Tours
Enhancing visitors' experience of the Cathedral
The Cathedral Guides aim to enhance visitors' experience of the Cathedral by providing information on its history, architecture and ministry.
Guiding in the Cathedral
Enhancing visitors' experienceThe Cathedral has a team of trained volunteer Guides who welcome visitors, lead formal tours and are available to provide information informally about the building, furnishings, worship and activities taking place.
Free guided tours
Free guided tours are available daily for visitors at the following times:
11.30 Monday to Saturday
14.30 Sunday to Friday
14.00 Saturday
These tours provide an introduction to the history of the building, sight of the main items of interest and an explanation of the Cathedral's ministry both past and present. They start at the west door and typically take about an hour.
Private group
Private group tours can be arranged to suit individual requirements, in terms of specialist interest and timing, subject to fitting in with the Cathedral's programme of worship and events.
There is a charge for these tours which can be booked through the Cathedral Office - Phone 01727 890200, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Specialist tours
Specialist tours are offered as follows:
Family Tours
during school holidays and half terms are available for children (who must be accompanied by their parents/guardians)
Christopher Trail
Activities for the younger visitors during school holidays: Held on the 4 Thursday mornings of August, including trails, stories and crafts. Children must be accompanied by parents/guardians.
"More to Explore": 2010 Programme
The "More to Explore" tours take place on the 1st Sunday of the month unless otherwise stated. Starting from the West End of the Cathedral at 3:00pm these special subject tours are free.
7 February 2010 - Matthew Paris
7 March 2010 - Mediaeval ceilings
4 April 2010 - Pulpit and Stalls
2 May 2010 - Great West Windows
6 June 2010 - Sculpture in the Abbey
4 July 2010 - The Exterior of the Building
1 August 2010 - Images of Alban
5 September 2010 - The Norman Abbey
3 October 2010 - Later Abbots