Bells & Beams Tour – November
Bells & Beams Tour The Bells & Beams Tour will take place on: Monday 13 November at 2pm Thursday 23 November at 2pm Our Bells & Beams Tour takes you into the roof void of Exeter Cathedral, through the South Tower, Lead Room and into the Ringing Chamber. This new tour offers visitors an unprecedented […]
Reformation Tours: November
Reformation Tours: November Saturday 4 November at 1:30pm Friday 10 November at 1:30pm Monday 13 November at 1:30pm Monday 20 November at 1:30pm Monday 27 November at 1:30pm The 16th century Reformation caused the greatest ever upheaval in the life and fabric of Exeter Cathedral. Begun under the reign of King Henry VIII, the break […]
Onwards and Upwards Tours: November
Onwards and Upwards Tours – November An exciting in depth tour of both the magnificent ground floor and roof of Exeter Cathedral. Visit the Exeter Cathedral roof and climb high above the Nave, walking along the vaulted ceiling and see the ‘racking’ that could have resulted in the complete destruction of the roof. Step through […]
Roof Tours – November
Roof Tours – November Roof Tours will be taking place throughout November 2023 This fascinating behind-the-scenes tour takes you into the roof void high above the Nave, into the South Tower, the Lead Room and the Ringing Chamber and then through the spaces in the North Tower. If weather permits we extend the tour onto […]
Kings and Queens Tours – October
Kings and Queens Tours – October In the year of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III join a fascinating tour following one-thousand years of royal connections to Exeter Cathedral. Learn about a princess baptised in Exeter, water conduits running with wine to celebrate a coronation and a king who came to pass judgement […]
Roof Tours – October
Roof Tours – October Roof Tours will be taking place throughout October 2023 This fascinating behind-the-scenes tour takes you into the roof void high above the Nave, into the South Tower, the Lead Room and the Ringing Chamber and then through the spaces in the North Tower. If weather permits we extend the tour onto […]
Romanesque to Gothic Tours: October
Romanesque to Gothic Tours: October Saturday 28 October at 1:30pm Take a closer look at Exeter Cathedral’s exterior and learn about its successive phases of building work, starting with a Norman Cathedral and culminating in the decorated Gothic Cathedral we can see today. Learn how its appearance has evolved over 900 years and discover the […]
Onwards and Upwards Tours: October
Onwards and Upwards Tours – October An exciting in depth tour of both the magnificent ground floor and roof of Exeter Cathedral. Visit the Exeter Cathedral roof and climb high above the Nave, walking along the vaulted ceiling and see the ‘racking’ that could have resulted in the complete destruction of the roof. Step through […]
Reformation Tours: October
Reformation Tours: October Thursday 5 October at 1:30pm Tuesday 17 October at 1:30pm Saturday 28 October at 11:30am The 16th century Reformation caused the greatest ever upheaval in the life and fabric of Exeter Cathedral. Begun under the reign of King Henry VIII, the break with Rome led to a complete rethinking of the way […]
Stones & Bones: The Cathedral Precinct Tour – October
Stones & Bones: The Cathedral Precinct Tour – October Tuesday 3 October at 11:30am Tuesday 24 October at 11:30am Delve into the history of the Cathedral Green and explore the surrounds of Exeter Cathedral, by tracing their history from Roman time to the present day. Discover the secrets of Exeter’s cemetery (you may be surprised) […]