🌍 Gaia at Blackburn Cathedral – View Daily Schedule 🌍
Blackburn Cathedral hosts a vibrant calendar of events including exhibitions, talks, special events, recitals and unique concerts.
Throughout the exhibition there is no charge for daytime entry to the Cathedral, although a suggested donation of £5 per person is encouraged which will go towards the cost of hosting the event and the upkeep of Blackburn Cathedral, helping us stage more events like this and keeping our doors open for all. Gaia will … Continued
The competition theme was ‘Life on Earth’ and invited photographers to explore the beauty, diversity and fragility of our world. Each entry captures a unique moment as seen through the eye of the photographer, offering a personal and powerful perspective on life on our shared planet. The free-to-enter competition attracted hundreds of participants from across … Continued
You are most welcome to join us for a short, said, modern language (Common Worship) service. This service is the perfect way to end your day and lasts about 20 minutes.
Gaia Evening Viewing: the Cathedral will remain open late on selected evenings to provide a unique opportunity to enjoy the glow of Gaia after dark and to experience the artwork as it is intended to be seen. Viewing Gaia in the daytime is wonderful, seeing it a night is extraordinary. It is a completely different … Continued
A short, said, modern language (Common Worship) service. This service, to which all are most welcome lasts about half an hour.
Throughout the exhibition there is no charge for daytime entry to the Cathedral, although a suggested donation of £5 per person is encouraged which will go towards the cost of hosting the event and the upkeep of Blackburn Cathedral, helping us stage more events like this and keeping our doors open for all. Gaia will … Continued
The competition theme was ‘Life on Earth’ and invited photographers to explore the beauty, diversity and fragility of our world. Each entry captures a unique moment as seen through the eye of the photographer, offering a personal and powerful perspective on life on our shared planet. The free-to-enter competition attracted hundreds of participants from across … Continued
A delightful, reflective choral service sung by our choristers - the perfect, gentle way to end your day. You are welcome to join us for this service which lasts about 30 minutes where we rejoice in our vibrant choral tradition at Blackburn Cathedral.
Gaia Evening Viewing: the Cathedral will remain open late on selected evenings to provide a unique opportunity to enjoy the glow of Gaia after dark and to experience the artwork as it is intended to be seen. Viewing Gaia in the daytime is wonderful, seeing it a night is extraordinary. It is a completely different … Continued
Morning Prayer is a short, said modern language (Common Worship) service. This service, to which all are most welcome lasts about 20 minutes.
Throughout the exhibition there is no charge for daytime entry to the Cathedral, although a suggested donation of £5 per person is encouraged which will go towards the cost of hosting the event and the upkeep of Blackburn Cathedral, helping us stage more events like this and keeping our doors open for all. Gaia will … Continued
The competition theme was ‘Life on Earth’ and invited photographers to explore the beauty, diversity and fragility of our world. Each entry captures a unique moment as seen through the eye of the photographer, offering a personal and powerful perspective on life on our shared planet. The free-to-enter competition attracted hundreds of participants from across … Continued
At its centre, is a major new commission, ‘House of Hair’, which reimagines and reconstructs the traditional Bedouin tent. Using traditional vernacular and state-of-the art digital weaving, this dwelling sculpture imagined by Lucy Orta, is constructed from nine immense patterned tapestry panels woven at the TextielLab, Tilburg. The tapestries tell the story of a world … Continued
A short, said BCP (Book of Common Prayer) Eucharist. This service takes place in the South Transept of the Cathedral and lasts about about half an hour to which all are warmly welcome.
Our lunchtime concert series continues as we welcome Keith Hearnshaw to Blackburn Cathedral. This event starts at 12.15pm and all are welcome to join us. There is no charge to attend, although we rely on the generosity of guests who donate to help with our costs. We suggest a £5 donation and are grateful for … Continued
A beautiful, reflective choral service sung by our choristers - the perfect, gentle way to end your day. You are welcome to join us for this service which lasts about 30 minutes where we rejoice in our vibrant choral tradition at Blackburn Cathedral.
