Salisbury Cathedral is throwing open its doors on Saturday 26 April for local people to find out more about their Cathedral as part of this year's 750th anniversary celebrations.

The day has been specially designed to provide interest and fun for all ages. The emphasis is on participation and so our musicians, flower arrangers and embroiderers will be offering you a chance to join in. You will be able to visit areas not usually open to the public including the Vestry, medieval Song Room, the Cathedral's magnificent Library and the former Bishop's Palace. Find out what it's really like to be a verger, stonemason, embroiderer, conservator, chorister, glazier, flower arranger or volunteer guide. The work of the Cathedral's exceptional craftsmen and women - the masons, conservators and glaziers - will be on display.

The Dean of Salisbury, the Very Reverend June Osborne, said, "We hope that as many local people as possible, as well as parishioners from across the Diocese will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to come and find out more about their Cathedral. I know that our staff and volunteers are looking forward to talking about what they do and what is it like to welcome people, quite literally from all over the world, year round for services and events."

The Cathedral has also launched an on-line ticket booking facility on its website, so the public can book and buy tickets to events marking its 750th anniversary.

The facility has been up and running for less than a week but is already being well used.

Liane Whittles, marketing officer for Salisbury Cathedral, said, "With so many new and exciting events this year, this seemed the right time to offer what, for the Cathedral, is a brand new facility on our informative and up-to-date website.

"We look forward in the future to extending this facility to other activities at the Cathedral including booking for the ever-popular Tower Tours."

Visit www.salisbury750.co.uk website which has up-to-date information on the Cathedral's 750th celebrations, including a Medieval Fair on May 4-5 and a flower festival from June 17-21.