The children walked beautifully across the road and into Tom Quad looking resplendent in the autumn sunshine. We noticed the many towers and spires, and a flag flying. Crossing past the fountain we observed the grounds staff repairing the lawn with the help of a small tractor and trailer. Our special tour took us to sit on the Hall Staircase. Here we looked up and noticed the many crests on the ceiling including one which one of the children remarked was the same as the one on their jumper.

In the Cloister garden we sat by the fountain and saw the Cathedral spire. In the Chapter House we tried to make the faces of the gargoyles. Inside the Cathedral, we admired the new Prodigal Son Window, admiring the stunning colours and looking for all the animals that appear in the beautiful design. We also found a dragon, and liked lying down to look up at the ceiling. The children were most surprised when we emerged from the Cathedral to be standing in front of the Meadow Building, which we pass on our Wednesday walks, now we know what is behind the long, beautiful facade.

Thank you to Revd Charlie for such a special Nursery tour of the Cathedral and we look forward to a second special visit with him next week.