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The Cathedral bellringers will be attempting to ring a full peal of 5,040 changes on Easter Monday (2nd April) to celebrate both Easter and the Dean’s birthday.
Thank you for your interest in the Tim Peake Soyuz Spacecraft Exhibition which will be on show at Peterborough Cathedral from 11th August to 5th November 2018.
Anyone who heard Dr Jonathan Foyle’s talk in February, when launching his new book – Peterborough Cathedral: A Glimpse of Heaven, will appreciate the depth of his knowledge and interest in this wonderful building and its history.
A varied and inspiring programme is on offer at Peterborough Cathedral during Holy Week and Easter.
It has been announced (Friday 9th March) that Peterborough Cathedral has won a nationwide competition to host Tim Peake’s Soyuz spacecraft and a Space Descent VR experience from Saturday 11th August until Monday 5th November 2018.
Two photography tours are being held at Peterborough Cathedral in April. A ‘Beginners’ Photography Tour’ is happening on Saturday 14th April, while an ‘Architectural Photography Advanced Tour’ will take place on Monday 23rd April.
Nerves of steel will be required on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th May as risk-takers take part in a 150 foot abseil down the north west tower of Peterborough Cathedral.
Peterborough Cathedral will be hosting two special events on Thursday 8th March to mark International Women’s Day.
Pancake day was fun! Around 75 children plus their adults braved the cold weather to take part in the Family Pancake Olympics on the green in front of the Cathedral yesterday morning.
It was announced on 9th February 2018 that the Revd Canon Tim Alban Jones, Residentiary Canon and the Bishop of Peterborough’s Chaplain, has accepted the role of Vice Dean at the Cathedral.