Facilities & attractions

  • Stunning architecture
  • Archaeological treasure
  • Royal tombs of King John and Prince Arthur
  • Medieval cloisters
  • Ancient crypt
  • Chapter house
  • Magnificent Victorian stained glass
  • Fascinating ancient library and archive
  • Daily and festival services; sermons
  • Events and exhibitions throughout the year
  • Cloister Cafe
  • Information leaflets of Worcester Cathedral available in several languages
  • Cathedral shop
  • Toilets
  • Nearby parking, bus and train stations
  • Access to most parts of the Cathedral is available for disabled visitors – access is not available to the Tower and the Library
  • A tactile guide can be used by the visually impaired
  • A loop is available at all services for the hard of hearing 
  • Education programme
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Meeting, Training and Conference facilities in the The Hickes room available for hire (for 6 – 60) with optional supporting Catering
  • Professional catering service for a range of functions and events that can be held in The Chapter House, The Cloister, College Hall and on College Green
  •  Tours of Worcester Cathedral
  • Historical tours – prebooked all year round and tailored to your own requirements
  • Turn up for a Tour at 11am and 2.30pm, Monday to Saturday (March –end Nov, excl Good Friday); 11am and 2.30pm Saturday’s only (Dec – end Feb); £4 pp pay at the Cathedral Shop
  • Climb The Tower (weather and events permitting) from 28 March – 1 November 2015 on Saturdays, Bank Holidays (excluding Good Friday) and weekdays during the school spring, summer and autumn holidays from 11am to 5pm, last entry at 4.30pm
  • Private tour of the ancient Library – by prior appointment only
  • A World War 1 – Worcester Cathedral Connections Tour can be arranged with a Cathedral Guide linking some of the people who were part of the Worcester Cathedral community and their part in the war.
  • Talks by King John’s Tomb for pre-booked groups of 6 or more persons.
  • View King John’s Will and artefacts (from Sept 2015). Pre-booked group visits to the Cathedral’s medieval Library to see King John’s Will, the oldest remaining Royal Testament in England, his artefacts and relics.  £5 per person
  • Bespoke tours of the Bell tower, including a Battle of Worcester 1651 talk from the top; Upper Reaches (Behind the scenes); or of our working Mason’s yard
  • Tours for School groups or young people
  •  Mobile App trails and interactive touchscreens
  • Crypt exhibition
  • Main floor – Choose the Cathedral or Pilgrim Trail to bring to life the rich historical and spiritual significance of the cathedral.
  • Find out about the Cathedral’s Anglo-Saxon roots, special saints, glorious musical heritage and much more.
  • Download the free App for phones and tablets
  •  Music
  • Bellringing
  • Choirs
  • Concerts and Recitals
  • Three Choirs Festival