What’s On May - August 2024
Pilgrimage | Family Activities
| Concerts
Welcome
St Albans Cathedral, home to Britain’s first saint, is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain.
‘Welcome to the summer edition of What’s On at St Albans Cathedral. We hope that you will come and join us in worship, or for a tour, lecture, family activity, concert, or to enjoy a quiet moment in this ancient Cathedral and Abbey Church. This summer is filled with great things for all the family including our Family Discovery mornings and our first ever Summer Camp. Make sure you see the upcoming ‘1381: Peasants Revolt’ Exhibition, and don’t miss taking part in the Alban Pilgrimage through the city on Saturday 22 June. This is your Cathedral – you are always welcome. We look forward to seeing you soon.’
The Very Reverend Jo Kelly-Moore, Dean of St Albans
All information is correct at the time of going to print.
© Alison Debenham
Contents Your Visit pg 5 Visitor Highlights pg 7 Tours pg 8 Alban Pilgrimage pg 12 Worship pg 14 Special Services pg 15 Music and Concerts pg 16 Exhibitions and Events pg 19 Young People pg 20 Family Fun pg 21 Talks and Workshops pg 22 Support the Cathedral pg 26
Cover image by Emma Collins Photography
The Story of Alban
This is a story of an ordinary person doing an extraordinary thing, a story which still inspires.
Alban lived around 300 AD in the Roman city of Verulamium. Alban gave shelter to a priest fleeing persecution.
With the authorities closing in, the two men exchanged cloaks allowing the priest to escape.
Alban was taken before the judge where he declared himself a Christian, condemning himself to death.
Alban was beheaded on the hill where the Cathedral now stands. Alban is Britain’s first Saint. The story of friendship between Alban and Amphibalus is as relevant in our world today as it was 1700 years ago.
St Albans Cathedral remains committed to offering welcome and sanctuary to all, and to witness to God’s love in the world.
This June come and celebrate Alban, Britain’s first Saint at the Alban Pilgrimage. More details can be found on page 12.
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Your Visit
There are many unique sights to take in when you visit St Albans Cathedral, making it a stunning setting for worship, events and tours.
Opening times
The Cathedral is open all year round 9am - 5pm
There is no charge for entry to the Cathedral, donations welcome. It costs £6,000 a day to keep this historic Cathedral open.
How to book event tickets
Bookings for events taking place at the Cathedral can be made through our website at www.stalbanscathedral.org
You can also book through the Cathedral Box Office, located in the Cathedral Shop, or by calling 01727 890290.
Planning your visit
Accessibility for all our visitors is an important part of our welcome and mission. Full information about planning a trip to St Albans Cathedral can be found at www.stalbanscathedral.org/visit
Abbot’s Kitchen
Open daily 10am - 4pm
Our wonderful café situated in the Welcome Centre is the perfect place to refuel during your visit.
Cathedral Shop
Open daily 10am – 5pm
Whether you are looking for a memento of your visit to St Albans Cathedral or searching for a special gift, we are sure you will find something in the Cathedral Shop.
Regular worship
All are welcome at our many daily services, the heartbeat of this Cathedral’s active life. See page 14 for more details. Occasionally additional services will be added at short notice. Please check the website before making a special visit.
Group enquiries
We welcome groups from far and wide every day and can tailor tours to suit your group’s interest. Get in touch to find out more. Groups: 01727 890200
Schools: 01727 890212
Support us
To find out more about how you can support the Cathedral go to www.stalbanscathedral.org/donate or call 01727 890229.
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Cathedral Map
1. Shrine of Saint Alban
3. Presbytery and High Altar Screen
4. The Norman Tower
5. Exhibition
6. Wall Paintings
7. Toilets
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Crossing
Welcome Centre Shop North Transept South Transept
Nave
Lady Chapel
Quire Café
2. Shrine of Saint Amphibalus
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
West
End
Visitor Highlights
St Albans Cathedral is a great place to visit with the whole family – whatever the weather! From the longest nave in England to our Saints in Colour project, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
The Shrine of Saint Alban
The Shrine of Saint Alban is a site of national and international pilgrimage. People have been coming here for over 1700 years and it is used as a place of prayer and stillness by visitors every day.
The Shrine of Saint Amphibalus
Restored in 2021, this beautiful shrine to the other Saint in the Alban story makes this Cathedral the only one in the country with two medieval pedestal shrines.
