About
Your chance to climb Wakefield Cathedral’s tower and see Wakefield from a new perspective!
Climb the 170 steps up Wakefield Cathedral tower for magnificent views of the city and surrounding countryside. Did you know that Wakefield Cathedral has the tallest spire in Yorkshire, rising another 94 metres above the top of the tower?! You will also get the chance to see the Cathedral’s fourteen bells.
You must be in good health to climb the 170 uneven steps of the narrow medieval stone spiral stairs. Sensible shoes must be worn. Children must be aged 10 or over to participate in the tour. Any child aged 10 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking Details
Children must be aged 10 or over to participate in the tour. Any young person aged 10 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult. You must be in good health to climb the 170 uneven steps of the narrow medieval stone spiral stairs. The tour should not be undertaken if you are infirm, disabled, pregnant, suffer from heart or respiratory disorder, vertigo or any other medical condition which could be affected by, or reduce your ability to complete the climb. Sensible shoes must be worn. For safety reasons, you will need both hands free to climb the steps and no backpacks can be worn. There is no storage space for personal items, please bear this in mind when attending.
Participants must arrive and register at the welcome desk in Wakefield Cathedral 15 minutes before the start of their tour to sign a medical disclaimer. The places of any pre-booked participants who fail to register 15 minutes before the start of the tour will be allocated to people on the day on a fist come, first served basis. If any places are not booked in advance, they can be booked on the day, in person, in the cathedral.
For any questions relating to this event, or to cancel your booking, please email g.bunn@wakefield-cathedral.org.uk
Venue opening hours
Monday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday : 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Access facilities
- Guide Dogs Welcome
- Wheelchair Accessible
Book your tickets
Wakefield Cathedral Tower Tours
Venue Details
Find us at
Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 1HG
Phone
01924373923
admin@wakefield-cathedral.org.uk