Royal tombs and
ancient secrets
Worcester Cathedral is an inspirational
buildingwith royal tombs, stunning
architecture, medieval cloisters,
magnificent Victorian stainedglass
windows, StWulfstan’sCrypt,
PrinceArthur’sChantry and
spectacular views fromTheTower.
Parts of theCathedral dateback to 1084,
andunique features include thefirst round
Chapter House in theworld and theoldest
remaining royal effigy locatedonKing
John’s tomb. There’s also agift shop and
coffee shop, and visits to theCathedral
Library canbe arrangedby appointment.
Guided tours takeplaceMonday to
Saturday at 11am and 2.30pm (from
March to endNovember), and theTower
is openonSaturdays, BankHolidays and
school holidays, 11am - 4.30pm, weather
permitting, fromEaster to the endof
October. (Charges apply.)
A richmusical heritage includesChoral
Evensong, aprogrammeof free lunchtime
recitals in the summer, concerts throughout
the year and theThreeChoirs Festival
every three years.
Free to explore andopen everyday
from 7.30am - 6pm,Worcester Cathedral
extends awarmwelcome to everyone!
Diverseprogrammeof events and
exhibitions, seewebsite for details.
ChapterOffice, 8CollegeYardWR1 2LA
T: 01905 732900
Worcester Cathedral
@WorcCathedral
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