Chichester Cathedral, Sussex, Norman Stone to Chagall Glass
Audio Tour
Explore Chichester Cathedral with an engaging self-guided audio tour that brings over 900 years of architecture, art and history to life.
This Chichester Cathedral audio guide reveals how the Cathedral developed from the Norman Conquest to the present day. Discover Norman and Gothic architecture, the remarkable story of St Richard of Chichester, and outstanding works of art including the Marc Chagall window, Graham Sutherland's Noli Me Tangere, John Piper's tapestry, and the medieval Arundel Screen.
As you walk through the Cathedral, you'll learn how to recognise Romanesque and Gothic architecture, understand the symbolism behind sculptures, stained glass and tombs, and uncover the stories that shaped one of England's most important medieval cathedrals.
The 20-stop Chichester Cathedral audio tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and covers the Cathedral's principal highlights, including the choir, St Richard's Shrine, the Chichester Reliefs of the 'Raising of Lazarus', the Chagall Window, the High Altar tapestry and many other architectural and artistic treasures.
Throughout the tour, the commentary is clear, thoughtful and rooted in detailed research. Whether this is your first time at Chichester Cathedral, or it is a building you know well, Painting Stories helps you look more closely, understand more deeply and enjoy its architecture and art in a completely new way.
About Your Guide
Painting Stories was created by Janet Clark, an art historian trained at the Courtauld Institute of Art with fifteen years’ experience in museums and galleries.
Through carefully researched audio tours, Janet helps visitors look more closely at paintings, architecture and historic places - revealing the human stories, ideas and history behind them.
