Gardens Tour of Worcester Cathedral

The gardens and grounds tour meanders through beautiful green spaces, it starts at the Old Bishops Palace Gardens, explores the central 'Garth' gardens, College Green and the West Gardens, and marvels in the beauty of the landscape in which the Cathedral sits. This tour highlights the size and grandeur of the Cathedral and its position in the history of Worcester from its founding through to the present day.
A guided tour of the outside the Cathedral building that lasts approximately one hour and is given by one of our Cathedral tour guides.
Worcester Cathedral is one of England's loveliest cathedrals. It stands majestically overlooking the River Severn, close to the city centre. It has been a place of prayer and worship for fourteen centuries. The Cathedral's attractions include royal tombs, Norman Crypt, medieval cloisters, magnificent Victorian stained glass and examples of every period of early English architecture from 11th to late 14th Century.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

13:00

Location & directions

Worcester Cathedral, College Yard, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2LA

Directions:

Arriving by Public Transport The Cathedral is located in Worcester City Centre. We are a 10-15 minute walk from Worcester Foregate Street and Shrub Hill Train Stations and Crowngate Street Bus Station. Cycling Our bicycle racks are situated to the left of the main visitor entrance in College Yard and to the rear of the Cathedral on College Green. Arriving by Car Postcode for Sat Nav: WR1 2LA - we are a short 20 minute car journey from Junctions 6 and 7 of the M5 motorway. Parking Worcester Cathedral does not have a car park, however there are several car parks within a short distance of the Cathedral. We would recommend parking opposite the Cathedral, in Cathedral Square multi-storey. Alternatively, Copenhagen Street car park is located to the West of the Cathedral off Deansway, and to the East, King Street car park, off Edgar Street, are less than 5 minutes walk.

Contact on day:

Daniel Parnell

Telephone number:

+441905732919

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

While it is possible to access all of the locations on the route with a wheelchair, the nature of the building and its surrounds means that wheelchair users may need to take longer routes around the building to access all parts of the tour. Please contact [email protected] if you have questions about accessibility.

Additional information

While dog's are welcome on the Cathedral site, only assistance dogs are allowed on tours.

Max no of people per tour:

12

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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