A government review has recommended scrapping charging policies for entry to Cathedrals.<\/p>\n
The review on \u2018Cathedrals and Communities\u2019 found that Chester Cathedral has reported increased profits since doing away with charging, while Durham Cathedral has pledged to keep its main space free to enter.<\/p>\n
The report released by the Department of Communities and Local Government, explains that for lesser-known cathedrals, creating an active programme of events can increase visitors and income.<\/p>\n
The report was the culmination of a year-long tour that saw the Minister for Faiths, Lord Bourne, visit all of England\u2019s 42 Anglican cathedrals to better understand their continued importance both to local communities and wider society.<\/p>\n
His report also recommends the use of crypts and naves for events, commending Sheffield cathedral, which transformed the space below the cathedral to help the city\u2019s homeless.<\/p>\n