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Summer events at the Cathedral

Summer Events at St Davids Cathedral with Tŷ’r Pererin

Friday Pilgrimages: Every Friday from 16th May – 31st Oct; 10.30 am-12.30 pm

Visit the birthplace of St. David, hear stories and reflections and view the ancient ruins as you walk a route from the coast path to the Cathedral. This is a short, guided walk (1½ miles) taking the field route to St. Non’s Chapel ruins and Holy Well before reaching the Cathedral. Join us at Oriel y Parc Information Centre. We finish our journey at the Cathedral where participants may like to stay for prayers at the Shrine of St David at 12 noon. £5pp

Quiet Garden Afternoons: Thursdays 26th June; 24th July & 21st August; 2.30 – 4pm

Join us in Erw Dewi Community Garden (The Close, next to the Canonry, St Davids, SA62 6PE) for a Quiet Garden Session where we will be exploring how flowering plants can inspire our thoughts and theology and using poems, prayers and silence. Time to rest, reflect and receive. Donations towards the work of the Community Garden

Cathedral Explorer - July–September, 11-12.30 & 1.30-3pm (check website for weekly updates)

Pop-up guided interactive cathedral trail suitable for children aged 5-11 with their families. Explore the cathedral, listen to the stories, make a memento to take back home with you. £10 per family.

Family Activities in Erw Dewi: Wednesday23rd Jul & Tuesday 19th Aug; 2-3pm

Join us in the Community Garden (The Close, next to the Canonry, St Davids, SA62 6PE) for a host of activities with different themes each month.

Pilgrimage Events with Lever Arts:

Jake and Gillian Lever who together run Lever Arts (www.leverarts.org) will be our Artists-in-Residence during August. As well as creating a small-scale installation of Jake Lever’s work, they will be running a series of events.

  • Talk by Jake Lever – Reflections on art and pilgrimage. Tuesday 12th Aug; 2-3.15 pm Jake will give an illustrated talk about his own art practice, relating it to the theme of pilgrimage and to the cathedral. There will be an opportunity to visit the Library and Quire to view pilgrimage artefacts and the art installation. The event is FREE. Meet in the North Transept.
  • Make your own Pilgrim Badge - Wed 13th Aug 11am – 1pm & 2-4pm

Jake and Gillian will offer the opportunity for children, families and adults to make their own personalised pilgrim badges, referencing the medieval tradition of pilgrim badge wearing. Craft materials and equipment will be provided and the activity is suitable for all ages. The drop-in event is just £1 per person. Meet in the North Transept.

  • Quiet Afternoon: Soul Boats Thursday 14th Aug; 2-5pm

Jake and Gillian Lever will lead a gentle art workshop for adults, offering the opportunity to reflect upon our own life’s journey through the making of a small boat. We will be working with paper, collage and paint, creating a personalised vessel to take away. The cost of the event is £10 per head, bookable in advance, to include tea and cake. Meet in the Lady Chapel. (Places are limited).

Book a Pilgrimage Day:

For options download our Pilgrimage Guide https://stdavidscathedral.org.uk/education/pilgrimage

Can’t see what you want? Just contact us to discuss a bespoke day/weekend/week for all your needs.

For more information about any of the events or to book, contact Tŷ’r Pererin, Quickwell Hill, St. Davids Tel: 01437 729151 Email: education@stdavidscathedral.org.uk or pilgrimage@stdavidscathedral.org.uk