{"id":5858,"date":"2021-08-02T11:19:08","date_gmt":"2021-08-02T11:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/?p=5858"},"modified":"2023-06-13T09:09:14","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T09:09:14","slug":"worcester-cathedral-visiting-summer-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/2021\/08\/worcester-cathedral-visiting-summer-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Worcester Cathedral &#8211; Visiting Summer 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Worcester Cathedral is a highlight for anyone visiting Worcester.\u00a0It is one of England&#8217;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.\u00a0 The Cathedral&#8217;s attractions include King John&#8217;s tomb, Prince Arthur&#8217;s Chantry, St Wulfstan&#8217;s Norman Crypt, medieval cloisters, magnificent Victorian stained glass and examples of every period of early English architecture from 11th to late 14th Century.<\/p>\n<p>Whether to view the incredible architecture, take part in one of their events, see of their regular exhibitions, or come to one of the services, it is well worth a visit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/worccathedral.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3764\" src=\"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/worccathedral.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/worccathedral.jpg 480w, http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/worccathedral-300x201.jpg 300w, http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/worccathedral-150x100.jpg 150w, http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/worccathedral-400x268.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">Latest updates for your visit to Worcester Cathedral<\/h2>\n<div class=\"large-text_paragraphs\">\n<h3>Open for Visiting.<br \/>\nFor opening times\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestercathedral.co.uk\/visit-us\/opening-times\">click here<\/a>.<br \/>\nFor tour times\u00a0<a title=\"Tours\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestercathedral.co.uk\/visit-us\/tours\" data-udi=\"umb:\/\/document\/213dae5ef9c24f138d40fa6d554854eb\">click here.<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The tower is closed at this time, and other areas of the Cathedral may be restricted. You can\u00a0<a title=\"Planned Closures\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestercathedral.co.uk\/visit-us\/planned-closures\" data-udi=\"umb:\/\/document\/df0a65f83b5f40a2bcbf83df7703e351\">find more details on planned closures here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Track and Trace System<\/h3>\n<p>In accordance with government and Church of England advice, all worshippers and visitors are strongly encouraged to use the \u2018track and trace\u2019 system in operation at the Cathedral. This takes two forms:<\/p>\n<h3>Your safety<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Your safety and that of our staff is of paramount importance to us.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>visitors are asked to wear a face covering inside the Cathedral and use the Track and Trace facilities provided.<\/li>\n<li>Social distancing signs and measures are in place to help make the Cathedral COVID secure.<\/li>\n<li>There are hand sanitisers available at the entrance, exit and in key locations.<\/li>\n<li>A strict\u00a0cleaning regime happens daily and is ongoing through the day.<\/li>\n<li>There are socially-distanced seats and standing areas within the Nave.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Cathedral has been awarded a Visit England &#8216;We&#8217;re Good to Go&#8217; award.<\/p>\n<p><b>There are a number of events and exhibitions\u00a0coming soon.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestercathedral.co.uk\/whats-on\/the-leaves-of-the-trees\">Leaves of the Trees<\/a> is an art installation which is a reflective memorial. During August 5,000 steel &#8216;Hope&#8217; leaves\u00a0 will be a memorial to the effects of the pandemic.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/hope-and-blurred-window-web-version.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5910\" src=\"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/hope-and-blurred-window-web-version.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/hope-and-blurred-window-web-version.jpg 500w, http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/hope-and-blurred-window-web-version-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/hope-and-blurred-window-web-version-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/hope-and-blurred-window-web-version-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There are also a number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestercathedral.co.uk\/whats-on\/summer-activities-at-the-cathedral?d=2021-08-04\">summer activities for families<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/summer-activities.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5869\" src=\"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/summer-activities.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/summer-activities.png 500w, http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/summer-activities-150x150.png 150w, http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/summer-activities-300x300.png 300w, http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/summer-activities-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>From 18-26 August you can also find out about the restoration of the 12th Century sculpture <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestercathedral.co.uk\/whats-on\/discover-christ-in-majesty\">Christ in Majesty<\/a>\u00a0and see the work close up.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/227240890_4246101455468187_1913677203838929162_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5909 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/227240890_4246101455468187_1913677203838929162_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/227240890_4246101455468187_1913677203838929162_n.jpg 640w, http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/227240890_4246101455468187_1913677203838929162_n-300x235.jpg 300w, http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/227240890_4246101455468187_1913677203838929162_n-150x118.jpg 150w, http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/227240890_4246101455468187_1913677203838929162_n-400x314.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Worcester Cathedral is a highlight for anyone visiting Worcester. It is one of England&#8217;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&#8217;s attractions include King John&#8217;s tomb, Prince Arthur&#8217;s Chantry, St Wulfstan&#8217;s Norman Crypt, medieval [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5858"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5858"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5858\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5911,"href":"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5858\/revisions\/5911"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5858"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5858"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5858"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}