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Cathedrals and Abbeys in the UK
Included below are Cathedrals and abbeys in the UK, such as Winchester Cathedral. Our selection of world famous Cathedrals and abbeys offer a variety of architectural styles attracting and admired by visitors from all over the world.
Winchester Cathedral
Cathedral Office, 9 The Close, Winchester
Winchester Cathedral offers a wealth of beauty, from its outstanding architecture to the deep emotions stirred by its choral music – a wonderful heritage that belongs to us all.
For over a thousand years, people have come to seek inspiration in this... more
Salisbury Cathedral
33 The Close, Salisbury
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 within eight acres of lawn and surrounded by historic buildings and museums within the... more
York Minster Undercroft Treasury & Crypt
York Minster, Deangate, York
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 is the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, and is the setting for some of the finest 14th... more
Exeter Cathedral
1 The Cloisters, Exeter
Exeter Cathedral welcomes anyone to participate in their religious services. Guided tours operate when services are not taking place.... more
Liverpool Cathedral
St James Mount, Liverpool
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 the top of the tower for spectacular vistas across the region and river, and the... more
Chester Cathedral
Chester Cathedral Office, 12 Abbey Square, Chester
Originally built as a monastery founded in 1092, Chester Cathedral was reconstuted as a Cathedral in 1541. The building has a rich and fascinating heritage and a visit here opens a window onto a rich and varied story of monks, kings and craftsmen.
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Coventry Cathedral
1 Hill Top, Coventry
Discover a thousand years of history at the nations favourite 20th century building. An icon of hope and source of inspiration, Coventry Cathedral is a unique and visionary place where the modern Cathedral sits majestically next to the blitz ruins of... more
Glasgow Cathedral
Castle Street, Glasgow
Glasgow is an active Christian church. The architecture is enjoyed by everyone that visits. Throughout the year there are numerous events, including Music Recitals.... more
Worcester Cathedral
Chapter Office, 8 College Yard, Worcester
Worcester Cathedral has been a place of worship for fourteen centuries. It is believed to be England´s loveliest cathedral with an ancient crypt, medieval cloisters and Royal tombs.... more
Glastonbury Abbey
Abbey Gatehouse, Magdelene Street, Glastonbury
The beautiful ruins of Glastonbury Abbey attracts visitors from all over the world, join them and step through time with our wide range of events.
From March to October, immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of medieval living, when the... more
St Paul´s Cathedral
St Paul's Churchyard, London
St Paul´s Cathedral: There has never been a better time to visit St Paul´s. With the completion of the £40 million restoration project, visitors can now enjoy Wren’s original vision and see the cathedral as fresh as the day it was completed. The... more
Chichester Cathedral
Cathedral Cloisters, Chichester
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 Reliefs and works by Sutherland, Chagall and Piper.... more
Whitby Abbey
Whitby
When the Russian schooner The Demeter ran aground in Whitby harbour in 1885, everyone on board was mysteriously dead. The lone survivor, a demonic black dog, bounded from the vessel and up the 199 steps to Whitby Abbey. The dog was a classic form... more
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
Fountains, Ripon
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 in Europe contains such a rich variety of historic monuments set in such a... more
Buckfast Abbey
Buckfastleigh
Buckfast Abbey is home to a Roman Catholic community of Benedictine monks. It is believed that there has been an abbey on the site since 1018 built by King Canute. The impressive grounds have immaculate lawns and fine old stone buildings.... more
Hereford Cathedral
5 College Cloisters, Cathedral Close, Hereford
There has been a place of worship on the site of Hereford Cathedral since the eighth century so its little surprise that this soaring Romanesque cathedral is soaked in history and a fascinating place to visit. Built in the early 12th century, the... more
Tewkesbury Abbey
Abbey Office, Church Street, Tewkesbury
You really shouldn’t go to picture-pretty Tewkesbury without a little stroll around the 12th century abbey. Tewkesbury Abbey has lots of things to boast about (it has the highest Norman tower in the country, its Romanesque beauty much praised by... more
Westminster Cathedral
Victoria, London
Westminster Cathedral is one London's best kept secrets. Its stunning Byzantine architecture sets it apart from other London landmarks. The Cathedral is world renowned for its wonderful music and choir. Visitors will find this a very special place to... more
Wells Cathedral
Cathedral Offices Chain Gate, Cathedral Green, Wells
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 near the wells in 705 and the present Cathedral building was begun in 1180. It is one of the most... more
Westminster Abbey
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 Abbey is a `Royal Peculiar´ under the jurisdiction of a... more
Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx, Helmsley
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 and other finds from the abbey.... more
Battle Abbey
Battle
Even the most hopeless history student (me) has heard of the Battle of Hastings, 1066 and all that but I don’t think there can be a better way of bringing to life this historic moment in English heritage than to actually visit the site where it all... more
Guildford Cathedral
Stag Hill, Guildford
From its commanding hilltop position, Guildford Cathedral is an imposing landmark. Inside there is tranquillity, peace, simple beauty, light and space. Our guides offer a warm welcome or just space for contemplation. Come and appreciate this... more
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Norwich Cathedral
12 The Close, Norwich
Norwich Cathedral comes second only to Salisbury Cathedral in the size of its cloisters, dating back to the 13th and 15th centuries. The Cathedral is built of flint rubble and mortar faced with limestone ashlar with the ground plan almost unchanged... more
Lincoln Cathedral
Minster Yard, Lincoln
You’ll see Lincoln Cathedral from 25 miles away as you approach this gorgeous historic little city and the closer you get, the more impressive it becomes. Looming over the flatlands of the county, this is possibly one of the finest examples of gothic... more
Durham Cathedral
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. Though a historic attraction, the Cathedral has never stopped... more
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