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Welcome to Leicester Cathedral

What's on today:

FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER
8.30am Morning Prayer
10.30am Welcome Café
12.30pm Lunchtime Eucharist
5.30pm Evening Prayer
7.30pm London Concertante: The Four Seasons by Candlelight

SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER
10.00am Morning Prayer
10.30am Geometry Workshop
4.00pm Evening Prayer
6.00pm JFI Concert: Freedom Cries Out

Come and hear the stories of Leicester

Visit the Gallery Monday–Saturday: 10.30am–4.30pm and Sunday: 12.00–3.00pm to discover the story of the Cathedral, Richard III, and archaeological discoveries from over 2,000 years.

Come and sit in our restored Cathedral Gardens or enjoy the space offered with our services.

We hope you find many opportunities to slow down and find space in your heart, here at the beating heart of city and county.

Discover 900 years of history

Welcome to Leicester Cathedral, at the beating heart of our city and county.

We offer hospitality to the wider church, the communities of faith that make up our multicultural society and those who come as visitors to the East Midlands, especially in search of the story of King Richard III.

Join with us in this adventure!

Discover 900 years of history
The front of Leicester Cathedral

Leicester Cathedral is at the physical heart of our city and county.

Our church, built on a Roman site and dedicated to St Martin of Tours, has been embedded in the public, economic, cultural and religious life of this community for over 1,000 years. Since 1927, as the seat of the Bishop of Leicester, we now gather people together for worship, celebration, lament, debate and service of the poor and vulnerable.

We offer hospitality to the wider church, the communities of faith that make up our multicultural society and those who come as visitors to the East Midlands, especially in search of the story of King Richard III.

Our daily visiting times are:

Monday to Saturday: 10.30am–4.30pm
Sunday: 12.00pm–3.00pm

Special services or events which may affect our opening hours or access will be announced on our Closures page.

Upcoming Events

Fri, 16th Oct 2026 19:30 - 21:30

Tags: Concert

London Concertante: Vivaldi's Four Seasons and The Lark Ascending by Candlelight

Experience Vivaldi's iconic music and journey through nature's beauty, strength, and grace, performed by some of the country's best classical musicians.

Sat, 17th Oct 2026 - Fri, 30th Oct 2026

Journeys Festival

Explore two festival installations at the Cathedral during Journeys Festival International!

Sat, 17th Oct 2026 10:30 - 13:00

Tags: Workshop

Workshop: Islamic Geometry for Beginners

Construct a pattern using a compass and ruler and create a painting to take home with you. You will be guided by tutor Safira Ali to draw a historical pattern from tiles in Turkey, a classic 6-fold star pattern. The session will include an opportunity to explore watercolour painting techniques, which you can then use to create your own painting. no prior experience is required.

Sat, 17th Oct 2026 18:00 - 20:00

Freedom Cries Out

Stories of loss, hope, resilience, brought to life through music. Part of Journeys Festival International.

News

Posted: Mon, 5 Oct 2026

Light of Stars to illuminate the Cathedral this winter

One of Britain's most striking seasonal art installations is set to arrive in Leicester this winter, as Leicester Cathedral welcomes Light of Stars for the first time from 31 October 2026 to 5 January 2027.

Posted: Fri, 2 Oct 2026

Journeys Festival International 2026

This October, Leicester Cathedral will once again partner with Journeys Festival International 2026, hosting a series of inspiring artistic experiences.

Posted: Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Faith, Hope and Centenary Celebration with Archbishop Sarah

It was an honour and a blessing to welcome the Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Revd Dame Sarah Mullally, to the Cathedral and Diocese of Leicester this past weekend.