The Norman Tower
Our Norman Tower is the only 11th century great crossing tower still standing in England today. It is also the only cathedral tower in England to be built using Roman bricks.
You can explore our tower on one of our Tower Tours, see page 8.
Wall Paintings
See the wall paintings in the Nave restored to their former glory with unique light projections during our Daily Guided Tours.
The Longest Nave in England
Enjoy walking the longest nave in England, all 85 metres of it! Take in the architecture and atmosphere of this vast space.
Rose Window
Built in the 19th century, bathe in the beautiful light of our rose window in the North Transept. The stained glass was added in the 1980s and officially opened by Princess Diana.
Saints in Colour
Discover our incredible project, bringing the Wallingford High Altar Screen to life in a world first with cutting edge technology.
The Alban Pilgrimage
This June, witness the return of our annual Alban Pilgrimage, as the city comes together to celebrate Alban, Britain’s first saint.
Full details of the Alban Pilgrimage can be found on page 12.
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Tours
Discover stories from 1700 years of history as you embark upon an exciting journey around the Cathedral on one of our special tours.
Daily Guided Tours
These tours are a great introduction to the Cathedral, its history and its treasures. Our expert guides will take you through our rich and varied history, exploring features such as our stunning medieval wall paintings and graffiti, spectacular stained glass windows, and the shrine of Alban, Britain’s first saint.
Mondays - Saturdays, 11.30am, 1.05pm and 2.30pm Sundays, 1.05pm and 2.30pm
No charge, donations welcome. These tours are for individuals or small family groups only. Please see the website for details.
Group Tours
Varying days and times
To allow you to make the most of your visit to the Cathedral, we require groups of six or more to book their tour in advance. The Guides can provide a general tour or something specially tailored to your group’s needs or particular interests. Please contact us on mail@stalbanscathedral.org or 01727 890200.
Tower Tours
Selected dates and times
Join our guides on a visit behind closed doors to explore the roof spaces’ including the ringing and bell chambers, before the final climb onto the roof of the tower. There are a total of 211 steps up to the top of the oldest cathedral tower in Britain, where you will be rewarded with fantastic views of St Albans (weather permitting!).
Tickets available from our website. Restrictions apply. Please see the website for details.
Visually Impaired Persons Tour
Last Friday of the month, 1.30pm
We are delighted to be able to offer our free guided tours to individuals with visual impairments. A dedicated group of guides has been trained to deliver these audio-described tours so that our magnificent building can be made more accessible. Tickets are free and available from our website and the Cathedral Box Office. Please visit the website for details.
More to Explore Tours
Discover more of the treasures of the Cathedral with an experienced guide. All tours start at 1.30pm.
Life as a medieval monk | Sunday 12 May
Images of Alban | Sunday 9 June
French connections | Sunday 14 July
Grounds of the medieval abbey | Sunday 18 August
No charge, book your tickets from our website.
History Alive - Meet the Medievals
Saturday 10 August, 2 - 4pm
Come and hear our 10 minute History Alive talks from our costumed guides as they re-enact characters from the medieval abbey. Meet, amongst others, Thomas Rocliffe talking about his Alban bun and Brother Infirmarian introducing you to his Herb Gardens.
No charge, donations welcome.
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Special Tours
Discover the secrets and hidden treasures of the Cathedral on one of our special tours.
Selected dates and times. Tickets are available from our website.
The Peasants’ Revolt
For a few days in June 1381 St Albans Abbey was threatened with destruction. Discover the stories that unfolded within, and without, its walls.
The Wars of the Roses
Learn about how the power struggle for the throne between the two royal houses of York and Lancaster left its mark on the fabric and people of the monastery in the 1400s and into the 1500s.
The Power of Pilgrimage
St Albans is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain and the only cathedral with two medieval shrine bases. Learn about the practice of pilgrimage from the earliest times to the present day.
The Afterlife of Trees
Join us on this tour looking at the fascinating woodwork in the Cathedral.
Let the Women Speak
Hear the stories of women from all walks of life and from across the ages who have left their mark on the history of the cathedral.
Divine Designs
Explore the incredible ways in which science, technology, engineering and maths have been used for centuries to build this Cathedral.
Grand Designs
Discover the skill and artistry of the medieval builders and craftsmen, including stone and wood carving, stained glass, bell casting, wall painting and illuminated manuscripts.
Making your Mark
Explore the graffiti that has been scratched in the stone down through the ages in this building Look for hidden gems from signatures to skeletons, animals, crosses and more.
