Graduation 2024
We are excited that you and your guests are joining us for Graduation this year.
Graduation Day is a special occasion and an ideal way to celebrate your achievement. We will be releasing additional guest tickets soon and students who have already booked their place at Graduation will receive an email from Marston Events with all the details.
Below is some useful information to ensure you are able to enjoy the day and make the most of the event. Please make sure you read through the information before Graduation.
Robing And Formal Photography
Tickets, gown hire and graduation portrait photography can be booked through Marston Events.
- All graduates must wear a robe. This is booked directly by the robe company using the link below.
- Formal photographs will be taken at the Playhouse. These are optional and are at a charge. They will be sent directly to your address a few weeks after the ceremony.
- Each graduate is ates is allocated an additional two guest tickets (at a small cost) for the Cathedral ceremony. These are booked at the same time as your robe and formal photographs.
On The Day
- Please arrive at the Salisbury Playhouse (Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA) between 9am and 10am. You will need to wait a little as we get everyone through the same process in a short timeframe.
- You will be checked in at the front desk and given a wristband. You must wear this wristband otherwise you will not be allowed into the Cathedral.
- You will then head upstairs to collect your robe where it will be fitted.
- Heading back downstairs you will then have formal photographs taken if you have booked these.
- If you have booked a group photography package, your guests will need to leave in plenty of time to register at Salisbury Cathedral before 11am.
Timings For Graduates
- 9.00-10.30am: Robing and photography at the Playhouse
- 10.30am: Line up in Cathedral order
- 10.45am-11.00am: Procession to the Cathedral
- 11.00am: Arrive at the Cathedral
- 11.30am: Ceremony begins
- 12.30pm: Ceremony finishes
- 12.30pm-1.30pm: Photos outside and robes returned at the Cathedral
Timings For Guests
- 9.00-10.30am: Photography at the Playhouse (for those who have pre-ordered family/group photos)
- 10:00am: Guest registration opens at the Cathedral
- 11:00am: Guest registration closes at the Cathedral
- 11:15am: Guests must be seated and the Cathedral doors will close
- 11.30am: Ceremony begins
- 12.30pm: Ceremony finishes
- 12.30pm-1.30pm: Photos outside
The Procession & After The Ceremony
It is rare that graduands process through the streets now – only a few universities around the country still do this. So, make the most of it, it is a special moment!
You will follow our Principal and the VIPs, so you don’t need to think about where you are going. Family can wait inside the Cathedral grounds to see you enter before they head to their seats.
Graduates will exit the Cathedral from the West entrance. You are welcome to take photos in the Cathedral grounds with your friends and family for one hour.
You will then need to hand back your robe to us at the Cathedral. We will show you where when you enter the Cathedral after the procession.
Guest Check-In At Salisbury Cathedral
Guest check-in is open between 10am and 11am at the North entrance of Salisbury cathedral and we ask that all guests are seated in the Cathedral before 11:15am, to allow the ceremony to start promptly at 11:30am.
At check in, we will ask your name and give you a wristband. You will not be able to enter the Cathedral without your wristband, so please ensure that you wear it at all times.
Graduation Offers
Fisherton Mill
Enjoy 15% off with Fisherton Mill at their Gallery Shop or Cafe during November on presentation of the printed voucher. Please see Terms and Conditions below for more information.
Cupp Salisbury
Scan the QR code to enjoy 50% off at CUPP Salisbury.
This offer is only valid at the Salisbury store for single use for all customers.
Expires 30 November 2024.
Car Parking
Central Car Park:
- Address: Mill Stream Approach, Salisbury SP1 3SL
- Short and long stay options (short stay is closest to the buildings)
- Close to the Playhouse
Old George Mall Car Park
- Address: 6 New St, Salisbury SP1 2PH
- Long stay (closes at 8pm)
- Near the shops and restaurants
- Midway between the Playhouse and the Cathedral
Cathedral Parking
- Address: Salisbury SP1 2ES
- Closest parking to the Cathedral – recommended for all those who have mobility requirements
- Limited spaces available
- The Cathedral itself does not have parking.