Working with our contractors, Historic Property Restoration Limited (HPR), we are really delighted to be able to offer you a first opportunity for an exclusive sneak preview at our building works and to see the progress we are making with our National Lottery Heritage Fund project, Common Ground in Sacred Space.

On Saturday 19 September 2020 (part of the national Heritage Open Day initiative) we are opening the Cathedral’s west doors for a special preview event to welcome you back, our loyal supporters, and to thank you for your support during these difficult times. Pre-booked small groups will have their first view of the Nave in its state of glorious disarray during the capital works, see HPR in action, hear more from one of the Cathedral team, and have a chance to ask questions and take photographs.

We are inviting you to book for a place on any available viewing time slot. Spaces are really limited and are available on a first come first served basis. Viewings last for approximately 30 minutes and will take place immediately inside the West doors around the font area.

If you would like to attend, please book via Eventbrite.

We know that this first opportunity to show off the Nave will be extremely popular. If you’re unable to book a place then please do let the Cathedral's Marketing and Communications Manager, Catherine Mair, know if you’d like to be considered for future such events and we will set up additional ones in the very near future. Catherine can be contacted by email at: catherine.mair@newcastlecathedral.org.uk

If you are able to book a slot, please note that attendees will be required to wear a mask (although we understand some are unable to for medical reasons). Please also wear sturdy footwear and assemble outside the West Door shortly before the viewing time where a member of the team will take your name.

We are very excited to be able to offer this opportunity and are very much looking forward to welcoming you back to Newcastle Cathedral very soon.

Please note, visitors to the Cathedral are required to comply with the following:

• All visitors must book a ticket in advance.
• Please book one ticket per person.
• Tickets are for your use only and are non-transferable.
• In line with government guidelines, you are required to wear a face covering for the duration of your visit. Please remember to bring one with you. Please also wear sturdy footwear.
• Please assemble outside the West Door shortly before the viewing time and no more than 10 minutes before your allocated time slot.
• When you arrive, please have your ticket ready to show a member of the Cathedral team, either on your phone or a printed copy.
• Sadly, if you're more than 10 minutes late, we won’t be able to guarantee you entry.
• We have set up a one-way system upon entering the Cathedral's west end. Please follow the signs.
• Unfortunately, we aren't able to provide toilet facilities during your visit.
• We are also unable to provide refreshments and none are permitted in the building during your visit.
• To help keep everyone safe, please follow social distancing and government guidance when you visit. If you are showing any of the symptoms of coronavirus, or if you've been in contact with anyone that has the virus in the last 14 days, please don't visit.

By reserving your ticket you agree to Newcastle Cathedral collecting the contact information you provide for COVID-19 contact tracing purposes. The contact information you provide will be held securely and in accordance with our Data Privacy Policy which can be found on our website at: https://newcastlecathedral.org.uk/privacy-policy/