Tower Tours are back at St Albans Cathedral
Tower Tours are back at St Albans Cathedral
Visitors to St Albans Cathedral can once again enjoy a tour of the Tower on selected weekends throughout the summer and early autumn.
The Tower has been closed to the public for over 18 months whilst 13 new bells have been installed and essential restoration work has taken place.
The tour takes visitors up 193 steps, winding through narrow, mediaeval staircases and passageways to the roof of the Norman Tower. On the way there are stunning views of the Cathedral interior, including the great rose window, and a visit to the ringing chamber. Higher up the Tower, visitors also get to see the new bells before heading out onto the roof to enjoy extensive views in all directions.
The Revd Canon Kevin Walton said, “We are extremely pleased visitors to St Albans Cathedral can once again enjoy this unique experience. Our Sunday tours will also include a bell ringing demonstration so visitors can hear the new bells in action.”
The first Tower Tours take place on Saturday June 4th at the following times: 10.00, 11.30, 13.00, 14.30. Only 12 persons each tour.
Tickets cost £6 (minimum age 11) and are available from the Cathedral Bookshop (01727 890213). Tour dates and numbers are limited and restrictions do apply.
Tower Tour Dates and Times 2011
Saturday June 4th
Tour Times: 10.00 11.30 13.00 14.30
Sunday July 17th
Tour Times: 13.30 14.45 16.00
Sunday July 31st
Tour Times: 13.30 14.45 16.00
Sunday August 28th
Tour Times: 13.30 14.45 16.00
Saturday 10th September (Heritage Open Day - Tickets Not Yet Available)
Tour Times: 10.00 11.30 13.00 14.30
Sunday 11th September (Heritage Open Day - Tickets Not Yet Available)
Tour Times: 13.30 14.45 16.00
Saturday October 1st
Tour Times: 10.00 11.30 13.00 14.30
Booking Information
Tours can be booked in advance at the Cathedral Bookshop in the South Transept or by phone 01727 890213.
Bookings are accepted, subject to availability, on a first come first served basis. The limit is 12 persons for each tour.
For health and safety reasons, the following restrictions apply:
Visitors taking this tour need to be fit enough to manage such a climb. Anyone who suffers from vertigo or claustrophobia should not attempt it. The Cathedral reserves the right to refuse visitors admittance to the Tower and Roof Spaces.
Children aged 11 to 18 may take the tour if accompanied by an adult. No children under 11 are allowed.