Walkway Closure – Important Information: To help keep our walkway safe and well maintained, the walkway will be closed for essential works on 21st and 22nd July. The New Cathedral and Ruins will be open as usual. Please follow signage for alternative entrance routes via Bayley Lane. We’re very sorry for the temporary disruption and appreciate your understanding. More information can be found here.
13th July 2026
Walkway closure 21st and 22nd July
Please note the walkway route through the Cathedral to the city centre will be temporarily closed between the 21 and 22 July for maintenance. The stairs from the Ruins to the New Cathedral are being closed, so the entrance to the New Cathedral will be from Chapter.
The Cathedral Ruins are open as usual, with the Cathedral steps route on St Michael’s Ave being closed, the Ruins can be accessed via Bayley Lane and Cuckoo Lane entrances.
Accessibility info:
The walkway beyond St. Clare’s shop through to the Cathedral steps and the accessible ramp, will all be closed for those two days. There are alternate routes planned however, these may not be as accessible if approaching from Cuckoo Lane to Bayley Lane as this has cobbled paving. The entrance via Chapter on Priory Street is accessible with lift access to the Nave.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this temporary maintenance works, however, the improvement works will help ensure the safety of the public and users of the pathway in the future.
If you do have any questions, please contact the Cathedral on 02476 52 1200. And thank you for your patience.
