Heritage Open Day at Guildford Cathedral

Occurring
for 6 hours
Venue
Guildford Cathedral
Address
Stag Hill Guildford, GU2 7UP, United Kingdom

A chance to discover more about the Cathedral through a variety of Guided Tours. Find out more about this iconic landmarking Guildford and even see the brick signed by Queen Elizabeth II.
Tours are free but must be booked in advance through our Box Office.

Guided Tours | 11am and 1pm
Celebrate Heritage Open Day by visiting Guildford Cathedral and discover more about this beautiful place of worship and its history. Our team of Guides will lead you around the building sharing their knowledge and answering your questions.
Join our Guides and explore Guildford Cathedral, The People’s Cathedral, an iconic Grade II* listed building, designed and built by Sir Edward Maufe during one of the most turbulent periods of the 20th Century.
Discover the community of 200,000 people who willed it into being through the brick giving campaign.
Enjoy commanding views towards the North Downs as you take in the stunning sculptures by artists such as Eric Gill, Charles Gurrey and Vernon Hill.
The tour lasts approximately an hour.

Tower Tour |12.30pm
This tour involves climbing 249 steps to the top of the Tower led by expert Guides. The reward is a stunning view over Surrey and the surrounding area. For health and safety reasons no children under eight years old will be allowed on the Tour. All children under sixteen years of age must be accompanied by an adult. No person over eighty years of age, infirm, disabled, pregnant ,suffers heart disorders or suffering from any other medical or physical condition which could be affected by the climb will be allowed onto the Tour. Visitors sign a risk acceptance form.
Join our Tower Tour Guides on an exciting journey spiralling up the 249 steps to the top of Guildford Cathedral. Pass through our Ringing Chamber and Bell Chamber containing the only ring of 12 bells in the Diocese. Enjoy the stunning 360° views across Guildford and towards London.
Please meet in the South Porch at least 15 minutes before the tour is scheduled to begin for a briefing.

Architecture Tours | 1.30pm and 3pm
Join our resident architect, John Bailey, for a fascinating tour as he tells the story of our building

All tours are FREE but BOOKING ESSENTIAL from Guildford Cathedral Box Office
Guildford Cathedral - Box Office

Guildford Cathedral

Guildford Cathedral is a warm-hearted community that is open to God, open to all.

We are delighted to be welcoming congregations to both our said and choral services. Details of all services are on the Cathedral website and wherever possible are streamed via our YouTube Channel

The Cathedral is generally open Monday - Saturday 8.30am - 4.30pm and Sundays 1.30pm - 3.30pm both for visitors and for individual prayer.  Services are also held outside of these times so please check the website for details. We are a busy working Cathedral and sometimes events and services will mean that we need to close to visitors, please do check the Cathedral website for up to date details.

The Cathedral Shop is open Monday - Thursday 9.30am - 4.30pm,9.30am - 4.00pm Fridays and Saturdays and offers a wide range of gifts and cards for baptisms, first communion, confirmation, marriage, ordination, birthdays ... you need to come and see the lovely range of items our team has selected for you; the stock changes on a regular basis, so please do come and visit.

Seasons Cafe is open Monday - Saturday 9am - 3pm, and on Sundays 9am - 12 noon. The cafe offers a great range of beverages and tasty treats. All are welcome whether it be mums meeting up with their toddlers for a catch up and drink, somewhere convenient for an informal business meeting or friends meeting for lunch. As well as the eat in facility there are outdoor tables for you to use, and Seasons also offer an outside catering service.

We do encourage everyone to check the website before leaving home to come to the Cathedral, whether for a service or prayer, in case there have been any last minute changes to opening – these will be advertised on the Cathedral Diary on the website.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Cathedral.




Guildford Cathedral is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer(s. The Diocese of Guildford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our Safeguarding Officers. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services. Links to the Cathedral Safeguarding policies can be found at https://www.guildford-cathedral.org/safeguarding


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Emma Law

Guildford Cathedral
Stag Hill
GUILDFORD
Surrey

GU2 7UP
Reception
(01483) 547860

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Heritage Open Day at Guildford Cathedral

Occurring
for 6 hours
Venue
Guildford Cathedral
Address
Stag Hill Guildford, GU2 7UP, United Kingdom

A chance to discover more about the Cathedral through a variety of Guided Tours. Find out more about this iconic landmarking Guildford and even see the brick signed by Queen Elizabeth II.
Tours are free but must be booked in advance through our Box Office.

Guided Tours | 11am and 1pm
Celebrate Heritage Open Day by visiting Guildford Cathedral and discover more about this beautiful place of worship and its history. Our team of Guides will lead you around the building sharing their knowledge and answering your questions.
Join our Guides and explore Guildford Cathedral, The People’s Cathedral, an iconic Grade II* listed building, designed and built by Sir Edward Maufe during one of the most turbulent periods of the 20th Century.
Discover the community of 200,000 people who willed it into being through the brick giving campaign.
Enjoy commanding views towards the North Downs as you take in the stunning sculptures by artists such as Eric Gill, Charles Gurrey and Vernon Hill.
The tour lasts approximately an hour.

Tower Tour |12.30pm
This tour involves climbing 249 steps to the top of the Tower led by expert Guides. The reward is a stunning view over Surrey and the surrounding area. For health and safety reasons no children under eight years old will be allowed on the Tour. All children under sixteen years of age must be accompanied by an adult. No person over eighty years of age, infirm, disabled, pregnant ,suffers heart disorders or suffering from any other medical or physical condition which could be affected by the climb will be allowed onto the Tour. Visitors sign a risk acceptance form.
Join our Tower Tour Guides on an exciting journey spiralling up the 249 steps to the top of Guildford Cathedral. Pass through our Ringing Chamber and Bell Chamber containing the only ring of 12 bells in the Diocese. Enjoy the stunning 360° views across Guildford and towards London.
Please meet in the South Porch at least 15 minutes before the tour is scheduled to begin for a briefing.

Architecture Tours | 1.30pm and 3pm
Join our resident architect, John Bailey, for a fascinating tour as he tells the story of our building

All tours are FREE but BOOKING ESSENTIAL from Guildford Cathedral Box Office
Guildford Cathedral - Box Office