The Undercroft Learning Centre project is
an exciting development taking place at the
heart of the Cathedral. Originally the cellars
of the former priory, the 12th century
Undercroft is a unique space located
beneath College Hall. Over the years, the
Undercroft has been a medieval storehouse
for food, ale and later coal, and even a
sixth-form common room for King’s School.
The project will conserve this beautiful
medieval space, and will transform it into a
community learning centre which will host many activities: from mindfulness and well-being courses, to heritage crafts, in addition to large school events, lectures and talks.
Plans include the installation of a lift and level flooring throughout to make the
space accessible to all. It will provide visitors with new and exciting interpretations of
Worcester’s priory and daily life in the monastic community, whilst also featuring as part
of the Cathedral tour.
Building works started after National Lottery Heritage Funding was awarded in May.
Alongside the conservation, repair and building work is a plan to develop the scope of
the Cathedral’s Education Department, so that a greater number of learners are able to
access and enjoy this incredible place.
Project Support Officer Sian Mitchell says: “This project will bring to life a fascinating
part of the original monastery. Learning was at the heart of life in a Benedictine
community, so it is wonderful to see this monastic space being conserved and used
as an education centre.” Watch its transformation unfold on Facebook, Twitter (@
Worcundercroft) and Instagram (/undercroftlearningcentre).
Please pray for the Cathedral Undercroft project, for its vision to be fully realised in
our community.
Bromsgrove Deanery – Rural Dean: Paul Lawlor; Lay Chair: David Hargreaves
Bath and Wells: Bishop Peter Hancock, w Bishop Ruth Worsley (Taunton)
Tanga (Tanzania): Archbishop Maimbo Mndolwa
Tuam, Killala and Achonry (Ireland): Bishop Patrick Rooke
