THE TOWER IS OPEN (weather permitting) on Saturdays from?3rd April until the end of October 11.00am-5.00pm, last admission 4.30pm.?? It is also open Bank Holidays and summer school holidays week days Monday 26 July - Tuesday 31 August (excluding Sundays).??

On a clear day see the spectacular?views over the city centre, river severn, county cricket ground, Pitchcroft racecourse, Malvern Hills and countryside beyond.

All children must be able to climb independently (and not be carried) and be accompanied by a responsible adult (minimum of one adult per two children).

Charges: Adults - ?4 and?children/students under 16 - ?2, family - ?8?

We regret that there is no access for disabled people up the tower due to the nature of the ancient and narrow spiral staircase.?The climb of the 235 steps to the top of the tower can be strenuous.

The Tower ?is the Cathedrals third tower. The first fell down in 1175 and the second was taken down because it was unsafe. The present tower was completed in 1374. The stone work?internally is 14 ^th century in date but the exterior of the tower was re-faced in the 19 ^th century as part of the Victorian restoration. The present tower was strengthened in the late 1980's /early 1990's, to ensure it is safe for the next 200 years.

During the civil war in 1651, it was said that the future King Charles II viewed the Battle of Worcester from the top of the tower.?

On the journey up the tower is the Clock Chamber & new Bellringing teaching centre.?Further on up you can?peek into the Ringing Room and Bell Chamber.

Would you like to discover the joy of ringing Worcester Cathedral's remarkable bells? You can apply to learn the art and science of bell ringing in the new teaching centre in the tower. More information is available on our Bellringing pages.

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