NOTICE 11.07.25 - Due to emergency electrical works being conducted by UK Power Networks, there is currently no access through Christ Church Gate.
During general visiting hours, access to the Precincts will be via the Cathedral Visitor Centre:
10am-5pm Friday, Saturday & Monday-Wednesday
12pm-5pm Sunday
The Precincts will not be open for visiting outside of general visiting hours.
Access for services will be via Postern Gate - except for the 11am Sunday Eucharist, which will be accessible through the Visitor Centre from 10am.
Thank you for your understanding.
Planning your visit? Check our opening times and upcoming closures.
Cathedral Library Tours
Dates in July - December
Join a guided tour to learn more about the Library and to explore some of the collection close-up.
The Howley-Harrison Library was rebuilt over the Infirmary Cloister in 1665 and recently restored to its splendid 19th century décor. It is the largest individual collection in the Library, made up of approximately 16,000 books and pamphlets.
Our Cathedral Library collection includes books from the early decades of printing onwards, including books from some of the earliest European printing presses.
Dates:
- Thursdays 10 & 31 July, 14:00-14:45
- Thursday 7 August, 14:00-14:45
- Thursday 25 September, 14:00-14:45
- Thursday 9 October, 14:00-14:45
- Thursday 13 November, 14:00-14:45
- Thursday 4 December, 14:00-14:45
£8 per person. Cathedral admission not included.
Pre-booking required. Not suitable for under 12s.
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