A space-themed event is coming to Sheffield Cathedral - and it looks spectacular

The epic installation named ‘The Observatory’ will see the wonders of the universe projected onto the beautiful architectures of the Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul by the artists at Luxmuralis.

Luxmuralis have staged another event at the Cathedral before Christmas named ‘The Angels’, which visitors said was “absolutely magical”.

As well as revealing stars and planets to the visitors, the show includes original footage of the first moon landing in 1969, experience ‘walking on Mars’ and also get the chance to contemplate the creation story and the big bang theory.

The cathedral is set to welcome visitors to its latest show on Friday, March 13 at 6.40pm – letting the last visitors through at 9pm.

But, if you miss that date don’t worry as the installation will be at the Cathedral till March 20.

The Reverend Canon Keith Farrow, Vice Dean and Canon Missioner of Sheffield Cathedral said: “Ancient churches would at one time have been brightly painted and coloured on the interior and the images would have told people the stories of faith and depictions of events in the bible. Through imaginative and innovative use of sound and light we’re using modern technology to do the same.

“We hope through the experience of travelling through time and space, standing amongst the stars and journeying to the edge of the universe in this amazing place, will give people the chance to contemplate their own personal journey in life. Our strap line is, ‘Sheffield Cathedral, A Place for all People’. We hope The Observatory will introduce many people to this amazing place.”

Sheffield Cathedral has also teamed up with Sheffield Astronomical Society whose members will be giving talks during the events.

A tickets for ‘The Observatory’ cost £6 for adults, £4 for children aged four to 12, children under three-year-old can enter for free.

You can also pick up a family ticket for two adults and two children for £17.50.

To book tickets, go to the Sheffield Cathedral website at www.sheffieldcathedral.org or visit the Cathedral Gift Shop.