Today, Wed 30th July Open 10:00am–4:00pm
Coventry Cathedral is open as normal today
General visiting times for the New Cathedral & Ruins Mon-Sat 10:00am–4:00pm
Sun 12:00pm–3:30pm
These opening times apply to the New Cathedral & Ruins. Other Cathedral locations' times differ.

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School visits

"We really enjoyed our trip. It was such a valuable learning experience for our group."

We make every visit to the Cathedral memorable, enjoyable and packed with learning. We provide a variety of guided tours all designed around the National Curriculum covering a range of topics for Early Years and Key Stages 1–5. Whole day visits include our engaging and popular workshops. Why not take a look at our Education Visits Brochure 2025 and start planning your day?

All school groups wishing to visit the Cathedral must be pre- booked. This ensures that your group has the very best experience with us and avoids disappointment on the day.

  • Leave your classroom behind for the day and bring your pupils to learn and wonder in the Cathedral.
  • Enhance learning by bringing your pupils to experience curriculum concepts in the breath taking setting of the old and new cathedrals. We offer tours and workshops that focus on History, RE, Art, Peace & Reconciliation, plus many more.
  • Experience outstanding learning opportunities for your pupils through our tours and workshops programme.
  • We have a range of tours and workshops designed to complement the Coventry and Warwickshire Agreed RE Syllabus.
  • Immerse pupils in their learning through our curriculum events programme.

Please see our Educational Visits Brochure 2025 for more detailed information about our offer.

To register your interest you can complete our booking form, email us on email hidden; JavaScript is required or call 02476 521 221.

For information about our school offerings from guided visits, school events to school resources can be found below.

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