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Visit to cathedral and refectory
Before visiting the cathedral we checked about parking and access on the internet. We were some what surprised to discover that Parking by the cathedral was so expensive . Even blue badge holders had to pay £8 to park in the Disabled bays by the long path to the cathedral. There were a few. Blue badge spaces . But given it was a hot day we decided to pay anyway. Access was down a long pathway through the grounds of the cathedral. The entrance was level, if you have a carer with you then they are free. It’s a self guided tour and you are given a map to assist with getting around. There are a number of of stopping points which are numbered where you can find out about various things of interest in the cathedral. Getting around the cathedral was really easy any steps had ramps meaning it was all just about fully accessible apart from one small bit by the organ . We also saw the Magna Carta which was on display. This was in a separate room and was in a dark curtain off area. But again access was easy. There was a member of staff on hand to help if needed. After we had seen everything we decided to have lunch and sat in the cloisters as there are plenty of tables here as well as in the refectory. There was a good choice of food to cater for all tastes. We had sandwiches which were very nice followed by a cake and drink . Would visit again if in the area.
Before visiting the cathedral we checked about parking and access on the internet. We were some what surprised to discover that Parking by the cathedral was so expensive . Even blue badge holders had to pay £8 to park in the Disabled bays by the long path to the cathedral. There were a few. Blue badge spaces . But given it was a hot day we decided to pay anyway. Access was down a long pathway through the grounds of the cathedral. The entrance was level, if you have a carer with you then they are free. It’s a self guided tour and you are given a map to assist with getting around. There are a number of of stopping points which are numbered where you can find out about various things of interest in the cathedral. Getting around the cathedral was really easy any steps had ramps meaning it was all just about fully accessible apart from one small bit by the organ . We also saw the Magna Carta which was on display. This was in a separate room and was in a dark curtain off area. But again access was easy. There was a member of staff on hand to help if needed. After we had seen everything we decided to have lunch and sat in the cloisters as there are plenty of tables here as well as in the refectory. There was a good choice of food to cater for all tastes. We had sandwiches which were very nice followed by a cake and drink . Would visit again if in the area.
