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Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary, the Virgin of Worcester

Worcester

Cathedral in Worcester, England

Opening Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm; Sunday 12.30pm - 3pm

Price £6 per student for school workshops, includes both Worcester Cathedral and Tudor House Museum

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Age fit All children must be able to climb independently (and not be carried) and be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Setting indoor

The experience

About this day out

Worcester Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship and prayer for fourteen centuries. The present building was begun in 1084 and is dedicated to Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a living church offering worship day by day.

When to go

Opening calendar

Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm; Sunday 12.30pm - 3pm

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: £6 per student for school workshops, includes both Worcester Cathedral and Tudor House Museum

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

CaféShopToiletsUndercroft Learning CentreChapter HouseLibrary

Accessibility: Worcester Cathedral has been visited by AccessAble and rated an accessible venue. The Nave is wheelchair accessible from the North Door via a slope. The Nave is flat and level. There is a slope down to the Cloisters where the Chapter House, Café, shop and toilets can be found. There is a disabled toilet off the Cloister which requires a RADAR key. There is access into the Quire via a slope from the Friends’ Door. The Quire is level and flat. There is no wheelchair access to the tower, crypt, Library, St John's Chapel or inside Prince Arthur's Chantry. Folding wheelchairs are available to borrow. There are a limited number of Blue Badge parking spaces. Assistance Dogs are welcome. There is a hearing loop available during services. The Library is accessed via a medieval spiral staircase of 40 steps plus another 6 straight steps. There is no disabled access and it is not recommended for people with mobility issues.
Parking: Worcester Cathedral does not have dedicated visitor parking onsite, or facilities for drop offs. We would recommend using local car parks for this purpose. We are able provide four Accessible Parking spaces within the grounds of College Yard, near the Cathedral entrance, for use by those holding an official Blue Badge, on a first come first served basis, for up to 3 hours.
Dogs: Assistance Dogs are welcome. Pet dogs are invited to enjoy the grounds while on a lead.

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