Come See Us In March

March at Guildford Cathedral

As we move into the season of Lent, there is something for everyone to look forward to at Guildford Cathedral.

For the Children

Our monthly Cathedral Tots, Wednesday 1 March from 10am. Aimed at preschoolers, this monthly free event in our Cathedral includes a bible story, craft, song, prayer, and refreshments.

Each month there is a particular theme, this month we will hear the story of ‘Jesus in the Wilderness’ to help us learn about Lent. We will be making paperchain snakes as well as enjoying our regular activities including playing with toys, songs and prayer. Our Seasons café is close by for a delicious lunch or snack.

For the Explorer

This month our popular Tower Tours begin on Saturday 4 March at 2pm. Join our expert guide to climb the 249 steps to the top of the tower to enjoy stunning views over the surrounding area, seven counties and see landmarks in London. T&C’s apply, please see our website: https://www.guildford-cathedral.org/events/boxoffice Tickets are £6.50 per person and advanced booking is required.

For the Music Lover

Join us for our ever-popular Coffee Concert, Thursday 16 March, this month we look forward to an organ and piano recital by our Organ Scholor, Marcus McDevitt. Coffee is served from 10.30am and the concert starts at 11.15am through to 12 noon. This concert is free to attend and no booking is required.

For the Art Lover

We are incredibly pleased to welcome back British painter and art-historian Iain McKillop to Guildford Cathedral with his new exhibition of 27 paintings entitled ‘Through Passion: Stations of the Cross’ for the period of Lent as part of our Art Exhibitions for 2023 this exhibition runs until 10 April.

Using the tradition of the Stations of the Cross, this exhibition invites us to travel with Jesus on his journey to his death and resurrection, and to pause at each image for reflection, prayer and contemplation. However, it is not, however, intended to be primarily a sad journey; although Jesus’ death was tragic, he knew that through his self-sacrifice he could achieve forgiveness, healing, cleansing, freedom, renewal, and peace for humanity by reuniting us with God.

The paintings are displayed in an anti-clockwise direction follow a common tradition in many churches as a way of showing penitence i.e., a formal expression of regret.

Iain has exhibited works in many cathedrals and churches throughout the UK including Guildford Cathedral in 2022. He has also trained in theology and is an ordained Anglican minister.

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

Links to our Services here:

Choral Evensong sung by Winchester Chamber Choir – Saturday 4 March – 5pm

Our friends from the chamber choir of neighbouring Cathedral Winchester come to sing Evensong for us.

Young Students’ Showcase Organ Recitals – Sundays 5, 12, 19 and 26 March – 5.25pm

Before Evensong young students will play organ recitals by J.S. Bach, Vierne, Guilmant and many more.

Diocesan Mothers’ Union Lady Day Festival Eucharist – Saturday 25 March – 11am

All are welcome to the annual Lady Day service which brings together Mothers’ Unions Branches from across our Diocese.

Special event for March:

National Monument Against Violence and Aggression

Wednesday 1 March – Thursday 30 March

The statue, ‘Knife Angel’ arrives at the Cathedral and the month-long programme of lecturers, seminars and workshops takes place throughout Surrey. Further information: www.guildford-cathedral.org/events/knife-angel

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