sat11sep10:00 am3:00 pmGloucester Cathedral - The Stonemasons YardHistoric Places Open Day
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Location
Gloucester Cathedral Works Yard
13A Pitt St, Gloucester GL1 2BH
Event Details
Workshop of St Peter, Pitt Street Gloucester is one of only a few Cathedrals that still has its own onsite Stonemasons’ workshop. Enjoy carving demonstrations and find out more about the
Event Details
Workshop of St Peter, Pitt Street
Gloucester is one of only a few Cathedrals that still has its own onsite Stonemasons’ workshop. Enjoy carving demonstrations and find out more about the work that this team do to conserve and restore an extraordinary building.
You do not need to book for this event
About the Cathedral:
Formerly the Benedictine Abbey of St Peter, founded in the 11th century, the Cathedral features Norman pillars in the nave, the elaborate tomb of Edward II, exquisite 14th century fan vaulting, the 15th century tower and the magnificent Great East Window.
Our activities and events listed below bring this remarkable and sacred place to life for all. It is free to visit the Cathedral and on Heritage Open Days we are delighted to offer additional free activities to visitors.
ACCESS STATEMENT:
The Cathedral is wheelchair accessible however the Parliament Rooms, Crypt and Tower Tours are not. Wheelchair users are able to access our Pitt Street Stonemasons Yard and the Chapter House.