{"id":75723,"date":"2023-07-28T15:16:12","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T14:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/?page_id=75723"},"modified":"2026-04-01T10:37:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T09:37:52","slug":"works-yard-tours","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/visit-us\/works-yard-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Stonemasonry Works Yard Tours"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"\" class=\"o-flexible-module o-flexible-module--padding-bottom-none o-flexible-module--padding-top-none o-flexible-module--spaced  \">\n    <section class=\"c-hero-header__container\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-container s-swiper js-hero-header js-overlap-next\">\n            <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                        <div class=\"c-hero-header \">\n                            <div class=\"c-hero-header__media\">\n                               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web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Learn how 150 million-year-old blocks of upper Jurassic Limestone weighing up to 5 tonnes are transformed and shaped to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/discover\/conservation-and-restoration\/\">conserve and restore<\/a> this remarkable building.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the Drawing Office where conservation is planned and templates for replacement stones are drawn up by our masons.<\/p>\n<p>You may even get to see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/discover\/conservation-and-restoration\/our-artisans\/\">skilled masons<\/a> in action! 21st Century know-how and hand-carving skills that have been practiced here since the 13th Century are brought together to protect this amazing heritage building for generations to come.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"1\" class='o-flexible-module o-flexible-module__wrapper o-flexible-module--spaced '>\n\n    <section class=\"c-content-repeater\">\n        <div class=\"grid-container\">\n            <div class=\"grid-x align-center\">\n                <div class=\"cell small-12 medium-6\">\n                    <h3 class=\"t-intense-blue\">\n                        Tickets                    <\/h3>\n                    <hr class=\"c-title-divider\">\n\n                                            \n                                                    <div class=\"c-content-repeater__copy\">\n                                <h4>Prices<\/h4>\n<p><b>Book online and save. Walk-up tickets are not guaranteed due to limited tour capacity. Ticket includes day admission to Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta.<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Adult: <\/strong>\u00a323.50 when booked in advance online<strong><br \/>\nStudent: <\/strong>\u00a318.50 when booked in advance online<br \/>\n<strong>Young person (12-16):<\/strong> \u00a315.50 when booked in advance online<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"c-button c-button--gamma\" href=\"https:\/\/bookings.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/webstore\/shop\/viewItems.aspx?cg=Cath&amp;c=SM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book a Works Yard Tour<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>This tour may not be suitable for anyone under 10 years of age. The tour is partly outside so please ensure you wear suitable clothing and footwear. If you use a mobility aid then please contact us on 01722 512156 prior to booking so we can inform you of any areas of the tour which may prove difficult.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Book online in advance to access to cheaper ticket prices. Tickets may be available for tours on the day at a higher rate, however tours are often booked up in advance so we cannot guarantee you will be able to book onto a tour on the day.<\/em><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"o-flexible-module__wrapper o-flexible-module--flush \" style=\"overflow: hidden;\">\n    <div class=\"o-flexible-module bg-neutral-light o-decoration__bg-quote\">\n        <section class=\"c-quote\">\n            <div class=\"c-quote__wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"grid-container utl-position-r\">\n                    <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x align-start\">\n                        <div class=\"small-12 medium-5 cell\">\n                            <div class=\"o-decoration--quote\" style=\"\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/salisburycathedral\/dist\/img\/icons\/quotes-xlrg.svg\"\n                                   \n                                    alt=\"Decorative Quote\"\n                                    title=\"Quote\"\n src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"small-12 medium-7 cell\">\n                            <blockquote class=\"c-quote__list-content list-reset\">\n                                <p >\n                                    If you love history and are fascinated by behind the scenes tours, this is for you.                                <\/p>\n\n                                <cite>\n                                    Tripadvisor                                <\/cite>\n                            <\/blockquote>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class='bg-none o-flexible-module o-flexible-module__wrapper o-flexible-module--flush '>\n    \n        <div class=\"o-decoration--slant bg-none\">\n        <!-- <svg id=\"svg-slant\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1367.71 74\">\n            <path\n                id=\"Path_192\"\n                data-name=\"Path 192\"\n                class=\"bg-none\"\n                d=\"M0,74,1367.71,0V74Z\"\n                transform=\"translate(0 0)\"\/>\n        <\/svg> -->\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"c-sbs-image-text\">\n        <div class=\"grid-container\">\n            <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\n                <div class=\"small-12 cell\">\n                    <div class=\"c-content-block align-middle \">\n                        <div class=\"c-sbs-content-block__col c-sbs-block-media\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PXL_20230905_134240314-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-theme size-theme lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PXL_20230905_134240314-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PXL_20230905_134240314-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PXL_20230905_134240314-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PXL_20230905_134240314-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PXL_20230905_134240314-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PXL_20230905_134240314-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PXL_20230905_134240314-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PXL_20230905_134240314-1280x720.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; 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We offer special rates and discounts for groups. Please email groups@salcath.co.uk to learn more.                                <\/p>\n\n                                                                \n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"2\" class=\"o-flexible-module__wrapper o-flexible-module--spaced \" style=\"overflow: hidden;\">\n    <div class=\"o-flexible-module bg-gradient-none o-decoration__bg-faqs\">\n        <section class=\"c-faqs\">\n            <div class=\"c-faqs__wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"grid-container utl-position-r\">\n                    <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x align-start\">\n                        <div class=\"small-12 medium-5 cell\">\n                                                            <h2 class=\"c-faqs__title\">\n                                    Works Yard Tours FAQs                                <\/h2>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x align-start\">\n                                                    \n                            <div class=\"small-12 medium-5 cell\">\n                                <h4 class=\"c-faqs__section-title\">\n                                    General Information                                <\/h4>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"small-12 medium-7 cell\">\n                                <ul class=\"c-faqs__list-content list-reset accordion\" data-accordion data-multi-expand=\"true\" data-allow-all-closed=\"true\">\n                                                                            \n                                        <li class=\"c-faqs__list-item accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\n                                            <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">How do I book?