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Wakefield Cathedral - Tower Tour

Northgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1HG

  • 12 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Walk / Tour

Climb the 170 steps up Wakefield Cathedral tower for magnificent views of the city and surrounding countryside! Find out about our fourteen bells.

Climb the 170 steps up Wakefield Cathedral tower for magnificent views of the city and surrounding countryside. We have the tallest spire in Yorkshire, rising another 94 metres above the top of the tower. You will also get the chance to see our fourteen bells.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:
Tours at 11:00, 12:00 and 13:00

Location & directions

Northgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1HG

Directions:
Find the Cathedral in the heart of the city of Wakefield within easy reach of the railway and bus stations.
Contact on day:
Gillian Bunn [email protected]
Telephone number:
+441924373923

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Places need to be booked through our website.
Booking website:
https://wakefieldcathedral.churchsuite.com/embed/events/uku6ggmx
Booking opens:
01 Jun 2026 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
11 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

You must be in good health to climb the 170 uneven steps of the narrow medieval stone spiral stairs. Sensible shoes must be worn. Children must be aged 10 or over to participate in the tour. Any young person aged 10 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Additional information

Max number of people:
15
Estimated duration:
0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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