LATEST NEWS

Cathedral Closed to Visitors – Tuesday 8th May from 12.30pm to 2.00pm

26-04-2012 13:06

The Cathedral will be closed to the public from 12.30pm to 2pm on Tuesday 8th May for a funeral. The 2pm Ad-hoc Guided Tour for that day has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

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Cathedral Closed to Visitors – Wednesday 9th May from 2.30pm to 4.00pm

26-04-2012 13:06

The Cathedral will be closed to the public from 2.30pm to 4pm on Wednesday 9th May for a funeral. The 11.30am Ad-hoc Guided Tour for that day will take place as normal. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

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Cathedral Closed to Visitors – Tuesday 1st May from 1.30pm to 3.00pm

26-04-2012 13:05

The Cathedral will be closed to the public from 1.30pm to 3pm on Tuesday 1st May for a funeral. The 2pm Ad-hoc Guided Tour for that day has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

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friends of peterborough cathedral

The Friends of Peterborough Cathedral

The Friends of Peterborough Cathedral is an association of people worldwide who love this magnificent building and wish to help maintain and enhance it for present and future generations as well as to enjoy one another’s company through a programme of social, cultural and religious activities..While many members live locally there are others further afield who simply enjoy receiving information about the Cathedral, its mission and community life.

The association is one of the oldest in the country, being founded in July 1927. Since then the Friends has funded a wide range of projects which have included:

  • Repairs to the Great West Window
  • Re-siting of the Treasury
  • Cassocks and surplices for the Girls’ Choir
  • Repairs to the Tesserae Pavement
  • Re-siting of the font in the nave
  • New vestibule for the south transept

As a ‘Friend’ you will:

  • Receive the fully illustrated Annual Journal, free of charge. This contains a wide range of articles about the history and ongoing work of the Cathedral.
  • Keep in touch with the Cathedral, and receive advance notice of forthcoming events.
  • Receive an invitation to the St. Peter’s Day Festival and Garden Party.
  • Receive discount on the Cathedral Christmas Card.
  • Be invited to join members in outings to other Cathedrals and places of historic interest.

BECOMING A FRIEND

If you would like to support the Friends by joining, contact the Friends of Peterborough Cathedral, Cathedral Office, Minster Precincts, Peterborough PE1 1XS. You can also leave a message on 01733 355305 or email us at friends@peterborough-cathedral.org.uk.

FRIENDS LATEST NEWS

FRIENDS PILGRIMAGE TO CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL
The Friends of Peterborough Cathedral are planning a group outing to Canterbury Cathedral over Friday 30th April to Sunday 2nd May. To find out more please visit www.peterboroughfriends.org.uk.

Visit the Friends website at by clicking here.

Charity registration number: 249608

Upcoming events

REFLECTION: Looking beneath the surface

REFLECTION: Looking beneath the surface

19-05-2012 - 24-06-2012

From 19 May to 24 June 2012, Peterborough Cathedral will present a major arts event. This many-faceted collaboration will offer visitors a personal quest as they walk around the Cathedral by considering how reflection, in all its different meanings, affects them.

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REFLECTION: Organ Recital of Messiaen's L'Ascension

REFLECTION: Organ Recital of Messiaen's L'Ascension

19-05-2012 (13:30)

Jemima Stephenson performs Messiaen's first organ suite (1934).

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