Visit Salisbury Cathedral this summer
Exploring Salisbury Cathedral has been made easier for Sunday visitors this summer. Between the May Bank Holiday weekend and August Bank holiday weekend, Sunday 30 May to Sunday 29 August inclusive, visitors will be able to enjoy a longer time in this beautiful and historic building, see its treasures and soak up its special atmosphere before Evensong takes place at the later time of 4.30pm.
The Dean of Salisbury, The Very Revd June Osborne, said “We are aware that many visitors to our cathedral, including those who live in and around Salisbury, can only come at the weekend and have thought about what we can do to create a longer open period between our Sunday services. This later start time is an experiment which we hope will prove beneficial for them and also work for the congregation during the long light afternoons of summer. Of course, Choral Evensong then provides the opportunity for visitors to hear the marvellous sound of the Cathedral Choir.”
Recommended viewing times for visitors on Sundays for these summer weeks are 12 noon – 4.00pm. It is hoped that visitors will make a voluntary donation as they visit the Cathedral and view the finest of the four remaining original 1215 Magna Carta in the Chapter House. Free guided tours with the friendly and specially trained volunteer guides are available as always, with extra guides on duty through the summer months.
Tower Tours on Sundays (2.00pm and 4.00pm during the summer months) can be booked in advance by telephoning 01722 555156. Visitors can explore the roof spaces, climbing the 332 steps to the base of the spire in relatively easy stages where there are breathtaking views over the surrounding town and countryside.
Refreshments are available from 9.30am – 5.30pm in the cathedral’s fully licensed Refectory Restaurant including morning coffee, freshly prepared lunches and afternoon tea.
Salisbury Cathedral is one of Britain’s finest medieval cathedrals. It offers a warm welcome to all who visit and seeks to strengthen church and community life in the diocese. Salisbury Cathedral celebrates the presence of God through worship, music and art and has a special commitment to challenging injustice and fostering reconciliation, both at home and abroad. Over 250,000 people visit the Cathedral each year to marvel at the peace and beauty of the 750 year old building and admire Britain’s tallest spire. The finest original copy of the 1215 Magna Carta is on permanent display to visitors in the Chapter House.
For more information, visit: salisburycathedral.org.uk
