Practical Information for Visitors

As an active place of worship, which also attracts many other events, the Cathedral is not always fully accessible to visitors. Please enquire at the Chapter Office if you wish to visit on a particular day, especially when travelling far.

Opening Information

The Cathedral is open for worship and private prayer between 7.30am and 9.30am Monday to Saturday; 7.45am and 12.30pm on Sunday

The Cathedral closes at 6.00pm Monday to Saturday, 5.30pm on Sunday

Extended Summer Opening untip 8.00pm between Saturday 19th July and Monday 25th August 2008 inclusive

We do not charge a fee to enter the Cathedral. However, it costs more than £60,000 a week to maintain the Cathedral and other buildings together with our ministry and mission for which we receive no state aid. Therefore, we ask visitors to make a generous donation.

All visitors are most welcome to our regular services. Further details can be found in the schedule section of the website.

Whilst visiting the Cathedral you may wish to visit other parts of the Cathedral that have special entry or different opening times. Further information about these attractions and opening times can be found on the ‘What to See’ page.

For the Disabled Visitor

Most of the Cathedral and precinct is accessible to wheelchair users, but because this is an old building a few areas are not accessible. If any help whatsoever is needed please contact either a steward (purple or blue gown) or one of the Vergers. We have a Touch-and-Hearing Centre for the visually impaired, and have large print guides. We always do our best to help wherever possible. Please see the accessibity page for further information to help you plan your visit, and contact us in advance if you are not sure about anything.

Photography

The Chapter does not permit photography within the Cathedral. This includes the use of digital and video cameras and mobile phones. Photographs may be taken within the precinct area including cloisters. We have many postcards and some images are available on a CD. You can also find a selection of photographs to download in the gallery.

Visits by groups to any part of the Cathedral

All group visits should be pre-booked by contacting The Chapter Office. Full details can be found on the group information page.

Cathedral tours for individual visitors

No pre-booking is required for tours for individual visitors which are provided at the times listed below. However, during special services and events these tours do not take place. To check availability, contact the Chapter Office. There is a charge of £4.00 (including VAT) per adult, with accompanied children under 16 years free, concessions £3.50 (including VAT).

In 2008 day time tours are provided on the following days:

24-29 March (Easter Week):

Monday - Saturday at 10.30am, 11.00am and 2.30pm

24-31 May (Half Term):

All week (excluding Sun 25 May) at 10.30am, 11.00am and 2.30pm

21 July - 20 September:

Monday - Saturday at 10.30am, 11.00am and 2.30pm

20 - 25 October (Half Term):

Monday - Saturday at 10.30am, 11.00am and 2.30pm