The Special Interest Tours of the Cathedral explore in detail the glorious stained glass, beautiful embroideries, awe-inspiring Gothic architecture, and fantastic stone carvings.
Tours can be booked up to 24 hours prior to the tour taking place.
Want to make a last minute booking? Call us on 01749 671663 or ask at the Welcome Desk on the day of your visit.
Dates throughout Summer and Autumn.
To book click the link below.
The maximum group size for the Special Interest Tours is currently 12. If you are part of a larger group that would like to experience one of these tours, or a mix of the four, please be in touch with the Visitor Services Co-ordinator, via visits@wellscathedral.org.uk.
Take a closer look at the Cathedral’s
outstanding collection of stained glass,
including the famous Jesse Window.
If you have binoculars, bring them, then you can enjoy the finer details, and marvel at the skills of the gifted artists who designed and made these windows. So, book your tour now!
Discover the brilliant embroideries
of the Quire, alongside the inspired
modern vestments and altar frontals.
Follow a trail of engineering ingenuity
with a closer look at the evolution of
the Cathedral’s Gothic architecture.
Hear the tales and techniques of the
Cathedral’s wonderful stone carvings and masons—
from the sublime to the ridiculous!
Discover the chain gate that links the cathedral to the legendary Vicars’ close. One of our expert guides will walk you through the steps of the Vicars Choral where you will learn about the origins of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited street.
Peek into the atmospheric close chapel and discover this hidden gem. Why is it there? Who put it there?
You will then climb the beautiful and worn stairs into the medieval Vicars’ Hall and learn about how the Vicars Choral used this most amazing space.
And finally explore the Treasury Block which has never been accessible to the public. See the ancient furniture in this fascinating and beautiful space.
