A fantastic 60 minute highlights tours explore the key features of this ancient sacred space. Visitors will learn how two queens came to be buried in the Cathedral, visit one of the most unique pieces of Saxon sculpture anywhere in England and marvel at our glorious fan vaulting and Romanesque architecture.

The beautiful grounds are well worth exploring with an expert guide – visit the sites of former monastic buildings, consider the architecture of the famous west front, admire the work of the Cathedral gardening team and much more

The Cathedral Library will be open for one day only. Visitors can view this 14th century former chapel and some items from the archive

Event Times

Saturday 16 September: 11.00-15.00

Booking Details

Pre-booking: Preferred
Tours should be booked in advance on the Cathedral website
Go to: https://www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/home/heritage-open-day-2023.aspx
Booking opens: 21 July 2023 09:00

Access

The highlights tour is fully accessible for wheelchair users. The precincts tour is partially accessible but visitors should note the uneven walkways The library is accessed via narrow spiral staircases and is not accessible for wheelchair users

Additional Information

Max 15 people per tour/session. 1 hour
www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/home/heritage-open-day-2023.aspx