A specialist guide will introduce you to the masons – Master, quarryman, banker and journeyman – who created the first fully Gothic cathedral in this country: their tools, training travels, specializations and the stone of course.
You will firstly discover the meaning of the renowned West Front. Then to inside, to see a selection of the masons’ superlative work, whether structural or decorative. For instance, the enigmatic stiff-leaf capitals (Pevsner: “The best place in England [or elsewhere?] to study and enjoy ...”), headstops present or (missing?), corbels, roundels, piers, shafts, delicate frills, oddities – and the mysterious green men.
You may even glimpse the allied trades of carpenter. mortar-maker and blacksmith.
Come to enjoy and learn by joining this Special Interest Tour!
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Please note: This tour will include a visit to the Chapter House which is accessible only via uneven medieval stairs. If you require a step-free tour, please email visits@wellscathedral.org.uk
The maximum group size for this tour is 12, and the tour will last approximately 1hour
Booking your tickets
Bookings can be made via Eventbrite up to 24 hours prior to the tour taking place. Want to make a last minute booking? Call us on 01749 671663 or ask at the Welcome Desk on the day of your visit.
Where to meet your guide
Check in at the Welcome Desk in the New Entry Cloister. A few minutes before your tour start time a Guide will meet you and take you to the tour start point.
