Recent News
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
Highly Commended
At the Tourism South East Awards Ceremony, held at the Wentworth Club on Thursday 22 October 2009, Guildford Cathedral received a “Highly Commended Award for the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2009”. Well done to all Staff and Volunteers who have contributed to this well des… Read more
Added Tuesday 27th October 2009
The Angel Candlelit Dinner 30 October 2009
This year at the Angel Dinner we have an exceptional array of gifts to auction at the event. Some of these fabulous gifts include, a beautiful painting by Vivvy Butler, a Private factory tour of Williams F1, a Mystery tour of the House of Commons including tea with Anne Milton MP. The most recent … Read more
Added Thursday 15th October 2009
Flower Gala preparations
The Cathedral has been a hive of activity all week with over 300 flower arrangers, from parishes covering the whole diocese, busily creating their fabulous arrangements. The Flower Gala opens this evening with a Champagne Preview Evening and Flower Fashion Show. Please visit the October Events pag… Read more
Added Wednesday 30th September 2009
New Cathedral Choir CD
Through the day - a CD of favourite anthems recorded by the boys, girls and men of Guildford Cathedral Choir, directed by Katherine Dienes-Williams and David Davies has just been released on the Herald label. The CD is available online from ScoreStore Music Limited and from the Cathedral Gift a… Read more
Added Friday 18th September 2009