Chester Cathedral

Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence and a unique blend of medieval and modern history. You are welcome to join us for daily worship, discover our magnificent building and its almost 1,000 years of history, or simply sit for a moments contemplation.

All are welcome.

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Chester Cathedral

St Werburgh Street
Chester

CH1 2DY

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Translating the Sacred

Every day at for 7 hours, 30 mins
Chester Cathedral
St Werburgh Street Chester, CH1 2DY, United Kingdom

A month-long exhibition exploring the nature, content, and translation of sacred texts. Translating the Sacred explores how important religious texts are engaged with, translated, interpreted, and shared.

We are delighted to display as part of the exhibition Holy Writ, a textile created to celebrate the common threads that bind together the Abrahamic traditions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Part of Chester’s 'Festival of the Bible' taking place throughout October 2025.

Open normal Cathedral hours

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Safeguarding

Chester Cathedral is committed to being a safe and caring place for all. This means that we must promote a safe environment and culture, safely recruit and support all staff and volunteers, respond promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation and to those that may pose a present risk to others, care pastorally for survivors of abuse and other affected persons and for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations. We will do this in line with best practice by following the practice guidance of the Church of England.

If you have any safeguarding concerns or issues of a safeguarding matter then please contact our Cathedral Safeguarding Officer, Sharon Scarlett at [email protected] or 01244 500 953.

Alternatively, the Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at [email protected] or on 01928 718834 (option 4).

However, if someone is in immediate danger or harm, call 999 and ask for the Police.

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Chester Cathedral Charity No. 1203715