Tours and Demonstrations - Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire

Tours and Demonstrations

Enhance your visit to Salisbury Cathedral with a guided tour or live demonstration. Discover the hidden details and fascinating stories with our knowledgeable guides, revealing treasures you might otherwise miss.

Opening Time

First Visitor Entry

Sat 25 Jul 2026 | 9:30 am

The Cathedral opens to visitors from 9.30am. The Chapter House, where the Magna Carta is on display, opens from 10.00am. You can also relax and refuel at the Refectory Restaurant (open 9.30am–4.45pm) or enjoy a lighter bite in the Bell Tower Tea Rooms (10am–4.45pm), before browsing for a memento in the Gift Shop, open throughout the day alongside the Cathedral. Don’t miss the Joyful Noise Art Exhibtion, included with your Cathedral Admission Ticket.

Stories from the Archive

Sat 25 Jul 2026 | 2:15 pm

A 10-15 minute talk showcasing a selection of fascinating items from the Cathedral’s Archive.

Last Admission

Last Visitor Entry

Sat 25 Jul 2026 | 4:15 pm

The Cathedral remains open until 5pm (last entry 4.15pm), with the Gift Shop and the Chapter House and its Magna Carta exhibition also closing at 5pm. For those enjoying refreshments, both the Refectory Restaurant and Bell Tower Tea Rooms serve until 4.45pm. Visitors are very welcome to stay for Choral Evensong or Evening Prayer at 5.30pm.

Opening Time

First Visitor Entry

Mon 27 Jul 2026 | 9:30 am

The Cathedral opens to visitors from 9.30am. The Chapter House, where the Magna Carta is on display, opens from 10.00am. You can also relax and refuel at the Refectory Restaurant (open 9.30am–4.45pm) or enjoy a lighter bite in the Bell Tower Tea Rooms (10am–4.45pm), before browsing for a memento in the Gift Shop, open throughout the day alongside the Cathedral. Don’t miss the Joyful Noise Art Exhibtion, included with your Cathedral Admission Ticket.

Embroidery Demonstration

Mon 27 Jul 2026 | 10:30 am

Try some embroidery. Watch our sewing volunteers at work and enjoy the opportunity to add your own stitch to our Visitor’s Frame. Drop-in any time between 10.30pm -2.30pm

Stained Glass Tour

Mon 27 Jul 2026 | 12:00 pm

Discover the rich history of our beautiful stained glass windows. This guided tour sheds new light on the Cathedral’s history and its community, from the scandal of the medieval glass abandoned in a ditch during the late 1700s, to windows commemorating wars, suffrage and even a Cathedral cat. Tours last approximately one hour.

Last Admission

Last Visitor Entry

Mon 27 Jul 2026 | 4:15 pm

The Cathedral remains open until 5pm (last entry 4.15pm), with the Gift Shop and the Chapter House and its Magna Carta exhibition also closing at 5pm. For those enjoying refreshments, both the Refectory Restaurant and Bell Tower Tea Rooms serve until 4.45pm. Visitors are very welcome to stay for Choral Evensong or Evening Prayer at 5.30pm.

Opening Time

First Visitor Entry

Tue 28 Jul 2026 | 9:30 am

The Cathedral opens to visitors from 9.30am. The Chapter House, where the Magna Carta is on display, opens from 10.00am. You can also relax and refuel at the Refectory Restaurant (open 9.30am–4.45pm) or enjoy a lighter bite in the Bell Tower Tea Rooms (10am–4.45pm), before browsing for a memento in the Gift Shop, open throughout the day alongside the Cathedral. Don’t miss the Joyful Noise Art Exhibtion, included with your Cathedral Admission Ticket.

Meet the Stonemasons

Tue 28 Jul 2026 | 10:30 am

Meet the experts who maintain and restore our Cathedral using tools and techniques that haven’t changed for hundreds of years. We welcome you to ask questions to find out more about life as a Salisbury Cathedral stonemason. Drop-in any time between 10:30-12:30.

Last Admission

Last Visitor Entry

Tue 28 Jul 2026 | 4:15 pm

The Cathedral remains open until 5pm (last entry 4.15pm), with the Gift Shop and the Chapter House and its Magna Carta exhibition also closing at 5pm. For those enjoying refreshments, both the Refectory Restaurant and Bell Tower Tea Rooms serve until 4.45pm. Visitors are very welcome to stay for Choral Evensong or Evening Prayer at 5.30pm.

Opening Time

First Visitor Entry

Thu 30 Jul 2026 | 9:30 am

The Cathedral opens to visitors from 9.30am. The Chapter House, where the Magna Carta is on display, opens from 10.00am. You can also relax and refuel at the Refectory Restaurant (open 9.30am–4.45pm) or enjoy a lighter bite in the Bell Tower Tea Rooms (10am–4.45pm), before browsing for a memento in the Gift Shop, open throughout the day alongside the Cathedral. Don’t miss the Joyful Noise Art Exhibtion, included with your Cathedral Admission Ticket.

