SCHOOLS & EARLY YEARS TOURS
Through our expert guides and education team, we are able to offer tours on a variety of subjects. The tours listed below are the most commonly requested tours, but we can deliver tours on a variety of subjects and areas, from Christianity and links to others faiths to the English Civil War, so please do get in touch to arrange a bespoke tour which suits the needs of your students and your school. It is also possible to mix and match elements of tours to suit a visit. We are also happy to work with your school to provide resources and support for delivering learning outcomes pre and post your visit to the Cathedral.
Discover the Cathedral
Available for: KS1, KS2, KS3/4
Duration: 1hr 15 minutes
Our most popular tour, covering historical and religious aspects of the Cathedral. It gives pupils an understanding of the main features of a Christian church and also gives the opportunity to encounter information about the history of the Cathedral and the people who built it, how it has changed over time, the role of the Bishop, and how the Cathedral is used today.
Spirituality Trail
Available for: KS2, KS3/4
Duration: 1hr 45 minutes
The Spirituality Trail is divided into two parts - a tour of the Cathedral, exploring the different areas such as the Nave, Chapter House and Quire, looking at how these sacred places are used during services and the life of the Cathedral, followed by a multi-sensory interactive trail. During this trail, pupils will be able to experience spiritual activities such as foot-washing, lighting candles and using fire paper, in order to gain greater understanding of the meaning behind these actions. This tour is suitable for pupils and teachers of all faiths.
Storytelling at the Crib
Available for: Early Years and KS1
Duration: 1hr
Listen to our guides tell the story of the Nativity and join in as we make our way around the Cathedral to see the crib. A perfect way to end the Christmas term for nurseries, playgroups and KS1 classes.
(Storytelling at the Crib is available at Christmas only)
Cost: £3.30 per student with a £20 administration fee
(fee not applicable for Storytelling at the Crib).
book your visit
For more information on any of the tours or to discuss a visit, contact the Visitor Services team on 01543 306150 or email visitorservices@lichfield-cathedral.org
Booking a visit to the Cathedral for your school or educational group is very simple and straightforward.
- Please contact our bookings team who can be reached via email on visitorservices@lichfield-cathedral.org or by phone on 01543 306150.
- We recommend contacting us at least 1 month in advance of a visit. Once a date has been agreed, you will receive an email in order to confirm booking.
- The next element is to discuss which visit or visits packages you and your students are interested in experiencing while at the Cathedral. If there is something more specific or slightly different than anything in this list of packages, please let the team know, and they will work with you to create something which suits your learning objectives.
- Additional rooms can be booked at no extra charge for students to eat their lunch, or to be used as a classroom. These tend to be booked up very quickly and have an upper limit on the number of students per room, so discussion is essential.
- We require notification of final student numbers at least 2 weeks before the visit. An invoice will then be sent before or after the visit as agreed. Payment is due in full within 14 days of the invoice. (Cheques should be made payable to ‘Lichfield Cathedral’)
- A risk assessment for the Cathedral can be provided as a guide for your own, however we strongly recommend visiting the Cathedral and completing your own risk assessment before a visit takes place. Risk assessments are the responsibility of the visiting school.
- If you do not wish to book a tour but still wish to visit the Cathedral, please call the bookings team on 01543 306150 or The Chapter Office on 01543 306100 to let us know that you are visiting - we will then be able to advise if there is an event or large service on which could impede a visit.
If you have any further queries, please get in touch.