"It came upon a midnight clear" 🌟
Don't forget that all are warmly welcome to join us at 11.30pm tonight for Midnight Mass, as we come together to celebrate the moment Christmas arrives.
(Thank you to Dale Hodgetts for this fantastic photo, taken a couple of years ago)
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Something a little different, had a wander around a rather festive Gloucester Cathedral, the decorations are wonderful.
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A nativity scene from a stained glass window by Christopher Whall in the Lady Chapel . Compliments of the season to all those interested in the history of our schools in #Gloucester; there will be many more fascinating facts and insights to share during 2023!
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Join us for our Family Crib Services at 2.30pm today and tomorrow! 🎄
Complete with the lighting of the trees, traditional carols and plenty of Christmas cheer, these services are the perfect way to celebrate with family and friends..
(Photo with thanks to Hannah Leckebusch)
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Carols on the hour were brilliant, the cloisters look fantastic, the tree for messages to loved ones popular & the whole Cathedral wonderful to visit for so many reasons
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Please note, that over the next few days, our opening times for visiting will be a little different to normal due to various Christmas services taking place...
We advise checking the 'What's On' section of our website for further information 
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You don’t require a ticket to attend todays Family Crib Service at 2.30pm 🥰
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for last nights Cathedral Carol Service! 🎄✨ It will be repeated at 6pm today, but tickets for this service are fully booked. However, there may be some seats available if there are any last minute cancellations, but we cannot guarantee this.
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There's an hour to go until the first of our Cathedral Carol Services begins at 6pm! 🎼
This service is for pre-booked ticket holders, and tickets are fully booked. It will be live-streamed to our Facebook page, YouTube channel and website for those who wish to join online.
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The Knife Angel is a thought-provoking monument which aims to inspire social change. We are honoured to be hosting it in February as part of the UK National Youth Anti-Violence Tour and Programme, working in partnership with county-wide organisations. 👉 bit.ly/3Wf5urL
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Please note, that over the next few days, our opening times for visiting will be a little different to normal due to various Christmas services taking place...📅🎄 We advise checking the 'What's On' section of our website for further information 👉 bit.ly/3G8XTFv
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looking spectacularly festive this evening. Excellent descant singing from . 🎵 O Come All Ye Faithful is an absolute carol banger (especially the descant)🎵
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Christmas at was beautiful, especially in the cloisters of Harry Potter/hogwarts fame.
My hometown cathedral is still one of my favourites, what's yours?
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OTD in 1927 #choir made its first #BBC broadcast: #carols from the Chapter House. An interesting selection of old, new and local by #Brewer whose last #Christmas this proved to be.
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Visited this evening for Cathedral Christmas Experience.
It was amazing. So beautifully decorated, especially the cloisters, and with the organ playing Christmas tunes.
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#OTD in 1327, King Edward II was buried at #Gloucester Abbey. It prompted King Edward III to commission as a fitting setting for his father's tomb the remodelling of the east end of the future in the spectacular Perpendicular Gothic style that awes visitors today.
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January 2023 will mark 200 years since the death of Gloucestershire-born physician & vaccine pioneer Edward Jenner. Learn more about how we'll be celebrating his life & legacy, along with other scientific achievements that have been made👉 bit.ly/3hEcXBz
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All are welcome to join us for the following Christmas services this week, with no tickets required:
🌟 Family Crib Service, 2.30pm, Friday 23 December & Saturday 24 December
🌟 Midnight Mass, 11.30pm, Saturday 24 December
🌟 Christmas Day Eucharist, 10.15am, Sunday 25 December
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Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for this years Carols on the Hour, which concluded with a special community sing-along with Gloucester Strings Ukulele🎄 we hope you had as much fun as we did!
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Our second Carols on the Hour about to begin So good to welcome so many people for festive cheer and beautiful carols.
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It's tonight! Wrap up warm and join us & at for 'Merry & Bright' at 7pm. All your festive favourites plus mulled wine afterwards.
Tickets still available -
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Do you like free things, carols and #Christmas jumpers?
Join us on Boxing Day, when we’ll be giving you all three in one jolly afternoon.
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Collection to support &
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Carols on the Hour is taking place TODAY and all are very welcome, with no advance booking required. Expect all your favourite carols, and plenty of festive cheer! 🎄 Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3BArogu
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Tomorrow, at , there will be Carols on the Hour sung by the Cathedral Choirs!
Each service lasts just 30 minutes and is the perfect way to begin the most wondrous time of the year. bit.ly/3FVlFES
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Just a reminder that we will be live streaming the following services over the Christmas period:
Cathedral Carol Service, 6pm on 22 December
Family Crib Service, 2.30pm on 23 December
Christmas Day Eucharist, 10.15am
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🔔 Please note that this Sunday’s Eucharist service will not be live-streamed. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.
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Dream team!
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Christmas is coming! @GlosDioc @GlosCathedral @venhilarydawson @BishGloucester @bptewkesbury
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Tonight's the night - we're so excited to welcome for their 'Christmas with Jethro Tull' concert!🥳
We hope everyone attending has a fantastic time, and we remind you to wrap up warm in light of the Cathedral's heating temporarily not working.
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Like many other charities, Gloucester Cathedral is experiencing the profound effects of the cost-of-living crisis. This Christmas, you can donate to help your Cathedral continue shining brightly as a beacon of hope for all. 👉 bit.ly/3uPRNTX
Thank you for your support.
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You're never too young (or old!) to enjoy the Christmas decorations here at the Cathedral 🥰 This little visitor offered a helping hand to our Visitor Experience team last week!
(Shared with kind permission of the family)
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❄️ Bishop Rachel shares her Christmas message to all
#Christmas #FollowTheStar #AChurchNearYou #Christmas2022 #Crisis #TheGreatInvitation
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There’s magic in the air at this Christmas. Make sure you visit! 🕯🎄🕯 gloucestercathedral.org.uk/whats-on/cathe
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If you're planning to visit The Monk's Kitchen and Cathedral Gift Shop over Christmas, please note that their opening times will vary a little so we recommend checking in advance.🕗
The Monk's Kitchen 👉bit.ly/3W09Jav
The Cathedral Gift Shop 👉 bit.ly/3FSc55z
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With Canon Dr Andrew Braddock, Interim Dean Gloucester Cathedral, at the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps Carol Service. An utterly magnificent setting inside and out to begin the festive season. The deep chill was quickly dispersed by warm friendship.
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Will you be joining us for this year's Carols on the Hour on Saturday? Between 11am-4.30pm, the Cathedral choirs and friends will be performing all your favourite festive songs on the hour, every hour. 🎼 Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3FnMMqy
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Have you seen the fantastic programme of Advent & Christmas events at
? With Carols & services, concerts & family activities. And lots more to create a Place for Peace & Joy. More info and booking 👉 gloucestercathedral.org.uk/whats-on/adven #Gloucester #Christmas
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We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. Our opening times will vary over the Christmas period, so we recommend checking this page of the website for any closures before you visit 👉
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