Chelmsford Cathedral

We attended a special jubilee service on a Sunday afternoon. The staff were amazing; welcoming, making sure my daughter, who was taking part, knew where she had to be. This was a big special event but the Cathedral staff worked like a well oiled machine, seating everyone with efficiency and dignity and then serving an amazing array of refreshments afterward.

The cathedral has its own resident choir that takes part in services. Full coral evensong is a musical event in its own right, especially if you are treated to the full sound of the main nave organ which is in fact four different organs played from the same console. If you are into your organs, it is well worth reading up the detail in the cathedral website. Both the nave organ and the smaller chancel organ were commissioned and built in the 1990s.

The cathedral plays a pivotal role in the local community and seeks to enrich the faith of city residents; it is certainly not just a historical building or place for ceremony although their is a place for both of these. It is also a place of peace and reflection for those seeking a space to pray.

The building itself is magnificent, as you would expect of a 15th century cathedral. Clever use of lighting and interior decorating means the building is filled with light.