Library Tours

The Library, situated on the upper floor of our unique two-story Chapter House, is one of the Cathedral’s best-loved treasures. It houses a magnificent collection of early printed books and hand-copied manuscripts. Highlights include a 15th century copy of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, one of only three surviving hand-coloured 16th century printed copies of Christopher Saxton’s map book of Tudor England and Wales, and a manuscript set of orders signed by Charles I.

Following completion of restoration and repairs to the Chapter House roof, the Library is offering a limited number of public tours. Climb 35 spiral steps to the historic library and view some of our best books and manuscripts.

Tours on the following dates (all tours at 10.30am):

Wednesday 3 April
Saturday 6 April
Wednesday 1 May
Saturday 4 May
Wednesday 5 June
Saturday 8 June
Wednesday 10 July
Saturday 13 July
Wednesday 7 August
Saturday 10 August
Wednesday 4 September
Saturday 7 September
Wednesday 2 October
Saturday 5 October
Wednesday 6 November
Saturday 9 November

£18 per person.

Tickets available in the Cathedral Gift Area, the Cathedral Gift Shop in the Three Spires Shopping Centre, by phoning 01543 306150, or through our online box office.