Cathedrals and Abbeys in the UK

Battle, East Sussex  

Battle Abbey was founded around 1070 by William the Conqueror, on the site of the Battle of Hastings. The best-preserved and most impressive part of the... more

Cathedral Cloisters, Chichester, West Sussex  

The magnificent Chichester Cathedral has stood at the centre of Chichester for nearly 1000 years. It houses a number of treasures including the 12th century Lazarus... more

The Chapter Office, The College, Durham  

Durham Cathedral has iconic status throughout the north-east of England, and deserves its reputation as being amongst the finest examples of Norman architecture remaining in Europe.... more

1 The Cloisters, Exeter, Devon  

Exeter Cathedral welcomes anyone to participate in their religious services. Guided tours operate when services are not taking place.... more

Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire  

Fountains Abbey with Studley Royal Water Garden, located four miles west of Ripon in North Yorkshire, is of outstanding historic and aesthetic importance. No other site... more

Abbey Gatehouse, Magdelene Street, Glastonbury, Somerset  

Glastonbury Abbey attracts visitors from all over the world. The magical ruins, of this once greatest Abbey in England, are set in 36 acres of peaceful... more

Stag Hill, Guildford, Surrey  

Guildford Cathedral is an imposing landmark from its commanding position on Stag Hill, so named because the Kings of England used to hunt there.The interior is... more

Minster Yard, Lincoln, Lincolnshire  

Lincoln Cathedral is visible from 25 miles away and is a distinguished landmark which is even more stunning close up. Take a guided floor or roof... more

St James Mount, Liverpool, Merseyside  

Liverpool´s world famous Cathedral is open daily throughout the year - the largest Cathedral in the UK, breathtaking in its architecture, beauty and atmosphere. Climb to... more

Rievaulx, Helmsley, North Yorkshire  

Founded in 1132, Rievaulx Abbey was the first Cistercian abbey in the north of England. The collection includes medieval floor tiles, stone sculpture, late medieval cutlery... more

St Paul's Churchyard, London  

There has never been a better time to visit St Paul´s. Five years of restoration has revealed the magnificience of Wren´s masterpiece as never before. The... more

33 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire  

Salisbury Cathedral: Be inspired by the peace and beauty of one of Britain´s finest medieval cathedrals, Salisbury offers a warm welcome to all who visit. Set... more

Cathedral Offices Chain Gate, Cathedral Green, Wells, Somerset  

Wells Cathedral began as a holy place, taking its name from the springs in what are now the Bishop´s Palace grounds. The first church was built... more

The Chapter Office, 20 Dean's Yard, Westminster Abbey, London  

Westminster Abbey, an architectural masterpiece of the 13th-16th centuries. A place of daily worship and burial place of Kings, statesmen, poets, scientists, warriors and musicians. Westminster... more

Victoria, London  

Westminster Cathedral is one of the greatest secrets of London. The architecture sets it apart from other London landmarks. Byzantine in style rather than the more... more

Whitby, North Yorkshire  

Whitby Abbey was founded by St Hilda in 657. The original community was destroyed by the Danes, but was refounded as a Benedictine priory in 1078.... more

Cathedral Office, 1 The Close, Winchester, Hampshire  

Winchester Cathedral tells the story of more than 1,000 years of history, faith and worship. Treasures include the 12th-century Winchester Bible, medieval carvings and contemporary scupltures... more

York Minster, Deangate, York, North Yorkshire  

York Minster Undercroft Treasury & Crypt is the chief church of the Church of England, also the seat of the Archbishop of York. The present building... more