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Climb our Tower

There are two ways to go up the Tower; a Tower on the Hour climb and a Guided Tour of the Tower.

You can now buy tickets for the Tower online, starting from the 24th May. 

https://TowerOnTheHour.eventbrite.co.uk 

Watch our promotional video.

Tower on the Hour

Please note the Tower will close on Friday 31st October and will reopen in Spring 2026. 

The Tower will be open for climbing mainly on Saturdays, Sundays, Bank Holidays and school holidays. A list of upcoming dates is below.

'Tower on the hour' starts on the hour each hour, usually at 11am 12pm, 1pm and 2pm (times will vary so please double check for your date before coming). 

'Tower on the Hour' costs £10 per adult and £5 for U18s. A family ticket (max 2 adults + 4 children) is £25. 

On Sundays it's 'Tower on the HALF hour'; 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30, but other than that it is the same as the other days.

Tickets are only available to buy from the Welcome Desk on the day or book ahead online: https://TowerOnTheHour.eventbrite.co.uk 

Under 16s must be supervised by an adult (1 adult per 2 children). Unfortunately children under 8 are not able to climb the Tower for insurance purposes. 

The Tower climb is hard work and involves climbing 235 steps up a steep, narrow, winding staircase. The staircase narrows significantly at the top and should only be tackled if you are feeling fit, healthy and well and wearing suitable footwear (no heels or loose fitting shoes). You cannot bring bags up the tower.

Although climbers are supervised by Cathedral staff you are welcome to climb at your own pace.

Information about the Tower will be available, but this is not a guided tour of the Tower.

All climbers must read and agree to our terms and conditions which you can read here.

 

Private Tower Climbs

Private Tower Climbs are available to be booked in advance with at least two weeks' notice. Please email  visits@worcestercathedral.org.uk to book. Minimum charge of £100 applies (£10pp). Please note, Tower Climbs are subject to weather conditions on the day. We are able to accommodate large groups, however only 20 at a time can climb the Tower; groups can be split and we can offer Cathedral tours as part of the visit. Please enquire for details. 

Tower Dates and Tickets

Click here to book tickets in advance.

Tower on the Hour

The following dates are planned for Tower on the Hour climbs. We recommend double checking before setting out in case we have had to change or cancel. Last minute changes (due to weather etc) will be on social media. The final Tower on the Hour for 2025 will be 31st October. The Tower will re-open in Spring 2026. 

Saturday

06 September 2025

11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Sunday

07 September 2025

12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm

Saturday

13 September 2025

11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Saturday

20 September 2025

11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Sunday

21 September 2025

12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm

Saturday

27 September 2025

11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Sunday

28 September 2025

Tower Closed

Saturday

04 October 2025

*Cancelled due to strong winds*

Sunday

05 October 2025

*Cancelled due to strong winds*

Saturday

11 October 2025

11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Sunday

12 October 2025

12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm

Saturday

18 October 2025

11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Sunday

19 October 2025

12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm

Saturday

25 October 2025

11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Sunday

26 October 2025

12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm

Monday

27 October 2025

11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Tuesday

28 October 2025

11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Wednesday

29 October 2025

11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Thursday

30 October 2025

11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Friday

31 October 2025

11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm



Tower Tours

There are no Tower Tours currently scheduled, but please contact us to arrange a tour if you are interested. A minimum charge applies.

 

About The Tower

The Tower is the Cathedral's 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 14th century in date but the exterior of the tower was re-faced in the 19th century as part of the Victorian restoration. The present tower was strengthened in the late 1980s/early 1990s, to ensure it is safe for the next 200 years.

On a clear day there are spectacular views over the city centre, River Severn, county cricket ground, Pitchcroft racecourse, Malvern Hills and countryside beyond.

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.

The Bells and the Bellringing Teaching Centre

On the journey up the tower is the Clock Chamber & new Bellringing teaching centre, with the Ringing Room and Bell Chamber further up.

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 teaching centre in the tower. More information is available on our Bellringing pages.