Christmas at Gloucester Cathedral

Gloucester Cathedral has released its calendar of festive events to mark a very special time of year. With a Christmas market, carol services and beautiful choral concerts to attend, it’s the ideal way to get into the festive spirit!

For more information, visit gloucestercathedral.org.uk.

Carols on the Hour at Gloucester Cathedral

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Join a selection of choirs as they perform traditional Christmas carols in the heart of the iconic Gloucester Cathedral, this festive season.

Taking place on Saturday 14 and 21 December 2019, Carols on the Hour will feature performances from Caring Chorus,
Cathedral Choir, Stuart Singers, Cathedral Junior Choir and Saint Cecilia Singers with half-hour performances of Christmas classics, suitable for the whole family.

Christmas Market at Gloucester Cathedral

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For one-day-only, don’t miss Gloucester Cathedral’s Christmas Market, which opens at 10am on Saturday 14 December 2019 and takes place within the spectacular cloisters.

The market will feature a number of seasonal stalls; an appearance from Father Christmas; and mulled wine and festive refreshments from the Cathedral’s Monk’s Kitchen.

Songs of Celebration – A Christmas Concert at Gloucester Cathedral

Reverberating around the Cathedral on Saturday 7 December 2019 will be the Boy and Girl Choristers of Gloucester Cathedral, alongside internationally acclaimed solo clarinettist, Emma Johnson.

The spectacular Christmas concert costs £20 to attend, between 11am and 12pm, with all proceeds helping to fund the choristers’ future activities.

Family Crib Services at Gloucester Cathedral

Celebrate the run up to Christmas Day with one of two Family Crib Services at Gloucester Cathedral, on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 December 2019, from 3pm.

Families with younger children can take part in the 45-minute services, with the Christmas trees illuminated with festive fairy lights. No tickets are required for this free event.

Boxing Day Carols for All at Gloucester Cathedral

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Following the big day, families can extend the festive celebrations as they join Gloucester Choral Society for their annual Boxing Day concert.

Taking place, as the name might suggest, on Thursday 26 December 2019, all are welcome to attend this free and festive afternoon of song, with all donations going to Gloucester Choral Society’s chosen charity.

For more information, visit gloucestercathedral.org.uk.

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Friday 18 October 2019