Please note that this event has now sold out. Yoga Under Gaia With Tessa Clemson is a unique event that combines the tranquility of yoga with the awe-inspiring beauty of Luke Jerram's monumental earth artwork. Experience yoga like never before at Blackburn Cathedral - open to all abilities, this session blends mindful movement … Continued
A short, said, modern language (Common Worship) service. This service, to which all are most welcome lasts about half an hour.
Throughout the exhibition there is no charge for daytime entry to the Cathedral, although a suggested donation of £5 per person is encouraged which will go towards the cost of hosting the event and the upkeep of Blackburn Cathedral, helping us stage more events like this and keeping our doors open for all. Gaia will … Continued
The competition theme was ‘Life on Earth’ and invited photographers to explore the beauty, diversity and fragility of our world. Each entry captures a unique moment as seen through the eye of the photographer, offering a personal and powerful perspective on life on our shared planet. The free-to-enter competition attracted hundreds of participants from across … Continued
At its centre, is a major new commission, ‘House of Hair’, which reimagines and reconstructs the traditional Bedouin tent. Using traditional vernacular and state-of-the art digital weaving, this dwelling sculpture imagined by Lucy Orta, is constructed from nine immense patterned tapestry panels woven at the TextielLab, Tilburg. The tapestries tell the story of a world … Continued
A delightful, reflective choral service sung by our choristers - the perfect, gentle way to end your day. You are welcome to join us for this service which lasts about 30 minutes where we rejoice in our vibrant choral tradition at Blackburn Cathedral.
Morning Prayer is a short, said modern language (Common Worship) service. This service, to which all are most welcome lasts about 20 minutes.
Throughout the exhibition there is no charge for daytime entry to the Cathedral, although a suggested donation of £5 per person is encouraged which will go towards the cost of hosting the event and the upkeep of Blackburn Cathedral, helping us stage more events like this and keeping our doors open for all. Gaia will … Continued
The competition theme was ‘Life on Earth’ and invited photographers to explore the beauty, diversity and fragility of our world. Each entry captures a unique moment as seen through the eye of the photographer, offering a personal and powerful perspective on life on our shared planet. The free-to-enter competition attracted hundreds of participants from across … Continued
At its centre, is a major new commission, ‘House of Hair’, which reimagines and reconstructs the traditional Bedouin tent. Using traditional vernacular and state-of-the art digital weaving, this dwelling sculpture imagined by Lucy Orta, is constructed from nine immense patterned tapestry panels woven at the TextielLab, Tilburg. The tapestries tell the story of a world … Continued
A short, said, modern language (Common Worship) Eucharist to which all are warmly welcome. This service lasts about half an hour and takes place in the Jesus Chapel.
You are most welcome to join us for a short, said, modern language (Common Worship) service. This service is the perfect way to end your day and lasts about 20 minutes.
All are welcome to join us for a short, said, modern language (Common Worship) service, that lasts about half an hour.
At its centre, is a major new commission, ‘House of Hair’, which reimagines and reconstructs the traditional Bedouin tent. Using traditional vernacular and state-of-the art digital weaving, this dwelling sculpture imagined by Lucy Orta, is constructed from nine immense patterned tapestry panels woven at the TextielLab, Tilburg. The tapestries tell the story of a world … Continued
The highly anticipated Gin & Rum Festival is coming to Blackburn for the very first time! Offering an exciting weekend of tasting, entertainment, and discovery - taking place at the iconic Blackburn Cathedral - the festival promises to be the party of the year whilst celebrating everything Gin and Rum! Here's what to expect: Over … Continued
You are most welcome to join us for a short, said, modern language (Common Worship) service. This service is the perfect way to end your day and lasts about 20 minutes.
The highly anticipated Gin & Rum Festival is coming to Blackburn for the very first time! Offering an exciting weekend of tasting, entertainment, and discovery - taking place at the iconic Blackburn Cathedral - the festival promises to be the party of the year whilst celebrating everything Gin and Rum! Here's what to expect: Over … Continued
The Parish Eucharist is a friendly, relaxed Eucharistic service sung by our Youth Choir during term time. You are welcome to join us for this service which lasts about 30 minutes.