Stories from the Archive

Thu 30 Jul 2026 | 2:15 pm

A 10-15 minute talk showcasing a selection of fascinating items from the Cathedral’s Archive.

Last Admission

Last Visitor Entry

Thu 30 Jul 2026 | 4:15 pm

The Cathedral remains open until 5pm (last entry 4.15pm), with the Gift Shop and the Chapter House and its Magna Carta exhibition also closing at 5pm. For those enjoying refreshments, both the Refectory Restaurant and Bell Tower Tea Rooms serve until 4.45pm. Visitors are very welcome to stay for Choral Evensong or Evening Prayer at 5.30pm.

Opening Time

First Visitor Entry

Fri 31 Jul 2026 | 9:30 am

The Cathedral opens to visitors from 9.30am. The Chapter House, where the Magna Carta is on display, opens from 10.00am. You can also relax and refuel at the Refectory Restaurant (open 9.30am–4.45pm) or enjoy a lighter bite in the Bell Tower Tea Rooms (10am–4.45pm), before browsing for a memento in the Gift Shop, open throughout the day alongside the Cathedral. Don’t miss the Joyful Noise Art Exhibtion, included with your Cathedral Admission Ticket.

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Fri 31 Jul 2026 | 7:00 pm

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Opening Time

First Visitor Entry

Sat 1 Aug 2026 | 9:30 am

The Cathedral opens to visitors from 9.30am. The Chapter House, where the Magna Carta is on display, opens from 10.00am. You can also relax and refuel at the Refectory Restaurant (open 9.30am–4.45pm) or enjoy a lighter bite in the Bell Tower Tea Rooms (10am–4.45pm), before browsing for a memento in the Gift Shop, open throughout the day alongside the Cathedral. Don’t miss the Joyful Noise Art Exhibtion, included with your Cathedral Admission Ticket.

Opening Time

First Visitor Entry

Mon 3 Aug 2026 | 9:30 am

The Cathedral opens to visitors from 9.30am. The Chapter House, where the Magna Carta is on display, opens from 10.00am. You can also relax and refuel at the Refectory Restaurant (open 9.30am–4.45pm) or enjoy a lighter bite in the Bell Tower Tea Rooms (10am–4.45pm), before browsing for a memento in the Gift Shop, open throughout the day alongside the Cathedral. Don’t miss the Joyful Noise Art Exhibtion, included with your Cathedral Admission Ticket.

Embroidery Demonstration

Mon 3 Aug 2026 | 10:30 am

Try some embroidery. Watch our sewing volunteers at work and enjoy the opportunity to add your own stitch to our Visitor’s Frame. Drop-in any time between 10.30pm -2.30pm

Stained Glass Tour

Mon 3 Aug 2026 | 12:00 pm

Discover the rich history of our beautiful stained glass windows. This guided tour sheds new light on the Cathedral’s history and its community, from the scandal of the medieval glass abandoned in a ditch during the late 1700s, to windows commemorating wars, suffrage and even a Cathedral cat. Tours last approximately one hour.

Last Admission

Last Visitor Entry

Mon 3 Aug 2026 | 4:15 pm

The Cathedral remains open until 5pm (last entry 4.15pm), with the Gift Shop and the Chapter House and its Magna Carta exhibition also closing at 5pm. For those enjoying refreshments, both the Refectory Restaurant and Bell Tower Tea Rooms serve until 4.45pm. Visitors are very welcome to stay for Choral Evensong or Evening Prayer at 5.30pm.

Opening Time

First Visitor Entry

Tue 4 Aug 2026 | 9:30 am

The Cathedral opens to visitors from 9.30am. The Chapter House, where the Magna Carta is on display, opens from 10.00am. You can also relax and refuel at the Refectory Restaurant (open 9.30am–4.45pm) or enjoy a lighter bite in the Bell Tower Tea Rooms (10am–4.45pm), before browsing for a memento in the Gift Shop, open throughout the day alongside the Cathedral. Don’t miss the Joyful Noise Art Exhibtion, included with your Cathedral Admission Ticket.

Meet the Stonemasons

Tue 4 Aug 2026 | 10:30 am

Meet the experts who maintain and restore our Cathedral using tools and techniques that haven’t changed for hundreds of years. We welcome you to ask questions to find out more about life as a Salisbury Cathedral stonemason. Drop-in any time between 10:30-12:30.

Last Admission

Last Visitor Entry

Tue 4 Aug 2026 | 4:15 pm

The Cathedral remains open until 5pm (last entry 4.15pm), with the Gift Shop and the Chapter House and its Magna Carta exhibition also closing at 5pm. For those enjoying refreshments, both the Refectory Restaurant and Bell Tower Tea Rooms serve until 4.45pm. Visitors are very welcome to stay for Choral Evensong or Evening Prayer at 5.30pm.

