Cathedrals and Abbeys in the UK

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 is the largest Gothic... 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 near the wells in 705 and the... 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

Cathedral Office, 9 The Close, Winchester, Hampshire  

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... more

1 Hill Top, Coventry, West Midlands  

Coventry Cathedral is an internationally renowned place of worship and pilgrimage. St Michael´s Hall Treasury houses treasures from the old and new Cathedrals including the... more

Cranham, Gloucester, Gloucestershire  

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Buckfastleigh, Devon  

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... 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 in... 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 admired... more

Chapter Office, 8 College Yard, Worcester, Worcestershire  

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... more

St Paul's Churchyard, London  

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... 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... more

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... more

12 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk  

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... more

Castle Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City  

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

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. The new museum and visitor... 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 within eight... 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 tour, see the imposing West... more

Abbey Gatehouse, Magdelene Street, Glastonbury, Somerset  

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,... 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... more

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 abbey is the great... 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 Reliefs... more

5 College Cloisters, Cathedral Close, Hereford, Herefordshire  

Hereford Cathedral, the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library Exhibition is famous for housing both the spectacular medieval map of the world and the cathedral´s unique Chained... 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 the... 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

Chester Cathedral Office, 12 Abbey Square, Chester, Cheshire  

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... more