Library Tours 2025
Saturday 15th February - Saturday 18th October
Gloucester Cathedral Library, Gloucester CathedralLocated up a winding spiral staircase, the medieval library at Gloucester Cathedral contains a wonderful collection of books and manuscripts dating back to the 11th century.
Join us on one of the dates below for a rare opportunity to take a peek inside and see a selection of items. On each date, you are invited to hear about the history of our Library and explore different items in the collection following a theme.
Date: Saturday 15th February 2025
Theme: Celebrating Gloucestershire
Come and find out more about glorious Gloucestershire, its history and geography through our historic archives and books.
Times: 10.45am, 11.45am, 1:45pm and 2.45pm
Date: Saturday 12th April 2025
Theme: Medieval
Times: 10.45am, 11.45am, 1:45pm and 2.45pm
Date: Saturday 14th June 2025
Theme: Music
Times: 10.45am, 11.45am and 1:45pm
Date: Saturday 16th August 2025
Theme: Natural History
Times: 10.45am, 11.45am, 1:45pm and 2.45pm
Date: Saturday 18th October 2025
Theme: Remembrance
Times: 10.45am, 11.45am, 1:45pm and 2.45pm
Adult: £12
Join us on one of the dates below for a rare opportunity to take a peek inside and see a selection of items. On each date, you are invited to hear about the history of our Library and explore different items in the collection following a theme.
Date: Saturday 15th February 2025
Theme: Celebrating Gloucestershire
Come and find out more about glorious Gloucestershire, its history and geography through our historic archives and books.
Times: 10.45am, 11.45am, 1:45pm and 2.45pm
Date: Saturday 12th April 2025
Theme: Medieval
Times: 10.45am, 11.45am, 1:45pm and 2.45pm
Date: Saturday 14th June 2025
Theme: Music
Times: 10.45am, 11.45am and 1:45pm
Date: Saturday 16th August 2025
Theme: Natural History
Times: 10.45am, 11.45am, 1:45pm and 2.45pm
Date: Saturday 18th October 2025
Theme: Remembrance
Times: 10.45am, 11.45am, 1:45pm and 2.45pm
Adult: £12
Child: £6 (6-17yrs)
Please note:
Please note:
· Library Tours last around 60 minutes
· Library Tours involve climbing 38 spiral steps.
· Library Tours involve climbing 38 spiral steps.
Booking essential. Bookings will close 24 hours before the date of the event. Any remaining tickets will be available to purchase at the Welcome Desk on the day, subject to availability.
Booking Amendments and Cancellations Policy
We appreciate plans and circumstances can change. To update the date or time of your visit, please click the ‘View / Edit Booking’ link in your confirmation email to modify your booking.
Any changes must be made a minimum of 24 hours prior to the time of your booking. If you are no longer able to attend, please email [email protected] to request cancellation.
Please note, cancellation requests must be received a minimum of 48 hours prior to the time of your booking to be eligible for a refund.
Booking Amendments and Cancellations Policy
We appreciate plans and circumstances can change. To update the date or time of your visit, please click the ‘View / Edit Booking’ link in your confirmation email to modify your booking.
Any changes must be made a minimum of 24 hours prior to the time of your booking. If you are no longer able to attend, please email [email protected] to request cancellation.
Please note, cancellation requests must be received a minimum of 48 hours prior to the time of your booking to be eligible for a refund.
Saturday 15th February
Saturday 12th April
Saturday 14th June
Saturday 16th August
Saturday 18th October