Roof Visits @ Chichester Cathedral

Ascend through nearly 950 years of history, guided by knowledgeable volunteers, to the roof spaces of Chichester Cathedral. This 45 minute journey includes climbing winding staircases and exploring roof spaces previously closed to the public.

This visit does not include access to the Cathedral Lantern.

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• Please check in with our staff at the West Doors of the Cathedral then meet your guide in the South Transept. 
• Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour time: a health & safety briefing precedes the tour. If you arrive late, you will not be permitted to join the tour.
• If you are late for the tour, no refunds will be given, without prior purchase of payment protection. 
• Photography of the tour is permitted at points. Your guide will indicate these locations. Tripods are not permitted on the tour. 
• Tours may be cancelled due to safeguarding or safety concerns from Cathedral Guides, or high winds and inclement weather.
• Please note that there are no places to sit throughout the tour.
• Please note tours are in English only.
• Please note there is no wheelchair access to the roof spaces.
• Dogs are not permitted on this tour. 
• Food and drink is not permitted on the tour.
• Suitable footwear, with good grip, must be worn.
• Small, cross body bags are permitted. 
• We are unable to store personal items, larger bags or luggage on site. 

Please note that during June and July our nesting peregrine falcon chicks fledge. 
This visit does not include entrance to the Cathedral Lantern.