Education

Every visit is tailored to meet the requirments of each School, College or University. We offer a variety of different tours and activities, so please ring to discuss a suitable date and your requirements.

The majority of our Education Guides are from teaching backgrounds and have all been specially trained to work in the department.  We are all CRB checked.

Our facilities include:

Self-guided visit

This allows you to visit the Cathedral and carry our your own prepared work. 

Activity booklet or Cathedral Trail

A tour with our trained guides of approximately an hour. This can be a general tour, or focus on a particular aspect, for example, symbolism, vestments, altar frontals.

A Programmed Day

Your day will begin with a welcome in the Nave. Most full day programmes have three sessions - a tour; a themed activity working in groups to produce items for school; a craft activity relating to their visit creating a souvenir to take home.

 Students should remain in small groups supervised by an adult.

• Pilgrimages 
• Activities - including brass rubbing, clay gargoyle and tile making, sketching 
• Holiday activities for children and families in partnership with the local museum.

To discuss your needs, our charges and arrange a visit, contact us on                01392 285983, email: visitors@exeter-cathedral.org.uk.

Print Page