Cathedral worship has been suspended at Salisbury Cathedral “in line with guidelines laid down by the Church of England and government.”
The building remains open for prayer and reflection and clergy will continue their pattern of daily prayer.
“We remain positive and planning is already underway to share music, worship and other experiences online,” Dean of Salisbury, The Very Revd Nicholas Papadopulos said.
Visitors and those who want to spend time in private prayer can access the building between 8.30am and 4.30pm on weekdays and Saturday, and 11.30am to 4pm on Sundays. But are advised to keep to the recommended ‘social distance’ of 2m.
The Chapter House and Magna Carta exhibition are closed but a near perfect facsimile of the Cathedral’s 1215 Magna Carta is on display in South Transept.