To the Top: Climb the Millennium Tower

20th Anniversary of the Millennium Tower!

To mark the 20th anniversary of the completion of St Edmundsbury Cathedral’s Millennium Tower, we are offering a series of Tower 'climbs' (202 steps) - to give you the chance to enjoy views over Bury St Edmunds. These 45-minute tours are led by knowledgeable guides who have lots of facts about the building of the Tower.

Please note that there are also longer, more in depth guided Tower tours available (1h15m - 1h30m) on certain days. Please see the Cathedral website for details.

Times: Saturday 12th, Saturday 19th & Tuesday 22nd July - 9:30am, 10:15am, 11am, 11:45am & 12:30pm
Tickets: £3
Booking: Essential - via the Eventbrite website.
Venue: St Edmundsbury Cathedral

This event is promoted by St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Access will not be permitted to:
- Any children under the age of 10 (children aged 10-17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.)
- Adults aged 80+ (stipulated by our insurers)
- Anyone believed to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- Those who are nervous of heights and suffer from vertigo and/or claustrophobia. The tour includes spiral staircases and narrow passageways.
- Those who are pregnant, suffer from heart disorders, or any medical condition or disability which might affect their own safety or the safety of others.

Health and Safety Issues:
- Stairways are steep and narrow.
- A reasonable level of fitness is required to tackle the 202 steps to the top.
- The walkways may be slippery.
- No high heels, bare feet or flip flops. Any sandals must be securely fastened. No long skirts due to the trip hazard they present.
- All bags must be left at ground level, a secure locked location will be provided for bags during the tour.
- Decisions and instructions of the Cathedral Tower Guides are final and must be followed without question at all times.