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Contact Pam Elliott, the Cathedral Education Officer, by telephone or e-mail. She will be pleased to negotiate a date for your visit and discuss your requirements. Where possible the Education Officer is happy to meet with you at the Cathedral in order to assist with the planning of your visit. You will receive a letter confirming your visit after it has been booked in the Cathedral diary.
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How Far Ahead Should I Book? |
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At least four weeks in advance. If you have a particular date in mind it is best to give as much advance notice as possible, especially if you would like a visit tailored to your pupils' particular needs. The Cathedral hosts hundred of functions annually. It is essential to contact the Cathedral for available dates before arranging transport!
You are, of course, welcome to self-guide a group around the Cathedral but please do telephone first in order to book your visit into the diary.
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Admission to the cathedral is free, although we do ask that groups make a donation to support the work of the Education Department. The suggested amount is £1 per pupil.
If a Workshop is to form part of the visit, then we ask for a donation of £1.75 per child to help us deliver the service and cover the costs of materials provided. (Please note that the Place of Peace and Shared Story Trails in conjunction with the Buddhist Centre and Jewish Museum, respectively, are charged at a total of £5 per pupil).
However we do not wish to preclude any group from experiencing everything that a visit to Manchester Cathedral has to offer. If you anticipate any difficulties then please contact the Education Officer to discuss available options.
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What support materials are available? |
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There are a number of educational resource materials to support the study of various aspects of the Cathedral and which are designed to tie in with the wider curriculum. These are all photocopiable and are continually being developed and added to. They are individually priced and may be purchased in advance.
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Weather permitting, packed lunches can be eaten on the grassed areas around the Cathedral. In the case of inclement weather, and subject to availability, a lunch room in the Cathedral is available for up to 35 pupils. Please keep this facility tidy for other users.
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What other facilities are available? |
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Within the Visitor Centre there is a Restaurant and a Gift Shop which sells a range of gifts, books and cards. There is also an interactive, multi-media exhibition which we recommend forms an important element of any visit. It is essential that teachers supervise groups within the shop and the exhibition area at all times.
Toilet facilities are available within the Visitor Centre and in the Cathedral.
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On arrival, where do we park? |
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There is no car park at the Cathedral. Coaches can pull onto the pavement on Victoria Street, by the Cathedral West doors, for the purpose of allowing pupils to alight. There is also a car park on Victoria Street, directly opposite the Cathedral. |
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Where do we come on arrival? |
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Come to the Cathedral South Porch in Cathedral Yard, where you will be met by the Education Officer. You will then be shown where you can leave bags and coats.
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Do we need to bring anything with us? |
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Generally no, although this will depend on the nature of the Trail that you have planned beforehand. Photography is permitted inside the Cathedral.
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What is expected of teachers? |
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Teachers and helpers should stay with their group at all times and experience the Trails and Workshops alongside their pupils. Unless it has been planned otherwise, they will not necessarily be expected to give any input to these sessions; although extra pairs of hands during practical workshops are always welcome! At all times during the visit, teachers will, of course, be responsible for the control and supervision of their group.
We ask that all school visits provide a ratio of
1 adult: 10 children. No pupils are to be left unsupervised in any area at any time. Please ensure that your pupils understand the need for quiet in a place of worship.
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