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We will be offering Introduction Tours of the Cathedral and a rare opportunity to visit our hidden gem, The Knightbridge Library (Bookable Tours).

The Cathedral will have bookable free of charge Tours to visitors to help them learn more about the site.

Join our experienced guides and explore the spectacular Nave, beautiful Lady Chapel and Presbytery of Ely Cathedral.

Discover Norwich's lost canal. A fascinating delve into the history – and some surprises - of the Cathedral Close and its importance in the construction of the Norman cathedral.

A free, one hour tour of Peterborough Cathedral

Walking tour of Gloucester Cathedral precincts

On this outdoor tour, join our knowledgeable guides and discover the history of the Monastic precinct at Ely Cathedral, one of the largest collections of medieval Monastic buildings still in use.

The cathedral, a masterpiece of the Gothic revival, designed by the celebrated architect, A.W.N. Pugin in the Early English style and built in the early 1840s, will be open daily. On selected days there will also be guided tours, and short talks.

A Victorian masterpiece was how this Sacred building was described when opened in 1850. Built just off the main thoroughfare this centre of Catholic worship is haven of prayer, peace and magnificent architecture.

Discover more about Portsmouth Cathedral on a tour of our 17th century tower, not regularly open to the public.

Take a 'behind the scenes' tour of the Broderers' Guild and find out about how we care for and repair ecclesiastical textiles, as well as design and make new frontals and vestments.

Follow a trail of architectural clues to learn more about the history of the building of Norwich Cathedral

Visitors will be able to enjoy a brief history of the Norman Tower, find out information about the bells in the Tower and hear about the art of bellringing. This will include a demonstration of bellringing. There are timed visits lasting 45 minutes

Discover some of Canterbury Cathedral's smaller places of worship, not usually open to the public, on this fascinating guided tour.

Join us for this brand new tour as we look at precious and unusual objects drawn from the history of Leicester Cathedral.

A rare chance to see the Cathedral in the evening light.

Join us on a series of exciting tours that delve into the unusual architecture history of the Organ of Portsmouth Cathedral.

A rare opportunity to visit Prior Crauden's Chapel.

A family-trail around some of the treasures of Ripon Cathedral with time to wander and wonder through 1350 years of faith, hope and love in the heart of Ripon.

Matt Champion is the recognised expert on the extraordinary graffiti to be found in Norwich cathedral. In his talk he will point us all in the direction of where we can find it - and maybe some in St Peter Mancroft too!

Learn more about the architecture of the library, and of the architecture books in the collections.

Learn about Westgate Street and its history.

The world's first underground railway has a unique heritage of architecture, ingenious design, powerful advertising posters and unique calligraphy.

Join us on a series of exciting tours that delve into the unusual architectural history of the inside of Portsmouth Cathedral.

Join us on a series of exciting tours that delve into the unusual architectural history of the outside of Portsmouth Cathedral.

Heritage Open Days 2025 will provide an opportunity to learn about the heritage of Leeds Cathedral, with the help of our Cathedral Guides, and also to go behind the scenes and visit the Cathedral's bell tower.

To celebrate this year’s Heritage Open Day theme of Architecture, we are showcasing our beautiful Audley Chapel. Join Cathedral Archivist, Elizabeth Semper O’Keefe, for a free talk and tour of the Audley Chapel.

Explore our awe-inspiring cathedral of trees on this guided walk as part of the Heritage Open Days celebration. During the session you will learn about architecture, the natural environment and how the space is used and managed.

The Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum will be running a tour of the Chapel of Remembrance (maximum 20 places).

Beautiful embroideries from The Methodist Tapestries Collection at Carlisle Cathedral

Come and learn more about our Ancient Library and the books in the Cathedral’s collection.

Christian worship has, since 1101 to the present day, remained a constant at Norwich Cathedral. But within that constancy is a sea of change affecting the very building in which worship is practised.

A highly-detailed explanation of the who, when and how questions which you may well ask about the extraordinary skills which were needed in the original construction of our city’s magnificent Norman cathedral.

The history of Norwich’s greatest example of Norman architecture certainly has a beginning, and certainly has a middle – but has, as yet, no end.

Join us as we explore how medieval devotional and liturgical practices shaped the physical form of Norwich Cathedral. Our tour will show how the architecture met the religious needs of the middle ages.

Building began on Norwich's magnificent Romanesque cathedral in 1096 – and has never ended. Lightning strikes, fires, political and religious upheavals - all have left their mark on our city's best known landmark.

Norwich Cathedral's famous stone roof bosses are unique in that they tell stories. These carved bosses illustrate not just the Bible stories they depict, but also show how the stonemasons imagined the architecture of the past.

[FULLY BOOKED] Join us for a tour of Winchester Cathedral to explore the history of the British Empire through the art and language of memorials from this period.

An exhibition of Archive Photography, telling the story of those who physically built the Cathedral, including workers from the colonies, whose stories are rarely told. Funded by West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative.

An exhibition opening, hearing from speakers and one of our Clergy team, about the Absence/Presence exhibition, and stories from those who built this magnificent building.

Service for all at the Tree Cathedral with Bradwell Silver Band, who will play familiar music and hymns.

Visit the Long Shop - where one of the world's earliest examples of a production line helped to transform the East Coast of Suffolk into a global manufacturing centre.

Explore Southwark Cathedral’s rich architecture—from 12th-century Norman remains to 21st-century additions, including early Gothic elements, grand 17th-century monuments, and striking Victorian Gothic Revival features.

An opportunity to join our free weaving activity, as we simple time of woven craft using paper, card & recycled fabrics under the second largest tapestry in the world. Suitable for all ages, drop in and have a go!

A look at the varied architecture of Kingsgate Street and the Cathedral Close, Winchester, with one of Winchester's official Tourist Guides

Explore "Vestments Inspired by Architecture – 70 Years of Stitch" at Derby Cathedral. View exquisite Chapter Copes, the Advent Laudian Altar Cloth, and High Mass Sets, alongside design work and photographs. A celebration of craftmanship and history.

The Wyley Chapel survived the bombing of Coventry Cathedral during the Blitz, open between 15th and 19th September you can visit the Chapel with a short talk and audio visual presentation on the history of the Chapel.

A new talk exploring the life and work of Durham Cathedral draughtsman W.G. Footitt through his newly discovered diary and sketchbooks.

Leeds Parish Church, as was, consecrated in 1841, was the largest new church built in England since St Paul’s Cathedral. Join our tour, learn about the building’s architecture and the motivation of those behind it & enjoy its magnificence.

Stained glass bathes its surroundings in colourful light that continues to fascinate us. Learn how skilled glassworkers have, through the centuries, used their expertise to make our cathedral glow.