Education @ Leicester Cathedral exists to ensure that all students and staff get the very best out of their visit.  To this end, we are constantly reviewing our programmes to ensure best practice.  We are in the process of applying for the Quality Badge Mark from the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom.  We hope this website answers your initial queries.  We have also included practical information to help you plan a visit.

For schools we offer a wide range of RE learning experiences for Primary and Secondary pupils, these include guided visits, a series of guided pilgrimages, special events and activities.  Our aim is to support teachers in nurturing the spiritual, moral, cultural and artistic development of their pupils through Religious Education and other related curriculum areas.  The City location lends itself to opportunities for other visits to places of worship, cultural heritage e.g. the Guildhall, central business district etc. 
 

As well as school groups we welcome many other groups; please discuss with us how we can help you. For further discussion of your particular needs please contact Janet Ingram  

If you wish to lead a group yourself, without a guide, a small range of information leaflets about the history of the cathedral are available for you to purchase in advance of your visit.  However, we recommend that schools take advantage of the education programmes.
 

Once you have decided on a suitable programme for your pupils, please download a booking form (see link below) and return to the Bookings Manager, Peter Collett  Our schools events are now very popular and some bookings are made a year in advance.  We advise booking at least two months before your visit and ideally a term in advance.  Visits are possible on Mondays and Wednesdays.   Advanced booking is essential even for self-guided tours since the Cathedral can be closed to visitors for special services at short notice.  The cost of guided visits and other activities varies (please see detailed programmes).