The Winds of Change
Travel back through time to the 1400s and 1500s. Learn about royal intrigue, musical innovation, prolific book production and architectural changes that took place before the monastery was closed in 1539.
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Alban Day Pilgrimage & Festival
Saturday 22 June
Join us for this magnificent procession to celebrate Alban, Britain’s first saint.
Pilgrimage Procession and Services
11am
Join us for the Alban Pilgrimage - a spectacular procession organised by St Albans Cathedral to celebrate Alban, Britain’s first saint. Starting from St Peter’s Church.
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noon
All are invited to join our Pilgrimage Eucharist with preacher The Right Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Chelmsford.
2pm Orthodox Service and Veneration of the Relic in the Shrine of St Alban.
3pm Prayers for Healing in the Shrine of St Alban.
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Festival
12 noon - 5pm
After the Pilgrimage procession, the fun continues from the Cathedral Orchard all the way up to the High Street, as the St Albans Festival joins up for the first time with Pilgrimage! There will be a hive of activity on the Orchard with re-enactments, crafts, food and more, as well the usual charming shops, restaurants and market in town, all being bridged by a stage at the Clock Tower with live music.
4pm
Join us
Evensong.
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Pilgrimage Evensong
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This service ends with a procession to the shrine in an act of celebration.
© Images on page 12 and 13 by Emma Collins Photography
Worship Regular Services
Whether you prefer silent prayer or meditation, attending services, or lighting a candle, we welcome all to worship. It is the heartbeat of our life at the Cathedral.
Sundays
8am Eucharist
9.30am Parish Eucharist
11.15am Choral Eucharist
11.15am Matins (3rd Sunday)
12.30pm Eucharist (3rd Sunday)
6pm Choral Evensong
Weekdays
7.30am Morning Prayer
8am Eucharist
12noon Eucharist at the Shrine
5pm Evensong (Evening Prayer on Mondays)
Saturdays
8.30am Morning Prayer
9am Eucharist
12noon Eucharist in the Lady Chapel
5pm Evensong
Monthly Services
4th Wednesday 10am Mothers’ Union Eucharist
5th Saturday 2.30pm Diocesan Service for the Deaf
Ecumenical Services
The Cathedral also has a thriving Ecumenical Chaplaincy, regularly holding services for different Christian traditions.
Roman Catholic Mass is celebrated every Friday at 12noon.
German Lutheran
A service in German is held on the last Tuesday of every month at 7pm.
Free Church
A service is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 11am.
Orthodox Liturgy
A service is held once a month on a Tuesday at 10.30am.
Please see the website for more information.
A Day Chaplain is available to talk to most days.
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Special Services
Ascension Day
Thursday 9 May, 5pm
Choral Eucharist sung by the boys of the Cathedral Choir.
Diocesan Confirmations
Saturday 11 May, 7pm
We welcome Baptism and Confirmation candidates and their supporters from across St Albans Diocese to their Cathedral as they take this next step in faith.
Pentecost Sunday
Sunday 19 May
Marking the end of the Easter season. Usual Sunday services with Solemn evensong.
Corpus Christi
Sunday 2 June
A feast celebrating the presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Usual Sunday services with Evensong and Benediction.
The Alban Pilgrimage 2024
Saturday 22 June
12 noon
Pilgrimage Eucharist sung by the Cathedral Girls Choir and Lay Clerks of the Cathedral Choir.
4pm
Choral Evensong sung by the Cathedral Choir.
See page 12 for more information about services on this special day.
Ordination of Priests
Saturday 29 June, 2pm
Ordination of Deacons
Sunday 30 June, 2pm
For more information about worship, please visit our website.
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© Toby Shepheard Photography
Music
Music has been central to the life of the Cathedral for centuries. Join us for a magnificent programme of concerts.
Organ Recitals
Join us for one of our fantastic free Organ Concerts, with retiring collections in aid of Cathedral music funds.
Wednesday 22 May, 12.30pm
Johannes Skoog, Stockholm
Wednesday 12 June, 12.30pm
Phoebe Tak Man Chow, Assistant Organist, St Martin-in-the-Fields, London
Wednesday 3 July, 3pm
Ashley Wagner, Assistant Head of Music, Birmingham Cathedral
Sunday 21 July, 3pm
Oliver Morrell, Organ Scholar, St Albans Cathedral
Sunday 11 August, 3pm
Andrew Lucas, Master of the Music, St Albans Cathedral
Monday 26 August, 1pm
Richard Pinel, Director of Music, St Mary’s, Bourne Street, London
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Concerts
Tickets and more information about our upcoming concerts can be found on our website.
