THE GOSPEL EXPERIENCE is an evening where an entire audience learns a song together in harmony, rehearses it, and performs it live.

Along the way, Tim shares the history behind Gospel music: where it came from, what it carries, and why it matters. The teaching is warm, clear, and genuinely fun. You don’t have to read music and nobody is left behind.

This is a great night out if you want to have a proper sing with your friends. You don’t have to be a confident singer, and everyone is welcome. It works equally well for choirs looking for something a bit different, or for churchgoers who want to experience Guildford Cathedral in a fresh way.

By the end of the evening, you will have achieved something you will be proud of. People consistently leave these events surprised: by the music, by the history, and by the community connection.

Learn it. Rehearse it. Perform it.

Doors open at 19:30
Event starts at 20:00

Location: 

Guildford Cathedral
Stag Hill
Guildford
GU2 7UP

Travel to the Cathedral:

By Road

There is easy access from the Guildford by-pass (A3). If approaching from London or Portsmouth take the exit signed to Cathedral and University. 
From the A3 roundabout there is no foot path heading to the Cathedral, so please be careful of pedestrians walking up the approach.

By Rail

Guildford Railway Station is served by regular trains to/from London Waterloo and Victoria, Portsmouth, Reading, Gatwick Airport, Haselmere and Ascot. There is also a daily CrossCountry service to/from Newcastle via Birmingham. For information on train times call 08457 484950, see the National Rail Journey Planner, or use the ‘Public Transport’ option on the route-finder (above).

Take the Guildford Park Road exit out of the station. Turn right onto Guildford Park Road, at Ridgemount turn right following the pedestrian signs for the Cathedral. It is a 10 minute up-hill walk from the back of the station to the Cathedral.

By Bus

There is not a public bus route that comes up to the Cathedral; however, there are several routes that stop at the bottom of Stag Hill, leaving a 5 minute up-hill walk to the Cathedral.

Routes 3, 27 and 37 go through the University, the pedestrian route to the Cathedral from the University is well sign-posted from campus

Routes 4 (to Guildford Bus Station past the Railway Station) & 5 (from the Bus Station past the Railway Station) go along Madrid Road to the bottom of Cathedral approach.

Accessibility:

Guildford Cathedral are committed to making this event accessible to all and offer the following facilities and services:

• Wheelchair access to the Cathedral ground floor via a ramp at the West entrance. In addition, there is a wheelchair lift available at the North Door
• Wheelchairs are available within the Cathedral
• Induction loop (not available in the West Gallery)
• Large print hymn books, orders of service and news sheets
• Disabled toilet opposite the shop
• Wheelchair access to Seasons Café and Restaurant, Shop and toilets, clearly marked, from the passage to the University beside the Cathedral Offices
• Guide dogs, assistance dogs and hearing dogs are welcome in the Cathedral at all times