The church is usually open daily throughout the year, 10am – 5pm, 11am – 5pm Sundays.

St Laurence’s Church is visited by some 60,000 people from the UK and all over the world. We have a number of helpful guide books and leaflets.

As you enter St Laurence’s Church, a steward is on hand to welcome you and tell you something about the church if you wish.

These mini-guides are also available in:

• French
• German
• Italian
• Spanish
• Japanese
• Polish
• Mandarin

A newly produced complete Guidebook in English may be purchased at the Giftshop. There are also booklets about:

• The Misericords in the Chancel
• The Snetzler Organ
• The Windows and other items of local interest
• Prince Arthur

Visiting the church is, of course, free of charge. The cost of conserving and maintaining the building is very high and we do suggest a donation of £3 per adult visitor to assist us with this.

We are grateful for all donations. You can donate by text, there are instructions elsewhere on this site and in the church.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Private group tours can be arranged to suit individual requirements in terms of specialist interest and timing. There is a small charge for these tours which can be booked through the Parish Office.

School parties are especially welcome but are strongly advised to check with us first that the church will be available to avoid disappointment.

Guidance about your visit, an introduction to the church, and free tours by experienced teachers can be provided by arrangement. Children’s guides to the church are available to download.

There is easy access for the mobility-impaired to the church building via the south porch, the main entrance off the Callens alleyway by the Buttercross at the junction of Broad Street, King Street and High Street.  Inside the building, all parts of the nave are step-free including the Shop, children’s area and Icon Coffee serving and seating areas.

Access to the chapels and chancel is limited.  There is one small step down into St John’s chapel, two steps up and down into the Lady Chapel and four steps up into the chancel.  In each case a handrail is provided.

There is a disabled-accessible toilet in the nave.