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Chester Cathedral Tower Tour
Once at the top (125 feet high), take in the view encompassing of one city, two countries and five counties! You will also visit the former Bell Ringing Chamber, several other secret behind-the-scenes areas, and learn fascinating facts along the way.
Please note: the tour requires climbing steep stairs. The tour may not suitable for those with breathing difficulties, a heart condition, mobility issues or who are currently pregnant. Children must be over six years of age, and able to climb the stairs unaided. Tours take place at 11am Monday to Thursday, and 11am and 3pm Fridays and 11am, 1pm and 3pm on Saturdays. Key facts & figures 1,000: number of years the tours secret spaces have been inaccessible to the public 125: the height of the Cathedral tower in feet 216: the number of steps up and down Book in advance or on the day at Chester Visitor Information Centre.
Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence, a unique blend of modern and medieval history. Founded as a Benedictine Abbey in 1092 and becoming a cathedral in 1541, Chester Cathedral has a rich history and diverse, exciting future welcoming thousands of visitors from all over the world. Step inside and discover one of the finest cathedrals in the UK. Book onto the Cathedral Discovery Tour where you will learn all about the Cathedral's vast history and discover the wealth of riches that make this thousand-year-old building so special. For those feeling more adventurous, book on to the award-winning Tower Tour where you'll climb 216 steps to the top of the Tower, via various viewing galleries to admire breathtaking views of the Cathedral's interior. From the Tower you'll take in the view encompassing one city, two countries and five counties! This tour is full of picture-perfect opportunities. Enjoy tea, coffee, or lunch in the oldest dining hall in Chester, a thirteenth-century Monks dining hall known as Cafe 1092. And make sure to visit the beautiful and unique Cathedral Gift Shop which has a fantastic range of gifts and souvenirs for all seasons and occasions, include their very own Cathedral Gin!
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