Gloucester Cathedral

2 College Green
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL1 2LR

Tel: +44 (0)1452 508 211
Fax: +44 (0)1452 300 469
Email: lin@gloucestercathedral.org.uk
Web: http://www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk/


God has been worshipped on this site for over 1300 years. At first, there was a small Anglo-Saxon monastery founded by Prince Osric. Early in the 11th century, Benedictine monks came to live and work here. William the Conqueror ordered the construction of the present building in 1089. It was called St. Peter's Abbey and a community of monks lived and worshipped here. Henry VIII dissolved the Abbey, and in 1541 this church became the Cathedral for the new diocese of Gloucester.

  • Cathedral open daily for visitors
  • Norman nave with massive cylindrical pillars
  • Rich musical tradition with organ and choir
  • Glorious fan-vaulted cloisters
  • Magnificent east window with medieval glass
  • Tomb of King Edward II
  • Opportunities for prayer and quiet reflection
  • Guided tours available (including crypt)
  • Cathedral Coffee Shop Open Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 4.30 pm, Sunday 11.00am - 3.00pm.
  • Cathedral Shop for postcards, guide books and souvenirs.

    Services:

    Sunday 10.15am Sung Eucharist (with childrens church); 3.00pm Evensong.
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 5.30pm.
    Saturday 4.30pm Evensong.
    The above services are all sung by the Cathedral Choir during term time.
    Daily 8.00am Holy Communion. Wednesday 7.30am & 12.45pm Holy Communion.
    Monday Evening Prayer 5.30pm.

     

    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    Open daily.
    Conducted Tours: Guides are on duty from 10.30am - 4.00pm Mondays to Saturdays and from 12.00pm - 2.30pm on Sundays. They offer full or partial guided tours which they will tailor to suit your interests and the time you have available.

    For pre-booked guided tours with a Cathedral Guide, please telephone 01452 508211.

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    There is no formal charge for admission, but adult visitors are asked to make a donation of £3.00 each towards the maintenance of this magnificent building.

    Directions
    The cathedral is off Westgate Street not far from the Cross where the four gate streets meet in the centre of Gloucester.
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