Mars & Beyond: Library Tour
Friday 25th October - Friday 1st November
Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester Cathedral25, 30 October & 1 November
Event Time: 6pm-9pm (last entry at 8pm)
Library Tour Times: 6.15pm, 6.45pm, 7.45pm & 8.15pm
Adult: £12
Child (6-17 years): £6
A limited number of free places are available for under 6s to join their grown-up on a Mars & Beyond: Library Tour. Please email [email protected] with your full name and booking reference if you would like to add an under 6 to your booking.
With a Mars & Beyond: Library Tour ticket, make your visit truly out of this world by adding a 30-minute tour of the Cathedral's medieval library bathed in candlelight to your evening. Located up a winding spiral staircase, discover the history of this hidden part of the Cathedral and enjoy a specially curated display of space and science themed items from the collection.
A Mars & Beyond: Library Tour ticket gives you access to the event anytime from 6pm to experience Mars: War and Peace in all its glory, plus a 30-minute tour of the library. Book your library tour time below*.
The Monk’s Hut will be open for hot drinks and tasty treats throughout the evening and don’t forget to visit the Cathedral Gift Shop for the perfect memento of the evening or to start (or finish!) some Christmas shopping!
'Mars & Beyond' tickets include General Entry to the event - you do not need to purchase a separate General Entry timeslot if you have purchased a 'Mars & Beyond' ticket. A ticket for General Entry does not include access to the library or tower.
Please note:
Event Time: 6pm-9pm (last entry at 8pm)
Library Tour Times: 6.15pm, 6.45pm, 7.45pm & 8.15pm
Adult: £12
Child (6-17 years): £6
A limited number of free places are available for under 6s to join their grown-up on a Mars & Beyond: Library Tour. Please email [email protected] with your full name and booking reference if you would like to add an under 6 to your booking.
With a Mars & Beyond: Library Tour ticket, make your visit truly out of this world by adding a 30-minute tour of the Cathedral's medieval library bathed in candlelight to your evening. Located up a winding spiral staircase, discover the history of this hidden part of the Cathedral and enjoy a specially curated display of space and science themed items from the collection.
A Mars & Beyond: Library Tour ticket gives you access to the event anytime from 6pm to experience Mars: War and Peace in all its glory, plus a 30-minute tour of the library. Book your library tour time below*.
The Monk’s Hut will be open for hot drinks and tasty treats throughout the evening and don’t forget to visit the Cathedral Gift Shop for the perfect memento of the evening or to start (or finish!) some Christmas shopping!
'Mars & Beyond' tickets include General Entry to the event - you do not need to purchase a separate General Entry timeslot if you have purchased a 'Mars & Beyond' ticket. A ticket for General Entry does not include access to the library or tower.
Please note:
- The library is accessed by climbing 38 spiral steps so this is unfortunately not suitable for those with reduced mobility
- To allow as many visitors as possible to enjoy a 'Mars & Beyond' experience, it is not possible to purchase a ticket that includes both the library and the tower
Looking for a different type of ticket?
Click here to book a Mars & Beyond: Tower Tour Ticket
Click here to book a Mars: War & Peace at Night: General Entry Ticket
Cancellation Policy
We appreciate plans and circumstances can change. To update the date/time of your visit, please click the ‘View / Edit Booking’ link in your confirmation email to modify 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.
Book your Mars & Beyond: Library Tour ticket below:
*The time you book is the time your library tour will start. Please ensure you arrive at the Cathedral at least 15 minutes ahead of your library tour time as late arrivals may not be able to join. Your ticket gives you access to the event anytime from 6pm, plus you can skip the queue!
Click here to book a Mars & Beyond: Tower Tour Ticket
Click here to book a Mars: War & Peace at Night: General Entry Ticket
Cancellation Policy
We appreciate plans and circumstances can change. To update the date/time of your visit, please click the ‘View / Edit Booking’ link in your confirmation email to modify 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.
Book your Mars & Beyond: Library Tour ticket below:
*The time you book is the time your library tour will start. Please ensure you arrive at the Cathedral at least 15 minutes ahead of your library tour time as late arrivals may not be able to join. Your ticket gives you access to the event anytime from 6pm, plus you can skip the queue!
Friday 25th October
Wednesday 30th October
Friday 1st November