Opening Time

First Visitor Entry

Thu 6 Aug 2026 | 9:30 am

The Cathedral opens to visitors from 9.30am. The Chapter House, where the Magna Carta is on display, opens from 10.00am. You can also relax and refuel at the Refectory Restaurant (open 9.30am–4.45pm) or enjoy a lighter bite in the Bell Tower Tea Rooms (10am–4.45pm), before browsing for a memento in the Gift Shop, open throughout the day alongside the Cathedral. Don’t miss the Joyful Noise Art Exhibtion, included with your Cathedral Admission Ticket.

Stories from the Archive

Thu 6 Aug 2026 | 2:15 pm

A 10-15 minute talk showcasing a selection of fascinating items from the Cathedral’s Archive.

Last Admission

Last Visitor Entry

Thu 6 Aug 2026 | 4:15 pm

The Cathedral remains open until 5pm (last entry 4.15pm), with the Gift Shop and the Chapter House and its Magna Carta exhibition also closing at 5pm. For those enjoying refreshments, both the Refectory Restaurant and Bell Tower Tea Rooms serve until 4.45pm. Visitors are very welcome to stay for Choral Evensong or Evening Prayer at 5.30pm.

Opening Time

First Visitor Entry

Sat 8 Aug 2026 | 9:30 am

The Cathedral opens to visitors from 9.30am. The Chapter House, where the Magna Carta is on display, opens from 10.00am. You can also relax and refuel at the Refectory Restaurant (open 9.30am–4.45pm) or enjoy a lighter bite in the Bell Tower Tea Rooms (10am–4.45pm), before browsing for a memento in the Gift Shop, open throughout the day alongside the Cathedral. Don’t miss the Joyful Noise Art Exhibtion, included with your Cathedral Admission Ticket.

Stories from the Archive

Sat 8 Aug 2026 | 2:15 pm

A 10-15 minute talk showcasing a selection of fascinating items from the Cathedral’s Archive.

Last Admission

Last Visitor Entry

Sat 8 Aug 2026 | 4:15 pm

The Cathedral remains open until 5pm (last entry 4.15pm), with the Gift Shop and the Chapter House and its Magna Carta exhibition also closing at 5pm. For those enjoying refreshments, both the Refectory Restaurant and Bell Tower Tea Rooms serve until 4.45pm. Visitors are very welcome to stay for Choral Evensong or Evening Prayer at 5.30pm.

Opening Time

First Visitor Entry

Mon 10 Aug 2026 | 9:30 am

The Cathedral opens to visitors from 9.30am. The Chapter House, where the Magna Carta is on display, opens from 10.00am. You can also relax and refuel at the Refectory Restaurant (open 9.30am–4.45pm) or enjoy a lighter bite in the Bell Tower Tea Rooms (10am–4.45pm), before browsing for a memento in the Gift Shop, open throughout the day alongside the Cathedral. Don’t miss the Joyful Noise Art Exhibtion, included with your Cathedral Admission Ticket.

Embroidery Demonstration

Mon 10 Aug 2026 | 10:30 am

Try some embroidery. Watch our sewing volunteers at work and enjoy the opportunity to add your own stitch to our Visitor’s Frame. Drop-in any time between 10.30pm -2.30pm

Stained Glass Tour

Mon 10 Aug 2026 | 12:00 pm

Discover the rich history of our beautiful stained glass windows. This guided tour sheds new light on the Cathedral’s history and its community, from the scandal of the medieval glass abandoned in a ditch during the late 1700s, to windows commemorating wars, suffrage and even a Cathedral cat. Tours last approximately one hour.

Last Admission

Last Visitor Entry

Mon 10 Aug 2026 | 4:15 pm

The Cathedral remains open until 5pm (last entry 4.15pm), with the Gift Shop and the Chapter House and its Magna Carta exhibition also closing at 5pm. For those enjoying refreshments, both the Refectory Restaurant and Bell Tower Tea Rooms serve until 4.45pm. Visitors are very welcome to stay for Choral Evensong or Evening Prayer at 5.30pm.

Opening Time

First Visitor Entry

Tue 11 Aug 2026 | 9:30 am

The Cathedral opens to visitors from 9.30am. The Chapter House, where the Magna Carta is on display, opens from 10.00am. You can also relax and refuel at the Refectory Restaurant (open 9.30am–4.45pm) or enjoy a lighter bite in the Bell Tower Tea Rooms (10am–4.45pm), before browsing for a memento in the Gift Shop, open throughout the day alongside the Cathedral. Don’t miss the Joyful Noise Art Exhibtion, included with your Cathedral Admission Ticket.

Meet the Stonemasons

Tue 11 Aug 2026 | 10:30 am

Meet the experts who maintain and restore our Cathedral using tools and techniques that haven’t changed for hundreds of years. We welcome you to ask questions to find out more about life as a Salisbury Cathedral stonemason. Drop-in any time between 10:30-12:30.