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Keeping Our Visitors Safe

We are looking forward to welcoming you back as Gloucester Cathedral re-opens its doors to general visitors on Monday 6 July. 

People will be able to access the building between 10.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Saturday and 11.00am and 5.00pm on Sundays.

Please watch our short video below which illustrates the new protective measures we have introduced to keep our visitors safe.

The Monk’s Kitchen Café re-opens on Saturday 4 July with a delicious selection of cakes, cream teas, sandwiches, drinks and much more to take away. At this stage, the Gift Shop will remain closed.

Your visit will be a little different to normal. Please read the information below before travelling.

How we are keeping everyone safe:

From Monday 6 July, the Cathedral will be open for general visits. To keep everyone safe, we have changed our opening times and introduced some new protective measures, so a visit will be a little different to normal. These include:

Shortening our opening hours. From Monday 6 July, the Cathedral will be open to all visitors from 10.00am to 5.00pm.

Limiting capacity to allow for physical distancing. At peak times, this may mean queuing to get into the Cathedral. Signage encourages visitors to maintain a two-metre distance between themselves and others

Using a one-way system throughout the Cathedral to prevent close contact. Clearly marked signs and floor marking will show visitors where to go.

Closing confined spaces, to prevent close contact

Providing hand sanitising stations on entry and throughout the Cathedral

Maintaining high standards of hygiene and increasing our regular cleaning patterns 

Checking and recording the temperature of all front of house staff at the start of their shift 

Partially closing the toilets to allow for physical distancing. One easy access toilet with a baby change table will remain open. Temporary toilets will also be available in Cathedral Green.

Keeping doors open throughout the building to maintain good airflow and to reduce contact surfaces

The Monk’s Kitchen is open and providing a contact free takeaway service. Opening times and the menu can be found at www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk/visit/food-and-drink/

The Gift Shop will remain closed. Please keep an eye on our website and social media for updates on when it will reopen.

If you feel unwell, please do not come to the Cathedral. Stay home and follow NHS guidelines.

Safe Worship     

All worship will be offered in accordance with government and church health and safety guidance. If you wish to attend, please send an email to prayers@gloucestercathedral.org.uk to indicate your attendance (before or after the service) stating clearly your name/s and contact details in order to comply with the track and trace process. These records need to be kept for 21 days and will then be destroyed.

If you have any questions about visiting please email visits@gloucestercathedral.org.uk

We look forward to seeing you soon.