Worcester Cathedral Library Tour Summer 2025
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Worcester Cathedral Library Tour Summer 2025

By Worcester Cathedral

Explore the medieval library of Worcester Cathedral on a guided tour

Location

Worcester Cathedral

College Yard Worcester WR1 2LA United Kingdom

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Highlights

  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 2 days before event

About this event

About the Tour

Worcester Cathedral Library is opening its doors to the public in Summer 2025 with a limited number of Library tours! Our Library is the second-largest Cathedral library in the country, and contains numerous historical treasures, documents, and artefacts.

Join us as we explore some of the Library's hidden treasures, including medieval manuscripts, early printed books, maps, 17th century printed books, and other historical documents!

Tours last 45 minutes, but please allow 60 minutes to include time to ascend and descend the medieval staircase.

On arrival, please head to the Front Desk with your ticket ready, 15 minutes prior to start time. Our Visitor Welcome Assistants will be there to help answer any questions.

Unfortunately there is no disabled access to the Library, as it is up a 46-step spiral medieval staircase. Please wear appropiate footwear.


About the Library

The Library, which is reputed to be the second largest Cathedral Library in this country, contains a collection of Medieval manuscripts from Anglo-Saxon times onwards.

It also houses books collected from the 16th century to the present day together with pictures, prints, artefacts and archives.

The famous Worcester Antiphoner (containing the music and liturgy used in the Cathedral and monastery between 1220 and 1225) and the historic Music Library are also housed here.


Access

The Library is housed above the South Nave Aisle and access to it is up a spiral staircase (46 steep steps). Access is not suitable for the infirm and people with heart conditions. Children will not be admitted unless accompanied by an adult and we regret that no child under 8 years may be admitted due to Health and Safety Regulations.

Frequently asked questions

Age Restrictions

Unfortunately, for Health and Safety purposes, we cannot include those under the age of 8 on the tour. Anyone aged 8-18 must be accompanied by an adult (18+) with a paying ticket.

Parking

There are many carparks located within a few minutes' walk of Worcester Cathedral. The closest carparks are NCP Cathedral Square, King Street Carpark, and Copenhagen Street Carpark. Please check the City Council website here for more information:https://www.worcester.gov.uk/parking/parking-sites

What about access?

The Cathedral Library is located within Worcester Cathedral, above the South of the Nave. Unfortunately, there is no disabled access. Access to the Library is via a narrow, steep medieval staircase of 46 steps, with a rope handrail. Please wear appropriate footwear.

Refunds

Refunds are accepted up to 48 hours prior to the event, through Eventbrite.

Ammenities

The Cathedral has a Cafe, shop, and toilets in the Cloisters, which will be open along with the Cathedral itself. There are no toilets in the Library itself.

How long will the tour last?

All tours start at 12.30 and end at 13.30 which allows time to access the Library via its medieval staircase. You will spend approximately 45 minutes in the library itself.

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