Looking Forward to Summer

As we head into summer, there is something for everyone to look forward to at the Cathedral this June.

For the Children

Our monthly Cathedral Tots, Wednesday 7 June from 10am. Cathedral Tots meet to worship informally with a story, song, and prayer. Our story this month helps us to celebrate the festival of Pentecost with our worship gathering complemented by refreshments, toys and children’s activities. Cathedral Tots is aimed at toddlers and pre-schoolers with their parents/carers. No booking is necessary, children must be accompanied by an adult. For further information: https://www.guildford-cathedral.org/events/families-whats-on

For the Music Lover

Join us for our ever-popular Coffee Concert, Thursday 22 June. As part of a series of monthly concerts throughout the year, June, sees the return of the talented pianist Yoon Seok Shin performing within the beautiful surroundings of Guildford Cathedral. The mornings start at 10.30am when tea, coffee and biscuits are served and then the concert begins at 11.15am. For more information on the Coffee Concerts for 2023, please visit the website, https://www.guildford-cathedral.org/events/coffee-concerts

For the Shopping Lover

Preloved Kilo are back with six tonnes of preloved, vintage and retro clothing and accessories on Saturday 3 June – 9.30am – 4.30pm

Tickets are £1.50 to attend. For further information, please visit the website: www.prelovedkilo.com/events

For the Art Lover

Our ongoing Art Exhibitions for 2023 include:

Sight For Surrey Centenary Exhibition at Guildford Cathedral - 3 May – 2 July 2023 - 8.30am

To celebrate their Centenary anniversary, an exhibition to inform people all about this Surrey-based charity will be held at the Cathedral. On display will be the charity’s history, the role of technology to assist people with sensory loss, facts and tips about how to help people with sight and hearing loss and how the charity empowers people with sensory loss to overcome everyday challenges. Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey supports people on this journey from birth all the way through life.

Jenna Fox, Art Exhibition at Guildford Cathedral – 23 May – 29 June – 8.30am

‘If not now, when?’

We are pleased to welcome the talented and experienced artist Jenna Fox to the Cathedral.

The exhibition celebrates Guildford flowers and our Cathedral in three parts. Outside, in front of the Cathedral's main stairs, will be an installation of 39 large flowers such as roses, lavender, and other traditional flowers; once inside, two huge paintings will flank the doors into the Cathedral, and inside flower paintings will be on the outer walls.

For more information on the art exhibition at the Cathedral, please visit our website: http://ow.ly/VQjF50OgMGM

For the Theatre Lover

Enjoy a unique outdoor theatrical production of this Shakespear tragedy.

Guildford Shakespear Company – Henry V at Guildford Cathedral

Thursday 15 June – Friday 30 June (not Sundays) 7.30pm – 10pmand Saturday 1 July 2.30pm – 5pm

Please visit the Box Office for more information: www.guildford-shakespear-company.co.uk/henry-v-2023/

All our welcome to join us for our Services of Worship this month:

Links to our Services here:

Food and Shopping

If you are attending any of our services, events or just driving past, Seasons Café by the Cathedral, serve the most delicious lunches and refreshments and the Cathedral Gift Shop also sells the most wonderful items, ideal for gifts and cards.

Free 2-hour on-site parking is also available.

With a variety of events taking place, we very much look forward to welcoming you. Please do check the cathedral diary before you visit.

Box Office https://www.guildford-cathedral.org/events/boxoffice