarely opened Grandisson Chapel. �7.50, booking essential as numbers are limited.

The Dean of Exeter invites you to a bespoke Tour at the Deanery to discover the extensive collection of religious Icons, which he has been collecting for over 25 years. Jonathan will describe how icons are produced and for what reasons, and how the materials can differ. There will be some examples from Russia, Georgia and…

*********************************************tickets available online until 4pm today.Tickets can be purchased on the door - please bring cash.Thank you*********************************************Mahler Symphony no. 5

*********************************************tickets available online until 4pm today.Tickets can be purchased on the door - please bring cash.Thank you*********************************************

Claudio Monteverdi: Vespers of 1610The Lord Mayors concert, sponsored by the Bryan Foster Charitable TrustwithVoces8The English Cornett and Sackbut EnsembleSchola Exe (Devons County Senior Choir)Nigel Perrin conductorThe end of all good music is to affect the soul. Claudio MonteverdiThe Vespers of 1610, with sackbuts and…

The Armed Man (excerpts) Karl Jenkins Goodall Parry Willcocks Favourite Carolswith The Band of Her Majestys Royal Marines, Lympstone and guest artist Roderick WilliamsNigel Perrin conductorSomeone once said I write spiritual music for secular people, and it was meant to be an insult. But for me that's a compliment. Karl…

This fascinating behind-the-scenes tour takes you into the roof void high above the Nave, into the south tower, through the spaces in the north tower and onto the roof to enjoy the best views of Exeter (and beyond).Tours usually take place on selected Tuesdays and Saturdays or at other times (for groups of 6 or more) by…

This is a very special tour which takes you into the roof void high above the Nave, through the spaces in the north tower and onto the roof to enjoy the best views of Exeter (and beyond).The tour finishes with a very rare opportunity to spend time with the Bell-ringers who will be in action in the Bell Ringing Chamber in…

Described as phenomenal (The Times) and devastatingly beautiful (Gramophone Magazine), Grammy-nominated choir Tenebrae, under the direction of Nigel Short, is one of the worlds leading vocal ensembles renowned for its passion and precision.Choral music doesnt get more magnificent than this.Classic FM2018 marks the…