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Discover the rich textile heritage of the Cathedral on this beautifully detailed guided tour. Led by a knowledgeable guide, you’ll explore remarkable examples of embroidery and design, while learning the stories behind the artists and craftspeople whose work still enhances the Cathedral today.

Many readers will be familiar with Tracy Chevalier’s novel A Single Thread, but fewer realise that the embroidered kneelers and cushions created by Louisa Pesel and Sybil Blunt remain in daily use in the Cathedral Quire. This tour tells the real story behind these extraordinary works and the wider revival of ecclesiastical embroidery in the early 20th century.

You’ll also visit the Cathedral’s outstanding collection of altar frontals dating from the 19th Century onwards.  Highlights include a striking contemporary piece by Alice Kettle in the Holy Sepulchre Chapel.

This tour offers a close look at craftsmanship, creativity, and devotion, revealing how textiles have shaped the visual and spiritual life of the Cathedral across generations.

Practical information:
This tour lasts just over an hour.
It may be unsuitable for those with mobility issues or visitors who are uncomfortable in confined spaces.