The Nave is probably the first view of the interior that most visitors will see.

The nave was rebuilt in the 14th century and was finished in 1405 and although it is relatively short for an English cathedral it is nearly 80 feet high. The whole cathedral is about 540 feet long and the nave is a little less than half of that.

The Baptismal Font on the right of the North Aisle is a rare and remarkable survival. This font earned disapproval from the Puritans who reputedly smashed it in 1643. The pieces, however, were hidden for the remainder of the Civil War and then repaired and re-displayed after the Restoration of 1660.

The North Aisle near the crossing.

One of the many features which make this cathedral interesting is the change in floor level between the Nave and the Chancel. The first set of steps takes us up to the Quire Screen level then a further set of steps leads to the Quire on the same level as the Chancel.

The rather beautifully carved and painted Pulpit is to be found on the north side of the nave near the crossing. It was originally situated on the south side of the Nave, where it stood from before 1787, but was moved to its current position in 1935.