Highlights Tour
This ground level route around the Cathedral explores the key features of the building’s history and architecture. Peterborough Abbey, which became a Cathedral in 1541, has been at the centre of national and international events for over 900 years.
This extraordinary building has been an influential medieval monastery and a royal burial place, survived major damage during the Civil War and enjoyed a period of restoration and rediscovery of its Anglo-Saxon origins in the 19th century.
A Highlights Tour will introduce you to these stories and more as you explore the building with a knowledgeable guide. The Cathedral always provides something new to spot on every visit, but features to look out for include:
- The Romanesque arches of the Nave and the unique painted wooden 13th Century ceiling
- The tomb of Queen Katharine of Aragon and the original burial place of Mary Queen of Scots
- The marvellous fan vaulting of the late fifteenth century ‘New Building’
- The intriguing early 9th Century Saxon sculpture known as the ‘Hedda Stone’
The Highlights Tour
Costs £10 per person (no age restriction)
Lasts approximately 1 hour.
During our Titanosaur exhibition (up to 1st June) your tour ticket will grant you entry to the cathedral
Please note our ticket terms and conditions before you book.
For groups of 10 or more planning to explore the cathedral independently, we ask that you kindly pre-book your visit by contacting us at tours@peterborough-cathedral.org.uk.
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Peterborough Cathedral is a fantastic place to visit, whether you’re into history, architecture, or just looking for a peaceful day out.