Chester Cathedral at Height Tour

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Take on the Chester Cathedral at height tour and experience public access levels like never before. On the tour you will go behind the scenes of the 1000's of year's of history within the walls of Chester Cathedral. You will explore the bell-ringing chamber, get up close to the images on the stained glass windows, peer down the fourteenth century quire stalls and Victorian organ, stroll along the galleries and once you've climbed the 200 plus steps up the tower, taken in the panoramic view of the city and beyond.

From the top of the cathedral, see one city, two countries and five counties.

There are two Cathedral at Height Tours:

60 minute tour - Experience the full Cathedral at Height Tour, explore the high galleries, the view from the tower and more

30 minute tour - The 'Shortened Tour' is for those on a tight schedule. Visitors ascend the tower and visit the bell ringing chamber.