Onwards & Upwards: November Tours
Onwards & Upwards: November Tours Thursday 7 November 2024 at 11am Thursday 14 November 2024 at 11am Thursday 21 November 2024 at 11am Thursday 28 November 2024 at 11am Explore Exeter Cathedral at ground level to discover its finest medieval features, before heading upwards, into its fascinating roof space. Walk high above the nave, along […]
Onwards & Upwards: October Tour
Onwards & Upwards: October Tour Thursday 3 October at 11am Explore Exeter Cathedral at ground level to discover its finest medieval features, before heading upwards, into its fascinating roof space. Walk high above the nave, along the vaulted ceiling, and learn about the ‘racking’ that might have resulted the complete destruction of the roof. You […]
Roof Tours: October
Roof Tours: October This fascinating behind-the-scenes tour takes you into the roof void, high above the Nave, the South Tower, the Lead Room, the Ringing Chamber and then through the spaces in the North Tower. If weather permits we extend the tour out onto the roof of the North Tower to enjoy some of the […]
Reformation Tours: October
Reformation Tours: October 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 people related to God, the Bible and the Church itself. Take a closer look at […]
Stones & Bones: October Tours
Stones & Bones: October Tours 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) and uncover the medieval murder of a local priest. Learn about the buildings of […]
Kings and Queens Tour at Exeter Cathedral
Kings and Queens Tour at Exeter Cathedral Monday 7 October 1:30pm-3:30pm Royalty at Exeter Cathedral… Founded by King Edward the Confessor in 1050, and with His Majesty King Charles III as the patron for the 2020’s Development Appeal, Exeter Cathedral has a long history of royal connections. Join us to discover the stories of Exeter […]
Uncovering the Civil War at Exeter Cathedral
Uncovering the Civil War at Exeter Cathedral Thursday 26 September at 2.30pm Tour begins in the Cathedral and ends in the Cathedral Library and Archives. The seventeenth century began with Queen Elizabeth I and ended with Prince William of Orange on the English throne. In the time between, the Stuart Kings came from Scotland to […]
Romanesque to Gothic: September Tours
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 unique features of this architectural masterpiece. September Romanesque to Gothic […]
Reformation Tours: September
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 people related to God, the Bible and the Church itself. Take a closer look at some of the […]
Stones & Bones: September Tours
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) and uncover the medieval murder of a local priest. Learn about the buildings of the Close and the evolution […]