<\/a>\n\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content>\n                                                <p>You can book a Works Yard tour online by clicking the \u2018book now\u2019 button at the top of this page. You can also book at our Front Desk (email: frontdesk@salcath.co.uk, phone: 01722 555156). Booking in advance is essential.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/li>\n                                                                            \n                                        <li class=\"c-faqs__list-item accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\n                                            <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">How much does it cost?<\/a>\n\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content>\n                                                <p>Adult: \u00a323.50 (when pre-booked online)<br \/>\r\nStudent: \u00a315.50 (12+ in full time education)<br \/>\r\nYoung person (12-16): \u00a318.50 (when pre-booked online)<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nTours are scheduled every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and include admission to the Cathedral and Chapter House with Magna Carta on the day of your visit.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBooking online in advance will give you access to cheaper ticket prices. Tickets may be available for tours on the day for a more expensive rate, however tours are often booked up in advance so we cannot guarantee you will be able to book a tour on the day.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/li>\n                                                                            \n                                        <li class=\"c-faqs__list-item accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\n                                            <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">Is entry to the Cathedral included?<\/a>\n\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content>\n                                                <p>A Works Yard tour ticket includes entry to the Cathedral and Chapter House on the day of the tour only. It does not include the free re-entry (valid for 12 months) that comes with a standard Cathedral entry ticket. The cost of the Works Yard tour ticket cannot be offset against the previous purchase of a standard Cathedral entry ticket.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nYou can visit the Cathedral and Chapter House before or after the Works Yard tour &#8211; please refer to our general opening hours for opening\/closing times.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/li>\n                                                                            \n                                        <li class=\"c-faqs__list-item accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\n                                            <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">How long do the tours last?<\/a>\n\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content>\n                                                <p>Tours last approximately 1 hour. <\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/li>\n                                                                            \n                                        <li class=\"c-faqs__list-item accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\n                                            <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">When do the tours run?<\/a>\n\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content>\n                                                <p>Tours are scheduled every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays. Spaces are limited, so we recommended booking your tour in advance.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/li>\n                                                                            \n                                        <li class=\"c-faqs__list-item accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\n                                            <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">Who is this tour for?<\/a>\n\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content>\n                                                <p>If you&#8217;re interested in exploring behind-the-scenes at one of England&#8217;s few remaining cathedral works yards, then this is the tour for you! <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe tour is on level ground, so is accessible for wheelchair users. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nIt may not be suitable for anyone under 10 years of age. <\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/li>\n                                                                            \n                                        <li class=\"c-faqs__list-item accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\n                                            <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">Why have I not recieved my booking confirmation?<\/a>\n\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content>\n                                                <p>Please check that it hasn\u2019t gone to your spam folder first. If you still can&#8217;t find it, please contact us by Email: frontdesk@salcath.co.uk, or Phone: 01722 555156.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/li>\n                                                                            \n                                        <li class=\"c-faqs__list-item accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\n                                            <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">What happens if I&#8217;m late?<\/a>\n\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content>\n                                                <p>Tours start promptly at the scheduled time and if you are late you may not be able to join the tour. We recommend arriving early, and you may wish to visit the Cathedral, or the shop and restaurant, before your tour. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nIf you are running late please call 01722 555156 to notify our Front Desk team.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/li>\n                                                                            \n                                        <li class=\"c-faqs__list-item accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\n                                            <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">What are the restrictions for this tour?<\/a>\n\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content>\n                                                <p>This tour may not be suitable for anyone under 10 years of age. The tour is partly outside so please ensure you wear suitable clothing and footwear. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe tour is on level ground, so is accessible for wheelchair users. <\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/li>\n                                                                            \n                                        <li class=\"c-faqs__list-item accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\n                                            <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">Is photography permitted?<\/a>\n\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content>\n                                                <p>You are welcome to take photographs for personal use, but tripods are not permitted on the tour. <\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/li>\n                                                             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