Brass and Organ Spectacular
Monday 6 May, 1pm
Prime Brass with Tom Winpenny (organ) directed by Edmund Aldhouse.
Music Trust Lunchtime Concerts
Tuesday 7 May, 1pm
The St Albans Cathedral Music Trust is happy to host students from The Purcell School who will perform a selection of classical and romantic chamber music at the Cathedral.
Concerts by Candlelight
Join us for an incredible night of music by candlelight starting at 7.30pm.
ABBA by Candlelight
Friday 24 and Saturday 25 May, 7.30pm
Queen by Candlelight
Wednesday 21 August and Thursday 22 August.
Bowie by Candlelight
Friday 23 August and Saturday 24 August
Heather Small Live at St Albans Cathedral
Friday 31 May, 6.30pm
Experience a very special show with British soul singer Heather Small and her Live Band in the breathtaking setting of St Albans Cathedral.
International Organ Festival Prizewinners’ Gala Concert
Saturday 8 June, 6.30pm
The top prize-winners from the 60th anniversary of the International Organ Festival in July 2023 are returning to perform at St Albans Cathedral.
Midsummer Music at Stanstead Bury Farm
Saturday 29 June, 3.30pm
Join us for a celebration of music in one of Hertfordshire’s hidden gems hosted by St Albans Cathedral Music Trust.
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St Albans Bach Choir Concert
Saturday 6 July, 7pm
The St Albans Bach Choir and the Cathedral Choirs join forces to mark Andrew Lucas’ farewell concert with Sinfonia Verdi and soloists including two former Cathedral choristers.
Crossing the Waters
Saturday 13 July, 7.30pm
The Revd Canon Mpho Tutu van Furth and jazz musician Pete Letanka perform a concert of spoken word and live music jointly presented by St Albans Cathedral Education Trust and St Albans Cathedral Music Trust.
Sounds Around the Abbey
Thursday 25 - Saturday 27 July, 7pm
Enjoy a series of spectacular shows over three consecutive nights, raising money for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care.
The Best of Hans Zimmer & John Williams Illuminated
Friday 30 August and Saturday 31 August, 7.30pm
Cinema’s most magical music performed by the London Film Music Orchestra.
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Exhibitions and Events
Daylight Club: The Story of Us!
Tuesday 7 - Thursday 23 May, North Transept
Discover the story of the Daylight Club, a unique social club for adults with disabilities in St Albans. Explore their friendships, activities and achievements from 1996 to present day in this exhibition.
No charge, donations welcome.
How
to Keep Your Brain Active
Saturday 25 May, 11.30am - 4pm, Alban Room
Give your brain a challenging, fun and effective workout with this session to help prevent memory loss.
No charge, tickets available on our website. Donations welcome.
Herts Musical Memories
Sunday 26 May, 1pm - 2.30pm, St Albans Cathedral
All are welcome to celebrate the joy of music and its powerful impact on people living with dementia.
No charge, donations welcome.
Inflatable Obstacle Course
Saturday 1 June, Nave
Take on the St Albans scramble! Race over hurdles, jumps and slides in our inflatable Nave obstacle course.
Tickets available on our website and on the day.
1381: The Peasants Revolt Exhibition
Tuesday 2 July - Thursday 1 August, North Transept
This new, interactive exhibition uses the latest research to explore both local and national events during the turbulent peasants’ revolt, as well as highlighting some of the key characters involved.
No charge, donations welcome.
“The Last of Old St Albans,” by Holmes Winter
Monday 5 - Friday 30 August, North Transept
Holmes Winter trained at the Norwich School of Art and came to St Albans (c.1880) to draw, paint and teach. This August, see a selection of the etchings he created as a valuable record of our city.
No charge, donations welcome.
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Young People
We offer an exciting array of groups for young people at the Cathedral.
Abbey Tots
Tuesdays, 10am, Offa Room
Come along to this popular parent and toddler group for pre-schoolers and their parents or carers. No charge, tickets available on our website. Donations welcome.
Abbey Tots Service
Thursdays, 10am, St Michael Chapel
Our service for pre-school age children includes Bible stories, songs and prayers, as well as a snack and special meal.
