CATHEDRALS, CHURCHES AND ABBEYS

AT CHRISTMAS

There is nothing finer than the sound of music at Christmas, especially when played or sung out in these beautiful ancient buildings. Take a look at what is coming up at a cathedral, church or abbey near you over this festive season.

Westminster Cathedral

Westminster Cathedral Choir and Orchestra present our much-loved Christmas Celebration, a candle-lit carol service of beautiful Christmas music and seasonal readings, with celebrity readers. Come and join us on Weds 19 & Thurs 20 Dec, 7.30pm - sing your heart out, accompanied by a full orchestra and our worldfamous choir, and kick-start your Christmas in style.

0844 844 0444 www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Hereford Cathedral

With many di erent services and events taking place during Advent and Christmas, a warm welcome awaits all at Hereford Cathedral this year. Musical highlights include the Christmas Sparkle Organ Concert and the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. Please visit our website for more details.

01432 374 200 www.herefordcathedral.org

Derby Cathedral

Derby Cathedral is a beautiful Georgian jewel in the heart of the city. Highlights this Christmas include the Advent Carol Service on Sunday 2nd, 6pm; Handel’s Messiah on Saturday 8th, 7pm; and the two Cathedral Carol Services at 4pm and 6.30pm on Christmas Eve. The Christmas celebrations conclude at the Epiphany Carol Service on Sunday 6th January 2019 at 6pm.

www.derbycathedral.org

Worcester Cathedral

This Christmas ‘Tidings of Joy’, ‘Messiah’ and ‘The Snowman’ form part of the eclectic mix of music on o er. Worcester Cathedral has a music tradition stretching back hundreds of years. Choral evensong is sung regularly in our splendid Quire and we have a programme of concerts and lunchtime recitals throughout the year. We have two royal tombs and entry is free.

visits@worcestercathedral.org.uk www.worcestercathedral.co.uk

Buckfast Abbey

Buckfast Abbey is an impressive Benedictine monastery nestled in the foothills of Dartmoor National Park. A rich musical tradition awaits visitors, from the Gregorian chant sung by the monks to choral services and concerts sung by the Abbey Choir. Christmas Midnight Mass will Broadcast live on BBC 1 television at 11.45pm on Monday 24th December.

01364 645 500 www.buckfast.org.uk

Saint Patrick's Cathedral

Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is proud to host New Dublin Voices on 1 December, part of The Jonathan Swift Festival 2018.

The choir will perform a stunning array of pieces from the 18th century, accompanied by more contemporary seasonal partsongs for all to enjoy amidst the spectacular acoustics of this 13th century building.

353 1 453 9472 www. jonathanswiftfestival.ie