Craft of the Carpenter (Tour)

Celebrate trees and explore the fascinating woodwork in the Cathedral, focusing on skilled carpentry from the medieval to modern times. Craft of the Carpenter is an evolution of The Afterlife of Trees tour.

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Where

St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY

When

Start: 25^th November, 2026 at 10:30am

End: 25^th December, 2026 at 11:45am

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