Each theme opens a door into Christian faith and the life of the Cathedral and this week the theme is Wonder, giving thanks for the beauty and immensity of God’s creation as we worship beneath Gaia. A welcoming, full Eucharistic service sung by our Cathedral Choir during term time and by visiting choirs during the … Continued
At its centre, is a major new commission, ‘House of Hair’, which reimagines and reconstructs the traditional Bedouin tent. Using traditional vernacular and state-of-the art digital weaving, this dwelling sculpture imagined by Lucy Orta, is constructed from nine immense patterned tapestry panels woven at the TextielLab, Tilburg. The tapestries tell the story of a world … Continued
Throughout the exhibition there is no charge for daytime entry to the Cathedral, although a suggested donation of £5 per person is encouraged which will go towards the cost of hosting the event and the upkeep of Blackburn Cathedral, helping us stage more events like this and keeping our doors open for all. Gaia will … Continued
The competition theme was ‘Life on Earth’ and invited photographers to explore the beauty, diversity and fragility of our world. Each entry captures a unique moment as seen through the eye of the photographer, offering a personal and powerful perspective on life on our shared planet. The free-to-enter competition attracted hundreds of participants from across … Continued
A beautiful choral service sung by our Cathedral Choir, with congregational hymns. You are welcome to join us for this service which lasts about 45 minutes where we rejoice in our vibrant choral tradition at Blackburn Cathedral.
Arguably the most glorious and challenging modern French music for the organ, Blackburn Cathedral's iconic Walker instrument is the perfect way to explore this ground-breaking, spiritually charged music. The Complete Organ Works - which last around 80 minutes - will be performed by Blackburn Cathedral Director of Music, John Robinson. There is no charge for … Continued
Morning Prayer is a short, said modern language (Common Worship) service. This service, to which all are most welcome, lasts about 20 minutes.
Throughout the exhibition there is no charge for daytime entry to the Cathedral, although a suggested donation of £5 per person is encouraged which will go towards the cost of hosting the event and the upkeep of Blackburn Cathedral, helping us stage more events like this and keeping our doors open for all. Gaia will … Continued
The competition theme was ‘Life on Earth’ and invited photographers to explore the beauty, diversity and fragility of our world. Each entry captures a unique moment as seen through the eye of the photographer, offering a personal and powerful perspective on life on our shared planet. The free-to-enter competition attracted hundreds of participants from across … Continued
You are most welcome to join us for a short, said, modern language (Common Worship) service. This service is the perfect way to end your day and lasts about 20 minutes.
A short, said, modern language (Common Worship) service. This service, to which all are most welcome lasts about half an hour.
Throughout the exhibition there is no charge for daytime entry to the Cathedral, although a suggested donation of £5 per person is encouraged which will go towards the cost of hosting the event and the upkeep of Blackburn Cathedral, helping us stage more events like this and keeping our doors open for all. Gaia will … Continued
The competition theme was ‘Life on Earth’ and invited photographers to explore the beauty, diversity and fragility of our world. Each entry captures a unique moment as seen through the eye of the photographer, offering a personal and powerful perspective on life on our shared planet. The free-to-enter competition attracted hundreds of participants from across … Continued
A delightful, reflective choral service sung by our choristers - the perfect, gentle way to end your day. You are welcome to join us for this service which lasts about 30 minutes where we rejoice in our vibrant choral tradition at Blackburn Cathedral.
Morning Prayer is a short, said modern language (Common Worship) service. This service, to which all are most welcome lasts about 20 minutes.
Throughout the exhibition there is no charge for daytime entry to the Cathedral, although a suggested donation of £5 per person is encouraged which will go towards the cost of hosting the event and the upkeep of Blackburn Cathedral, helping us stage more events like this and keeping our doors open for all. Gaia will … Continued
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