Friends’ Day 2026

Each year the Friends host an exclusive event for all their members, and it is always a highlight in the Cathedral calendar.

It’s an opportunity for members to come together in the magnificent surroundings of this building to enjoy world-class music, fascinating talks, and to participate in the AGM, which will include reports from the Council, the Dean and the Cathedral Architect. We are also delighted to welcome Chiz Harwood, Senior Archaeologist from Urban Archaeology. 

This year Friends’ Day is taking place on Saturday 11 July, and Friends are warmly welcome, along with a guest. Tea or coffee and cake will be available at 11.30am part way through the morning, for a small charge.

Agenda

  • 10am – AGM (Chapter House) 

  • 11am – Recital by Gloucester Cathedral Organ Scholar – Lara Osbaldeston 

  • 11.30am – Tea/Coffee and cake (ticket holders only) and time to socialise (Chapter House) 

  • 12.15pm – Talk: Chiz Harward, Gloucester Cathedral Great Cloister Project Archaeologist 

Pricing 

  • Attendance at AGM, talk and concert – free to members and their guests 

  • Tea - £5 for FOGC members; £7.50 for members’ guests 

  • Those who pay for tea will be given a ‘ticket’ on arrival, which they will exchange for their refreshments at the appropriate time. 

Booking

  • Online booking - book by Monday 6 July; please use the link on this page

  • Postal booking deadline – book by Thursday 25 June

Accessibility

There's level access to the Cathedral and Chapter House via the South Porch, a lift is available to provide access to the Quire for the organ recital. 

Contact

office.administrator@fogc.co.uk

Type
Friends
Dates
July 11, 2026
Opening times
Saturday 11 July 10am
Location
Chapter House 12 College GreenGloucesterGL1 2LX
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