Roof Tour – April
Roof Tours – April 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 […]
Onwards & Upwards Tours – April
Onwards & Upwards Tours – April 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 will also discover the […]
The Bishop’s Palace Garden & Cathedral Tour
The Bishop’s Palace Garden & Cathedral Tour The Bishop’s Palace Garden & Cathedral Tour is an opportunity to visit a beautiful area in the centre of Exeter. It begins inside Exeter Cathedral with a look at the parts of the building which can be seen from the Palace Garden. The tour continues with a walk […]
Roof Tours – March
Roof Tours – March 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 […]
Kings & Queens Tour – April
Kings & Queens Tour – April Wednesday 16 April 2025 at 1:30pm Founded by King Edward the Confessor in 1050, and with King Charles III as the current royal patron for its 2020s Development Appeal, Exeter Cathedral has a long history of royal connections. Join us to discover the stories of Exeter Cathedral’s royal patrons […]
Romanesque to Gothic Tour – May
Romanesque to Gothic Tour – May Friday 2 May 2025 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 […]
Romanesque to Gothic Tour – April
Romanesque to Gothic Tour – April Thursday 10 April 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 […]
Romanesque to Gothic Tour – March
Romanesque to Gothic Tour – March Friday 28 March 2025 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 […]
Stones & Bones: The Cathedral Precinct Tour – May
Stones & Bones: The Cathedral Precinct Tour – May 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 […]
Stones & Bones: The Cathedral Precinct Tour – April
Stones & Bones: The Cathedral Precinct Tour – April 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 […]