Children and Families Programme 2026

Children and Young People

Guildford Cathedral offers welcoming activities and services for children, young people, and families throughout the year.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

Cathedral Tots

Our informal service for toddlers and pre-schoolers takes place on the first Wednesday of each month at 10.00am (unless stated). Each session includes toys, songs, a Bible story, prayer, craft, and refreshments.

Cathedral Tots is a free activity, with a welcoming and relaxed community of parents and carers and young children. There is no need to book. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Upcoming dates and themes

Wednesday 14 January (note: second Wednesday this month)
God’s wonderful love: Everybody’s welcome
Wednesday 5 February
God’s wonderful love: Blind Bartimaeus
Wednesday 4 March
God’s wonderful love: The Lost Sheep
Wednesday 6 May
God’s wonderful love: The Road to Emmaus
Wednesday 3 June
God’s wonderful love: A Special Helper
Wednesday 1 July
God’s wonderful love: A Home with God
Wednesday 2 September
Giving thanks for the world we live in
Wednesday 7 October
Giving thanks for bread
Wednesday 4 November
Giving thanks for the saints
Wednesday 2 December
Giving thanks for a special baby

Storytime (Seasons Café)

Preschoolers, parents, and carers are invited to join us for a fun, informal session of songs, stories, and rhymes in Seasons Café.

Storytime is usually on the fourth Thursday of the month at 11.00am.

The session is free, but space is limited, so pre-booking is recommended, although you can also come along on the day. Drinks, snacks, and lunchboxes are available to purchase. Please note that you cannot eat your own food in the café.

Upcoming dates

Thursday 22 January
Thursday 26 February
Thursday 26 March

Further dates are to be confirmed.

Sunday School

Sunday School is for children aged 3 to 11, held during the Sunday morning Eucharist in the Library. A self-service crèche for younger children is available in the Baptistry.

Sunday School usually takes place on the first Sunday of the month. Please check before attending.

Upcoming dates

Sunday 4 January
Sunday 1 February
Sunday 1 March

Dates beyond March depend on recruiting a new volunteer.

Family Fun Days and Messy Cathedral Church

These fun-filled craft sessions are aimed at children aged approximately 3 to 12. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sessions are free, but booking is required when spaces are limited.

Upcoming dates

Thursday 19 February, 10.00am to 12.30pm
Mythical creatures
Wednesday 8 April
Easter theme
Wednesday 27 May
Wednesday 29 July
This may be Messy Cathedral
Wednesday 26 August
Wednesday 28 October
Wednesday 23 December

Family Services

Guildford Cathedral holds family services at special times of the year, encouraging all ages to worship together.

Special service

Good Friday Family Service: Friday 3 April