Exeter Cathedral

A guided walk through Exeter Cathedral from ground level up into its roof space, climbing to the top of the North Tower for views across the city. Suited to adults who can walk unaided and wear flat shoes, as children are not admitted.

Dr Cherry Lewis, a geologist and historian of science, tells the life of apothecary James Parkinson, who first identified the disease, including his pamphlets and fossil illustrations. Suits anyone interested in medical history.

A sketching workshop on medieval art and iconography, looking at religious figures and artworks in the Cathedral before drawing your own in medieval style. Suits people curious about art history and sketching.

A county remembrance service in the Cathedral with music from the Cathedral Choir, attended by military and veteran associations, with commemorative wreaths laid during the service. Everyone is welcome to attend.

A guided tour of the Cathedral Library and Archives, looking at stories from the seventeenth-century conflict and the traces it left on the building and its decoration. Suits anyone interested in 17th-century history.

A service of prayers and a two-minute silence to mark Armistice Day at the Cathedral, open to all. Suits anyone who wants to take part in the remembrance and reflect on the day.

An in-depth guided tour of the building, from the best of the medieval floor up into the roof space above the nave's vaulted ceiling. For visitors wanting a thorough introduction.

A Christmas market set against the cathedral, with chalets of artisan crafts, seasonal treats and mulled wine from handpicked traders from Devon and beyond. Suits Christmas shoppers and anyone who enjoys festive food.

A drop-in look at archive collections, with a display of original items and a chance to chat with the archivist about how records are cared for. Suited to history lovers of every age and a good introduction to archives.

Two concerts for schools to sing together, one open to all schools and one celebrating the charity single from the Rise Up project. Teachers Rock is a vocal learning platform that encourages young people to sing alongside their teachers.

A new oratorio retelling the Christmas story through Handel's music, including highlights from Messiah. Gabrieli's musicians perform with school and youth choirs from across Devon. Suited to families and Handel fans.

A practical session examining early printed books to learn how they were printed, sewn and bound during the hand-press period. Suited to book lovers and anyone curious about how books were made by hand.

Kieshia Chun and her Million Dollar Band perform Whitney Houston's biggest hits, including I Have Nothing, Greatest Love of All and I Will Always Love You, by candlelight. Suited to Houston fans who want to sing along.

A day for children aged 6 to 10 who love to sing, with song practice, a guided tour and a chance to sing alongside the choristers at a service. Suited to young singers curious about cathedral choral tradition.

A two-session course by Revd Professor Christopher Bryan on the Lord's Prayer, exploring how a familiar prayer is also extraordinary. Suited to Christians and anyone interested in the Bible and prayer.

The Mediaeval Baebes mark 30 years with a concert of ethereal harmonies, opening with a torchlit procession and including songs from their album The Spinning Wheel. Suited to fans of choral and medieval-inspired music.

An annual service remembering loved ones who have died, with readings, poems, music and carols, followed by a Tree of Light that shines through December. Suited to anyone remembering someone at this time of year.

A West End cast and live band perform festive hits such as White Christmas and Winter Wonderland in a candlelit concert. Sing-along classics make it a good pick for families and anyone after a seasonal evening of familiar songs.

More than 100 singers from two Devon Musical Theatre Choirs perform big songs from Les Misérables, Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera and more, under Kelly Young. Proceeds go to Devon Air Ambulance, suiting musical theatre fans.

The Exeter Cathedral Choir joins early-music specialists Devon Baroque for a seasonal performance of Handel's Messiah. A good pick for lovers of choral and baroque music.

All are welcome to a carol service led by the Lord Mayor and the Dean, a seasonal gathering for those who enjoy choral singing and traditional services.

A drop-in session where the Library and Archives team shows a selection of favourite items from its library and archive collections. For history fans and anyone who likes browsing archive treasures.

The choir returns for its annual Christmas concert, now in its 11th year, for an evening of festive singing. Suits choir fans and anyone who enjoys seasonal music sung together.

A two-session course by Revd Professor Christopher Bryan on the Lord's Prayer, exploring how a familiar prayer is also extraordinary. Suited to Christians and anyone interested in the Bible and prayer.

A short lunchtime set of favourite carols offers a break from Christmas shopping. Suits anyone out in town who fancies a few minutes of festive music in the middle of the day.

A short lunchtime set of favourite carols offers a break from Christmas shopping. Suits anyone out in town who fancies a few minutes of festive music in the middle of the day.

Karl Loxley, a finalist on The Voice, sings festive classics such as White Christmas and O Holy Night, plus songs from much-loved musicals. For fans of festive crossover and big theatrical voices.

A one-hour piano programme featuring Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata alongside works by Chopin and Liszt. For piano lovers and anyone who wants a short, classic recital.

A service of lessons and carols that opens with Bishop John de Grandisson's service. For those who enjoy traditional seasonal worship, readings and carols.

A run of festive services, from a crib service and a lessons and carols service to Midnight Mass. For churchgoers who want to mark the season with carols and worship.

Choral services sung by Exeter Cathedral Choir, from a Choral Eucharist to Choral Evensong. For those who enjoy choral worship and seasonal music.

Three services of Morning Prayer, Said Eucharist and Evening Prayer across the festive period, for churchgoers and anyone who wants traditional worship over the holidays.

An immersive evening for singles over 50, combining a sound and light display with a supper afterwards. It suits people looking to meet like-minded individuals, make new friends and perhaps meet someone special.

A look at 18th and 19th century satirical cartoons and posters that stirred debate, lampooning bishops, army officers and local politicians. Includes newly rediscovered cartoons of Napoleon and John Bull. For history fans and satire lovers.

Librarian Emma Laws leads a curator-led tour of the treasures and library collections, including wax votives found above a bishop's tomb in 1943. For history enthusiasts and literature lovers.

Motown classics from The Supremes, The Temptations, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye, performed by candlelight. For fans of soul and Motown who like a night of classic hits.

Amy Winehouse songs such as Valerie, Rehab and Tears Dry On Their Own, performed by a live band and vocalists by candlelight. For fans of soul music and Winehouse's sound.

Ed Sheeran hits such as Shape of You and Thinking Out Loud, performed by world-class vocalists and a live band by candlelight. For Ed Sheeran fans who want a singalong evening of their favourite songs.

A 1:200 million scale replica of the Sun by artist Luke Jerram, showing surface detail such as sunspots and solar flares, with an original sound composition. For curious visitors interested in science, astronomy and art.

A drop-in look at how people have written in, reworked and personalised their books into spaces for notes and collected thoughts. For book lovers and anyone who has ever scribbled in a margin.

A silent disco with two DJs battling for the dance floor across two headset channels, under Luke Jerram's Helios, a giant internally lit sculpture of the Sun. For 18+ dancers who want something different.

A selection of romantic piano masterpieces played by candlelight, a gentle evening for couples or anyone who loves classical piano and quiet, atmospheric concerts.

Retired archdeacon Nick Shutt talks about his first novel, Marjorie's Memoirs, in conversation, followed by a short compline service. For readers interested in faith and literature.