Steeple Conservation Project Tour | Glasgow Cathedral Festival
WHERE? Glasgow Cathedral // WHEN? 20th September 2024, 2.45-3.45pm // FREE BUT TICKETED – BOOK NOW AT www.gcfestival.com/events | Glasgow Cathedral is the only complete, large medieval church to survive in mainland Scotland, and has a team of conservation stonemasons who work full-time to restore and maintain the building’s magnificent structure and stonework. Book a place on this tour to learn from the master mason about the current conservation project on the cathedral’s steeple—from the ancient tools and techniques used to the cutting-edge technology that helps get the job done!
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
Glasgow Cathedral, Castle Street, Glasgow, UK, G4 0QZ
Castle St, Glasgow G4 0QZ, UK
G4 0QZ
VISIT DETAILS
TOUR DATES & TIMES
Friday 20th September: 2 : 45 PM
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
9.30am - 5pm
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: High Street
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: -
Parking Available: yes
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ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Limited Access
Further Accessibility Details: We are extremely lucky to be able to host the festival in Glasgow’s beautiful, medieval cathedral, which is both an active Christian church and a historic monument. The festival is open to everyone, and we are delighted to welcome people of all backgrounds into Glasgow’s oldest building. Our main event space is accessible via stairlift, and the Lower Church is a multi-level space with uneven flooring—if you require assistance or cannot use stairs, please let us know in advance and we will ensure your access needs are supported. Unfortunately the Blacader aisle is inaccessible to those who are unable to use stairs.
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, Information in large print
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
Further Accessibility Details: We are extremely lucky to be able to host the festival in Glasgow’s beautiful, medieval cathedral, which is both an active Christian church and a historic monument. The festival is open to everyone, and we are delighted to welcome people of all backgrounds into Glasgow’s oldest building. Our main event space is accessible via stairlift, and the Lower Church is a multi-level space with uneven flooring—if you require assistance or cannot use stairs, please let us know in advance and we will ensure your access needs are supported. Unfortunately the Blacader aisle is inaccessible to those who are unable to use stairs.
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, Information in large print
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
ORGANISATION
Organised by: Glasgow Cathedral Festival
Glasgow Cathedral Festival brings music, art and education to the dramatic setting of Glasgow’s medieval cathedral. Our 2024 programme offers opportunities to revisit the familiar, delving deeper into hidden layers and messages through live music, film, art and multi-media collaborations. As our artists fill this ancient building with changing light, distorted time, and ephemeral sound, we invite you to look beyond face value, awaken your senses and expand your imagination. GCF2024: reconsider, rediscover, reimagine
Tel: 07931867771
Email: info@gcfestival.com
Website: www.gcfestival.com
Glasgow Cathedral Festival brings music, art and education to the dramatic setting of Glasgow’s medieval cathedral. Our 2024 programme offers opportunities to revisit the familiar, delving deeper into hidden layers and messages through live music, film, art and multi-media collaborations. As our artists fill this ancient building with changing light, distorted time, and ephemeral sound, we invite you to look beyond face value, awaken your senses and expand your imagination. GCF2024: reconsider, rediscover, reimagine
Tel: 07931867771
Email: info@gcfestival.com
Website: www.gcfestival.com
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