Chichester Cathedral A Self Guided Audio Tour

Discover nearly 1,000 years of English history on this immersive self-guided audio tour of Chichester. From Norman arches and Gothic vaults to spectacular modern art, this self-guided audio experience reveals how every stone, window and sculpture tells a story. Along the way, you’ll uncover how invasions, kings, saints, war and pilgrimage shaped the building over ten centuries. You don’t need any previous knowledge of art, architecture or religion to enjoy this tour. As you walk through soaring arches, chapels and side aisles, you’ll learn how to decode the building around you - from the meaning of carved stone figures to why medieval cathedrals were designed to inspire awe and wonder. You’ll also discover how Chichester Cathedral became an unexpected home for world-famous modern art, creating a remarkable conversation between the medieval and the contemporary.