Recent News
Jonathan Frost to be Bishop of Southampton
It was announced at 7.30 on Friday 30 July that The Revd Canon JonathanFrost is to become Bishop of Southampton. I am very happy indeed, as I know will be the whole of the Diocese of Guildford, to hear the announcement that Canon Jonathan Frost is to be the new Bishop of Southampton. Dioces… Read more
Added Friday 13th August 2010
Online Box Office
Guildford Cathedral is delighted to announce the launch of a new secure online box office. The box office can be accessed from the home page or the events page of this website. The first concert to use the new booking facility is the Surrey Festival Choir on Saturday 10 July. It is hoped that org… Read more
Added Monday 7th June 2010
Through the day receives favourable reviews
Through the day - favourite anthems from Guildford Cathedral, recorded last year, has been receiving favourable reviews. This is a substantial programme, splendidly sung by Guildford Cathedral Choir, directed by either Katherine Dienes-Williams (boys and men or boys, girls and men) or the now d… Read more
Added Thursday 13th May 2010
Drama in the Cathedral
Please go to the School Visits page of our website to find a report and photos of the Down to Earth Schools' Drama Workshops held in the Cathedral on 27 and 28 April. Read more
Added Thursday 6th May 2010
Archbishop of Canterbury's visit
On Tuesday 2 March 2010, the Archbishop of Canterbury, accompanied by the Bishop of Guildford, Christopher Hill, visited the Diocese of Guildford to focus on the life, ministry and mission within the Diocese. During his visit, he gave an address in the Cathedral on the role of Christ in a pluralis… Read more
Added Thursday 4th March 2010
Guildford Cathedral Organ Scholar 2010-11
We are delighted to announce that Ghislaine Reece-Trapp will be Organ Scholar of Guildford Cathedral from September 2010 following on from Simon Earl. Ghislaine is currently in her final year at Wells Cathedral School; she is Junior Organ Scholar of Wells Cathedral. Ghislaine has been awarded th… Read more
Added Friday 22nd January 2010
Adverse weather conditions
Saturday 16 January - last update (unless more snow arrives!) The approach road is clear and safe to drive on. The road round the green and the car parks are still quite slushy, so suitable footwear and caution are advised. Sunshine Saturday today has been cancelled. The Alleyn Singers who … Read more
Added Wednesday 6th January 2010
Movie debut for boy choristers
Guildford Cathedral's boy choristers made their movie debut in St Trinian's II - The Legend of Fritton's Gold, released in UK cinemas last Friday. The boys were involved in two days of filming on location at Charterhouse School back in the summer. They start by singing an angelic version of Pan… Read more
Added Tuesday 22nd December 2009
Angel Doors a target of mindless vandalism
The famous Angel Doors at the West Front of Guildford Cathedral were subject to a mindless attack of vandalism last night (Tuesday evening). The vandals have also smashed the windows of the Diocesan Education Centre and the front doors of the Cathedral Refectory. The Cathedral is still open to… Read more
Added Wednesday 2nd December 2009
Cathedral Choir Christmas Concert
This year's annual Cathedral Choir Christmas Concert will be held on Saturday 12 December at 7.30pm. Once again it will be a festive musical extravaganza not to be missed! Reserved front of Nave with pre-concert supper tickets are selling quickly (maximum of 200 available), please see the Decembe… Read more
Added Wednesday 28th October 2009