Liverpool Cathedral’s tower is to re-open for late night viewings, once again giving visitors the chance to experience breathtaking views of the city.
The tower will open on Thursday evenings until 8pm from March 18th until the end of October – an extended season in response to the huge visitor demand during last autumn’s pilot scheme.
To celebrate the new season, on opening night only (March 18th) visitors will have the chance to get up close to the highest and heaviest peal of bells in the world. On the same night, visitors will also be able to enter the main cathedral building after normal hours for refreshments.
The Cathedral Tower has become one of the main attractions for visitors to the Cathedral, and there has been a 72% increase in tower visitors since 2006.
Justin Welby, Dean of Liverpool Cathedral said: "We had extremely positive feedback regarding the tower opening last year.
"People who may not normally have had a chance to engage with the Cathedral during the day commented that it was a fantastic way to experience what the Cathedral has to offer, and in a most spectacular way.
"Many said that being above the city at night is a wonderful way to take time out from everyday life and just relax.
"By extending the length of the opening season, we hope that it will make the Cathedral even more accessible to the public as a place of peace and calm."
Lorraine Rogers, Chief Executive of Liverpool City Region’s Official Tourist Board, The Mersey Partnership (TMP) added: “Liverpool Cathedral dominates our city’s skyline as a place of worship and also architectural beauty.
"It attracts significant numbers of visitors from all over the world. The Heritage Tourism Improvement Scheme has allowed the Cathedral to offer late night opening and will enable many more visitors to enjoy seeing the highest peal of bells in the world; meeting the bell ringers and taking in the spectacular view of the city and beyond at dusk."
Pre-booking is not normally required, but if you plan to come as part of a large party (especially on opening night), please first notify the Cathedral shop (0151 702 7255 shop@liverpoolcathedral.org.uk) to ensure that arrangements can be made for your group.
Please see the website www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk for more information.
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