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Cathedrals and Abbeys in England

Included below are Cathedrals and abbeys, such as St Paul´s Cathedral in England. Our selection of world famous Cathedrals and abbeys offer a variety of architectural styles attracting and admired by visitors from all over the world.

St Paul´s Cathedral

St Paul´s Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard, London, London

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

Glastonbury Abbey

Glastonbury Abbey, Abbey Gatehouse, Glastonbury, Somerset

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

Westminster Cathedral

Westminster Cathedral, Victoria, London, London

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

Coventry Cathedral

Coventry Cathedral, 1 Hill Top, Coventry, West Midlands

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

Buckfast Abbey

Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh, Devon

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

Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral, The Chapter Office, Durham

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

Guildford Cathedral

Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford, Surrey

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

Hereford Cathedral

Hereford Cathedral, 5 College Cloisters, Hereford, Herefordshire

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

Winchester Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral, Cathedral Office, Winchester, Hampshire

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

Chichester Cathedral

Chichester Cathedral, Cathedral Cloisters, Chichester, West Sussex

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

York Minster Undercroft Treasury & Crypt

York Minster Undercroft Treasury & Crypt, York Minster, York, North Yorkshire

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

Chester Cathedral

Chester Cathedral, Chester Cathedral Office, Chester, Cheshire

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. ... more

Norwich Cathedral

Norwich Cathedral, 12 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk

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

Tewkesbury Abbey

Tewkesbury Abbey, Abbey Office, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

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

Whitby Abbey

Whitby Abbey, Whitby, North Yorkshire

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

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral, 1 The Cloisters, Exeter, Devon

1 The Cloisters, Exeter


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

Lincoln Cathedral

Lincoln Cathedral, Minster Yard, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

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

Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury Cathedral, 33 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire

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

Worcester Cathedral

Worcester Cathedral, Chapter Office, Worcester, Worcestershire

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

Battle Abbey

Battle Abbey, Battle, East Sussex

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

Rievaulx Abbey

Rievaulx Abbey, Rievaulx, Helmsley, North Yorkshire

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

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire

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

Wells Cathedral

Wells Cathedral, Cathedral Offices Chain Gate, Wells, Somerset

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

Westminster Abbey, The Chapter Office, London, London

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

Liverpool Cathedral

Liverpool Cathedral, St James Mount, Liverpool, Merseyside

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

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