There are a range of events taking place this summer at Gloucester Cathedral which focus on embracing peace and reflection.
Family calmness events
All events are free and no booking is required.
Sound bathing, Tuesday 20 August, 11am to 3pm
Experience a family sound bathing session in the Chapter House, an ancient technique for stress relief. This event also features sensory activities such as herb guessing games, brass rubbing, mindful drawing, and medieval games. Sessions occur hourly throughout the day.
Books and reflection, Tuesday 13 August, 11am to 3pm
Explore the library collection in Chapter House and engage in related activities like journal making, brass rubbing, mindful drawing, and garth designing.
Arts and crafts, Thursday 8 August, 11am to 3pm
A day of engaging craft activities and sensory experiences, including mindful mandala making, candle holder crafting, brass rubbing, mindful drawing, designing a garth, and medieval games.
Wellbeing Olympic trail, Saturday 20 July to Monday 2 September, Cathedral opening hours
Tackle each challenge in this Olympics themed adventure and earn your spot on the winner’s podium.
Yoga sessions
Click the links for information about bookings.
Movement and family yoga, Thursday 1 August, 11am to 3pm
Free family yoga sessions are taking place throughout the day in Chapter House.
Morning yoga, Saturday 3, 10, 17, 24 August, 8.30am to 9.30am
Experience Gloucester Cathedral before public hours as part of a small group. Enjoy yoga led by experienced practitioner Lucy in the Medieval Cloister and Garth garden. Bring your own mat or use one provided, and arrive early for a health questionnaire. This adult-only session costs £10.
Adult yoga for all abilities including reduced mobility, Wednesday 21 August, 1pm to 2pm
This free adult yoga session, tailored for those with reduced mobility, is adaptable to your needs, whether you prefer a mat on the floor, a chair, or standing.
Taizé services
Experience the peaceful, meditative Taizé services taking place throughout August. Held around the Labyrinth, these candlelit services focus on simple worship with repeated phrases to aid meditation and prayer, offering a glimpse into monastic life from 800 years ago.
This event is free and no booking is required. Click the title link to see the various dates and times the service is taking place across the month.
Walk the Labyrinth
Experience a centuries-old tradition by walking the Labyrinth in the Nave over August. This replica of the Chartres Cathedral Labyrinth in France invites you to explore at your own pace during regular opening hours. Traditionally used for meditation and prayer, the Labyrinth offers a chance to reflect and find stillness amidst life’s busyness.
This event is free and no booking is required. Click the title link to see the various dates and times that the service is taking place.
Chill on the Green
Relax on Cathedral Green every Friday afternoon this July and August from 12pm to 4pm. Enjoy live acoustic music, street food, and a tranquil atmosphere.
This event is free and no booking is required.
Historical events
Family archaeology day, Saturday 27 July, 11am to 3pm
Try your hand at archaeology with a miniature dig in front of the Cathedral. Handle recent finds and participate in a photography treasure hunt. It is part of the Gloucester Festival of Archaeology, organised by Gloucester Civic Trust and Gloucester Cathedral in collaboration with local heritage venues.
The event is completely free with no booking required.
Talk: Henry VII & Elizabeth of York: The Marriage that Made the Tudors, Saturday 3 August, 7pm
Join author and historian Nathen Amin in the Parliament Room for an engaging talk that explores the pivotal union of Henry Tudor and Elizabeth of York, which ended the Wars of the Roses and established the Tudor Dynasty. The event includes a discussion, a Q&A session, and a book signing.
Tickets are £10, with a concession price of £8 for young people. Click the title link for all the details.
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