St Albans Young Singers
Mondays, 4.45pm and 5.15pm (aged 4 - 6) and 5.15pm - 6pm (aged 7 - 12)
A lively singing group with fun and varied music. This group is open to anyone who is enthusiastic about music.
Xcite
Fridays, 6.30pm, Alban Room
A youth group for those aged 8 - 12, meeting during term time. It is the perfect opportunity to socialise and have fun with friends.
Youth Group
1st and 3rd Sundays each month during term time, 7pm - 8.15pm
Our fun and sociable youth group for ages 13 - 17 meets for games, conversation, hot chocolate and activities twice a month.
Contact our Children and Youth team for more information: children@stalbanscathedral.org
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Family Fun
There are plenty of fun activities, events and interactive experiences for our young visitors.
Family Discovery Mornings
Thursday 30 May, Thursday 8 August, Thursday 29 August, 10am - 12.30pm
Join us for some fun filled mornings exploring the Cathedral learning about its amazing history and some of the magical stories it has to tell, before creating a wonderful piece of art to take home.
No charge, donations welcome.
Summer Camp 2024
Join us for a week of fun as we host the Cathedral’s first ever Summer Camp!
Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August, 9am - 4pm
Suitable for Year 1 - Year 6
We will be joined by mad scientists, samba drummers, cooks, actors, and many more. Could there be a better way to start your summer holiday?
We are offering a large discount for those on free school meals, and there are some full bursary places available.
Tickets are available on our website.
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Talks and Workshops
St Albans Cathedral offers a rich programme of events and workshops designed to explore faith, history and culture from many different angles.
Symposium: Learning and Living Heritage
Wednesday 1 May, 7pm - 8.30pm, Online
Discover how places of living heritage, such as cathedrals, can support ongoing research.
Speakers: Jeanie Noto, Megan Bunce and Thomas Phillips
No charge, tickets available on our website. Donations welcome.
The Spirituality of Olivier Messiaen’s Music: A lecture recital
Wednesday 8 May, 7.30pm - 9pm, St Albans Cathedral
Join us to trace Messiaen’s musical and spiritual development, through examples of his organ works, each of which demonstrates diverse influences from bird song to plainsong.
Tutors: The Revd Calum Zuckert and Tom Winpenny, Assistant Master of the Music
Tickets £12, available from our website.
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Treading Lightly: Sustainable living in a complex world
Thursday 30 May, 7pm - 8.30pm, Alban Room and Online
What lifestyle changes really make a difference? This interactive session will explore the challenges of living sustainably and ways of lowering our own footprint as individuals and church communities.
Speaker: Dr Hilary Marlow, Honorary Canon Environmentalist
Tickets £10 (£6 students), available from our website.
English Shrines and their Female Visitors in the Middle Ages
Wednesday 5 June, 7.30pm – 9pm, Alban Room and Online
Uncover the stories of the women that went on pilgrimage in the Middle Ages, where they went and what they did at their destination.
Speaker: Dr Anne Bailey
Tickets £12, available from our website.
Art and Belief (SACT and SACT+)
Wednesday evenings 5 June - 3 July, 7.30pm - 9.15pm
From the earliest depictions of Jesus to the contemporary work of people like the stained-glass artist Tom Denny, explore the development of Christian visual art.
Tutor: The Revd Jonathan Lloyd
Tickets £70, available from our website.
Marcus Aurelius, a modern thinker?
Thursday 13 June, 7pm - 8.30pm, Alban Room and Online
Discover how the thoughts of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius can be used as a valuable resource for living a more fulfilling life.
Speaker: Professor Tim Boatswain
Tickets £12, available from our website.
Study Day: The Italian Renaissance
Saturday 15 June, 10.30am - 3pm, Alban Room
Delve into the history of Italian art and architecture, from portrayals of peasants, popes and princes to highly painted palaces and churches, study works from the Medici, Michelangelo and Machiavelli.
Tutor: Dr Valerie Shrimplin
Tickets £25, available from our website.
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One Holy, Catholic and Apostolic: What is the Church?
Thursday 20 June, 7.30pm - 9pm, Alban Room and Online
What is the ‘Church’ to which we belong? Using the Nicene Creed to explore this question, unearth what it means to believe and belong in a Church that is one, holy, catholic and apostolic.
Speaker: The Revd Dr Kirsty Borthwick
Tickets £10 (£6 students), available from our website.
Herts, Mind and Spirit
Wednesday 26 June, 7.30pm – 9pm, St Albans Cathedral
Join us to explore emotional and spiritual wellness with charities that offer advice and support for mental health across Hertfordshire.
