The Bristol to Arundel Pilgrimage 2023

Day 15: Celebration Day in Arundel

We have our end-of-pilgrimage arrival celebration service followed by mass this morning in the cathedral at 10.00. After the arrival service we have arranged a free tour of the cathedral for our group. We find our own lunch then those of us that have pre-booked will be exploring the castle and its garden. In the evening, we have our Celebration Meal back in the hall.


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Early morning runs and swims


St Mary Magdelene, Tortington Aidan Simons


Cathedral and castle above Arundel and the River Arun Aidan Simons


Early morning : the cathedral from the river bridge Aidan Simons


Early morning view towards Arundel Castle gillgodber


Early morning swim! fred.adilz


Procession and Arrival Service


Waiting for the procession to start on the last day Veronique


Waiting for the procession to start on the last day Veronique


The procession to the Cathedral Aidan Simons


Althea's beautifully embroidered Pilgrimage banner at the altar in Arundel cathedral. Susan Adilz


At our Arrival Service we remembered by name all those places we had visited on our way, the people who had helped us (with accommodation, opening churches, leading worship, providing refreshments) and all those we met along the way. You all helped us so much, and we hope that something of our pilgrimage spirit touched you too.


Gill and Peter join us in Arundel for the last service Veronique


Pilgrim of the past, present and future Veronique


Getting everything ready for the final service Veronique


Mass and Tour of Cathedral


Oliver Hawkins starts his Cathedral talk gillgodber


Arundel cathedral tour gets under way Aidan Simons


Detail in the St Philip Neri window Aidan Simons


Detail in the St Philip Neri window Aidan Simons


St Philip Howard, joint patron of the Cathedral Aidan Simons


Our tour of the Cathedral, at the shrine of St Philip Howard Aidan Simons


Our guide is awarded a pilgrim cross Aidan Simons


Gill and Gary Aidan Simons


Geared up to go home gillgodber


Arundel and the Castle


East Window in the Fitzalan Chapel Susan Adilz


Chantry in Fitzalan Chapel Susan Adilz


Ceiling of Fitzalan Chapel Susan Adilz


Quartermaster's day off, Arundel castle garden. Susan Adilz


View of St Nicholas parish church from Castle Gardens Susan Adilz


View of Cathedral from Castle Gardens Susan Adilz


Clare, Chris and Imelda in the gardens Aidan Simons


Sunflowers in the Castle Gardens Susan Adilz


Pilgrims getting information from one of the gardeners Aidan Simons


Van driver(s) relaxing in Arundel castle gardens Susan Adilz


Water in the castle gardens Aidan Simons


St Nicholas Church & Arundel Cathedral from the castle keep. Susan Adilz


Exploring the Castle Aidan Simons


Arun valley from the castle keep Susan Adilz


Private chapel in Arundel Castle Aidan Simons


Portrait of Cardinal John Henry Newman in Arundel Castle Aidan Simons


Arundel castle keep seen from inside the castle Fr Tony Milner


Arundel Castle, up close Aidan Simons


Arundel Castle has a collection of stuffed mammals and birds including this montage John Chenery


Celebration Evening


Starters at the Celebration Meal, arranged by chef Penny John Chenery


Celebration Meal Susan Adilz


Celebration Meal Susan Adilz


Celebration Meal Susan Adilz