Spire Visits @ Chichester Cathedral

Ascend via 164 steps through nearly 950 years of history, guided by knowledgeable volunteers, to Chichester Cathedral’s Lantern. This 45 minute journey includes climbing winding staircases and exploring roof spaces previously closed to the public.

Offering breath-taking panoramic views, visitors can see as far as the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Goodwood and more. 

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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 spire.
• 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 the spring our nesting peregrine falcons can become territorial. 

Additional safety rules are in place while visitors are in open area known as the Lantern. 
The safety of our visitors is of paramount importance. If the peregrines exhibit erratic behaviour, the time spent in the Lantern will be reduced or interrupted at the Guides' discretion.