No charge, tickets available on our website. Donations welcome.
Print and Stitch Workshop
Saturday 6 July, 10.30am - 3pm, Alban Room
Using traditional Indian wood blocks, print beautiful patterns onto fabric and then stitch into your design.
Tutor: Anne-Marie Abbate
Tickets £25, available from our website.
Touching Cloth: Confessions of a Young Priest
Wednesday 10 July, 7.30pm - 9pm, Alban Room and Online
What makes a twenty-something become a priest in the 21st century? This question and more will be explored in a talk about ministry in the Church of England in the present day.
Speaker: The Revd Fergus Butler-Gallie
Tickets £12, available from our website.
Hertfordshire Herstories: Wicked Women
Saturday 13 July, 1pm - 3pm, Alban Room
Discover the stories of formidable women in Hertfordshire’s history. Featuring the legends of Christina of Markyate, Sarah Churchill the Duchess of Marlborough and Katherine Ferrers.
Tutor: Sarah Lloyd-Winder, Artist in residence
Tickets £10 (£6 students), available from our website.
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A Wilder Future for Hertfordshire and Middlesex
Wednesday 17 July, 7pm - 8.30pm, Alban Room and Online
Find out how wildlife is doing in Hertfordshire and Middlesex, what the Wildlife Trust is doing and what individuals and communities can do to help.
Speaker: Claire Robinson
Tickets £10 (£6 students), available from our website.
Archival Skills: Medieval Palaeography
Thursday 25 July, 4.30pm - 6pm, Cathedral Library
Palaeography, the study of old handwriting, is a skill that historians use to decipher evidence. In this beginners’ workshop discover how to decodify medieval manuscripts and legal documents.
Tutor: Isabelle Lepore
Tickets £6, available from our website.
Latin Summer School
Monday 29 July - Friday 2 August, 10.30am - 3.30pm, Alban Room
Join us for a week of reading Metamorphoses of Ovid in the original Latin.
Tutor: Anthony Armstrong
Tickets £150, available from our website.
New Testament Greek Summer School
Monday 5 - Friday 9 August, 10.30am - 3.30pm, Alban Room
What happened to the nascent Church after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ of Nazareth? Find out in this week of discussion on episodes, in the Original Greek, taken from the earliest church history of that time: the Acts of the Apostles.
Tutor: Anthony Armstrong
Tickets £150, available from our website.
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The Friends of St Albans Cathedral
The Friends of St Albans Cathedral is an independent charity providing financial and practical support to the Cathedral.
The Friends play a vital role in enabling the life and work happening in our glorious building to develop and thrive, as it has done for nearly 1000 years.
“The Friends of St Albans Cathedral is a key part of the ongoing flourishing of our mission and ministry through its generous support.”
The Very Reverend Jo Kelly-Moore, Dean of St Albans
For more information on how to join the Friends and support our valuable work, visit us at www.stalbanscathedral.org/friends or email us at friends@stalbanscathedral.org. Alternatively, you can contact Hazel Ireson, Membership Secretary, on 01582 832312.
Friends of St Albans Cathedral
St Albans Cathedral Sumpter Yard, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1BY
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Adopt St Albans Cathedral
A gift with a difference
Are you looking for a unique gift? Why not adopt St Albans Cathedral! Choose a Roman brick from the Norman tower, a pipe from the organ, or an historic manuscript from the Cathedral archive.
Each bespoke gift pack includes details of the adoption, a certificate and your personal message. Adoptions last 100 years and are recorded under the name of your choosing in our archives in perpetuity. They can be made as a gift, personal donation or in memory of a loved one.
Adoption gifts range from £25 to £1000 in each of the three categories. Your gift supports the future of this historic Cathedral.
Find out more about our Adopt scheme at www.stalbanscathedral.org/adopt or email development@stalbanscathedral.org
Opening times
The Cathedral is open daily 9am - 5pm.
There is no charge to enter the Cathedral. Donations are welcome. It costs £6,000 a day to keep this Cathedral open. Scan the QR code to donate.
“... every time I visit, it feels like the first time. There’s just something breathtaking about it.”
Tickets
Book online at www.stalbanscathedral.org, in person at our Box Office, located in the Cathedral Shop, or call 01727 890290.
For the latest information visit our website and sign up for our What’s On newsletter; www.stalbanscathedral.org/join-our-mailing-list
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