Download this guide as docx

Welcome

Peterborough Cathedral is widely recognised as one of the finest Norman cathedrals in England. It is the burial place of Katharine of Aragon and also Mary, Queen of Scots, who was later reinterred at Westminster Abbey. The Cathedral is a great place to visit for all ages offering a range of activities, concerts and other events which are listed on the website. You can also download a free interactive app, with augmented reality animations for use on mobile phones and tablets.There has been a place of Christian worship on this site since the 7th century and the Cathedral’s core function as a centre of Christian mission and ministry continues to this day. 

 

Watch the video: Stepping into the Light
Peterorough Cathedral west front

Level access

The main entrance has level access.

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Cathedral BuildingCathedral ShopCloistersPrecincts

Access with steps

There are steps from the main entrance to:

South Transept Toilets

Hearing

The fire alarm has flashing lights.
We have a hearing loop in in the main Cathedral building.

Visual

Some parts of the venue have low lighting.
We have information in braille.

General

We have a complimentary ticket policy for personal assistants.
We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Getting here

https://binged.it/33qIZnZ
Peterborough Cathedral
Minster Precincts
Peterborough
PE1 1XS

Travel by public transport

You can get to Peterborough Cathedral by bus and train.
The nearest bus stop is Peterborough Lido The bus stop is 0.5 miles / 0.8 km from Peterborough Cathedral.
The nearest train station is Peterborough . The train station is 1.2 miles / 1.9 km from Peterborough Cathedral.

Access to Peterborough Cathedral from the city train station is level and step free

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with A2B Euro Cars by calling 01733 566666. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

We suggest that wheelchair accessible vehicles are booked in advance

Parking

The nearest drop off point is on Midgate/Wheelyard. There are two blue badge parking bays on-site. If further provision is required please contact the Cathedral directly 01733 355315 Watch the video: Stepping into the Light
City Centre and Precincts Map

Arrival

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.
The path is 950mm wide, or more.
The path is sloped.

Main entrance

The main entrance has level access.
The door is 1250mm wide.
The main door is side hung and automatic.
The door has a push button to open it.

The main door to the Cathedral is automatic.  An secondary door is then operable by push button. This door is 1040 mm wide.

Interior door way with push button access Main entrance pathway

Getting around inside

Visual Impairment - General Information

Some parts of the venue have low lighting.

Things to See and Do

We have a complimentary ticket policy for personal assistants.
We have performances with: touch tour.
We have a designated quiet space.

Cathedral Building

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. Some display information is low, for wheelchair users. There are seats.
There is a hearing loop.

There is step-free access around the main Cathedral building. Our three side chapels have steps at point of entry

Apse entrance Treasury entrance

Public toilet

South Transept Toilets

From the main entrance to the public toilet, there is 1 step. There is no lift and no ramp.

There are accessible toilets in our Visitor and Learning Centre - see separate guide

Shop

Cathedral Shop

From the main entrance to the shop, there is level access. The route through the shop is 800mm wide, or more.

Getting around outside

Cloisters

From the main entrance to the gardens, there is level access.
The route is sloped.

Precincts

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access.

There are pathways around the Cathedral grounds but, as an historic site, the ground is uneven

Customer care support

Accessibility equipment

We provide wheelchairs. Wheelchairs are free.
We have a hearing loop in in the main Cathedral building.
For a list of more items, please go to https://www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/home/accessibility.aspx.
In our Visitor and Learning Centre -see separate guide

Emergency evacuation procedures

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.
The fire alarm has flashing lights.

Customer care support

We have information in braille.
Guide info
Any information, comments and views made available to users via this Accessibility Guide are provided directly from third party business operators. VisitEngland and VisitScotland do not endorse or validate this information. Any reliance on this Accessibility Guide is at your own risk. This guide is not intended to be a substitute for users making their own checks, inquiries and investigations directly with the business operators prior to making any booking or visiting the venue.