Rattlebox Theatre presents part of the famous Anglo-Saxon epic ‘BEOWULF’ in this small but perfectly formed adaption! This show employs engaging storytelling, combined with clever puppetry; using many beautifully made puppets, sets and props.

Not suitable for under 7s

Ticketed

Brought to you by Rattlebox Theatre

Storyteller Dave Oliver and medieval musician, Steve Tyler; will weave engaging  folk stories of dragons   with  a live musical accompaniment on a variety of early instruments- including hurdy Gurdy, harp and percussion.. Entertaining for young, old and middle ages!

Ticketed

Please note this event is very popular and it may be necessary to queue outside the Cathedral

We will be opening their doors all day on the 6th May for people to come and celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.

Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic and a blanket along to the Cathedral to join others watching the Coronation. The Nave will be emptied of chairs allowing groups to picnic in the medieval Cathedral.

Come and join multi-award-winning children's author Onjali Raúf, as she takes her place by the Lampedusa Cross to talk about the real-life places and people who inspire her writings and works, and replenish her hopes for a world open to helping all refugees, and ending the inhumanities of racism.

All ages welcome

Free Admission, pre-booking required

Drop in anytime between 1.45–3pm and join in the fun.

Have fun making a rubbing from our collection of replica brasses.

Make your own coloured clay dragon with our easy-to-follow instructions. Fun for the over 4s.

Have fun making a rubbing from our collection of replica brasses.

A great opportunity to learn about the lives of the monks and try your hand at writing with a reed pen.

Drop in any time between 1.45pm and 3pm and join in the fun.

Take inspiration from our Fragments exhibition and design your own tile to take home

Test your building skills! A free workshop for all ages

Be inspired by the cathedral’s heraldic shields to produce your own clay coat of arms

Be inspired by the cathedral’s heraldic shields to produce your own clay coat of arms

Test your building skills! A free workshop for all ages

Be creative with flowers and make a heart-shaped garland to take home

Take inspiration from our Fragments exhibition and design your own tile to take home

Take inspiration from our Fragments exhibition and design your own tile to take home

Test your building skills! A free workshop for all ages

Create your own tactile art with Wendy Daws