Chichester’s Cathedral At Night

Discover Chichester’s ancient Cathedral by twilight, with a rare insight into secret spaces usually closed to the public.

As well as exploring the living church at night for free, visitors will also be able to access :

• The Cathedral Song School : Formerly the Chapter House, the Song School is now a space for the Cathedral Choir to sing and rehearse. Dive into the secret chamber within this fifteenth century space ;
• The Cathedral Library : Journey up 40 spiral stairs to view an early collection of books including an edition of Chaucer, and a book containing the signature of John Donne ;
• The Canon’s Vestry : Home to the intricate vestments worn by the Cathedral’s clergy, presented by the Seffrid Guild (named after Seffrid II, Bishop of Chichester from 1180 – 1204) who have the task of repairing the Cathedral’s textiles.

Throughout the evening the Cathedral’s Organist, Assistant Organist and Organ Scholar will also be playing the organ, which dates back to the seventeenth century and narrowly avoided destruction when the Spire collapsed in 1861.

The evening will finish with the ancient service of compline, also known as night prayer, which is the final service of the day and will be held in candlelight.

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