Turin Shroud Exhibition
The Shroud of Turin will be on display in the Jesus Chapel at Blackburn Cathedral during the Lent and Easter period, 2026.
As part of our Centenary celebrations, a replica of the Shroud of Turin and supporting exhibition will be displayed at Blackburn Cathedral from Saturday 28th March until Sunday 12th April 2026.
It is a life-size replica of the original burial shroud believed to have been used to wrap the body of Jesus after the Crucifixion.
It offers a wonderful opportunity to learn more and study this sacred cloth - which for some, has proved to be a deeply moving and profound experience.
About the Shroud
Few people have had the rare privilege of standing before the actual Shroud of Turin during its limited public display in the Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista, Turin, Italy.
The Shroud is a length of linen cloth that bears a faint image of the front and back of a crucified man.
It is believed by many to be the actual burial Shroud used to wrap the body of the Lord Jesus after his crucifixion, and upon which his bodily image is miraculously imprinted.
Turin Shroud Exhibition
This life-sized replica will offer guests a unique chance to examine it in detail. It provides a fascinating opportunity to study this sacred cloth and for some this has proved to be a deeply moving and profound experience which has strengthened their faith.
In addition to the life-size replica of the Shroud, an accompanying exhibition features evidence revealed by historical and scientific research.
Featuring displays and information boards, it explains how the Shroud’s image and bloodstains align with Gospel accounts of Jesus' death and resurrection.
Visiting the Turin Shroud
The Shroud and exhibition will be available to view during the Cathedral's normal opening hours.
There is no charge to visit, however as a charity, we rely on donations to support the cost of hosting installations like this and visitor generosity enables us to host further events like this in the future.
Full visitor information will be released in due course.
