The Cathedral usually opens for sightseeing Monday to Saturday at 08.30. (10.00 on Wednesday).
The last admission to the Cathedral is at 16.00. Once inside the Cathedral, access to the Dome Galleries is
from 09.30 to 16.15 (10.00 to 16.15 on Wednesdays). The Cathedral closes for sightseeing at 16.30.
The shop closes at 16.30.
The Whispering, Stone, and Golden Galleries are open within the Dome. Entry to the Golden Gallery is subject to availability due to capacity management at busy times, and there may be time restrictions in place.
The restaurant is closed. Coffee cart café is open in the Crypt Monday – Saturday.
Known exceptions to the above opening hours are as follows: April 2024 - June 2024
April 2024: No planned closures at present
- Tue 7th May: Last entry for sightseeing 14.30
- Tue 14th May: Cathedral opens for sightseeing 13.00
- Wed 15th May: Cathedral opens for sightseeing 13.00
- Sat 18th May: Last entry for sightseeing 15.00
- Sat 22nd June: Last entry for sightseeing 11.30
- Sat 29th June: Last entry for sightseeing 11.30