Foundation Mini Visits
For young children the cathedral might seem a vast and intimidating space. When you arrive, our Education Officer or one of our friendly schools guides will welcome your class and allow time for the children to look around and ask questions before beginning your trail or workshop.
There are toilets on site, and time for snacks and toilet breaks will be built into your timetable. Should you need it, we can also provide a space for you to eat packed lunches.
Before you bring your class to visit the cathedral we will discuss your objectives with you, and tailor the visit to suit your needs. For example, you might like to arrange for the children to:
look and wonder at the size of the arches
look and wonder at the height and decorations of the ceiling
see the colours in the widows
feel the shapes and texture of the stone and the wood in the columns and carvings.
sit in the choir stalls, listen to choral singing and sing for themselves
watch the incense burner being lit and smell the incense
taste ‘special food’
colour a stained-glass window of their own
meet a member of the cathedral clergy
You might also like to take the opportunity to light candles and include a moment of quiet and stillness. Additionally, sometimes it is possible to arrange for children to hear the organ being played.
We will discuss your objectives with you, and tailor the visit to suit your needs.
Duration: This can be to suit you, but 30-45 minutes is ideal.
Price: £2.00 per child
For more information please contact Sarah Arrowsmith, Education Officer, on 01432 374256
or email sarah.arrowsmith@herefordcathedral.org