Chester Cathedral

12 Abbey Square, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2HU

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Stunning exterior of Chester Cathedral
  • Stunning exterior of Chester Cathedral
  • Breathtaking interior of Chester Cathedral
  • Delicious Afternoon tea at the Chester Cathedral Refectory
  • Inside the Chester Cathedral Refectory
  • The Nave inside Chester Cathedral
  • The organ inside Chester Cathedral
  • Chester Cathedral is FREE to enter, although donations are welcome
  • Pick up a gift or souvenir from the Chester Cathedral Gift Shop

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Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence, a unique blend of modern and medieval history.

Come and spend the day

Book on to one of the Tower Tours & Ground Floor Tours and explore the magnificent building which is a national treasure within the heart of Chester. 

Enjoy and indulge in delicious food in the 13th Century Monks Hall Refectory Café or book a Traditional Afternoon Tea and take in the stunning surroundings.

Visit the beautiful and unique Gift Shop which has a wonderful range of music, jewellery, books, cards, toys, confectionery, gifts and souvenirs for all seasons and occasions.

Entry is FREE to the Cathedral but donations are welcome.

Groups are welcome by appointment and tours can be specially tailored to include coffee, tea or lunch to make a great day out for your organisation.

Disabled access and facilities including toilets and induction loop.

For more information, regular service times and details of forthcoming events and concerts and online booking, please see the Chester Cathedral website.

Chester Cathedral is also a unique venue for business meetings, corporate hospitality, pre and post concert receptions, gala dinners and much more.

 

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Guide Prices

Free to enter

Opening Times

Cathedral Gift Shop (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
DayTimes
Monday - Saturday10:00 - 16:00
Sunday12:00 - 16:00
Refectory Café (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
DayTimes
Monday - Saturday10:00 - 16:00
Sunday12:00 - 16:00
Cathedral (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
DayTimes
Monday - Saturday09:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 17:00

Awards

  • Regional and MiscellaneousTripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award 2017
  • Visit BritainWe're Good to Go We're Good to Go 2020
  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

Directions

Road Directions

The Cathedral is located in the heart of the city, easily accessed by public transport (opposite the Town Hall and Tourist Information Centre)

Public Transport Directions

Only 1 minute walk from Chester Town Hall; 20 minutes walk from Chester Railway Station. 

Nearby bus stops Grosvenor Street, Foregate Street, Vicar’s Lane

TripAdvisor

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
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  • Very Good
    1466
  • Average
    270
  • Poor
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  • Terrible
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Recent Reviews:

  • Middletonlass
    Banbury, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Friends getaway
    Love this cathedral
    5 of 5 stars
    Saturday, 27th May 2023
    Such a lovely cathedral, free to go in and lots to see in it. Stainglass, tapestries, sculptures and this year a lego cathedral. The cafe/restaurant is excellent, there is also a very good shop... Read full review
  • helencO63TL
    Concon, Chile
    Trip Type:
    Solo travel
    Beautiful building
    5 of 5 stars
    Saturday, 27th May 2023
    Beautiful building with a fascinating history and good facilities. The tours are well worth doing. There are also free concerts at 1pm on Thursdays. Read full review
  • simonbb17
    Shropshire, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Couples
    A cathedral for the C21st
    5 of 5 stars
    Thursday, 1st June 2023
    They’ve obviously had the consultants in. Touch screen timelines, tap in donation points and huge display TVs at every turn, Chester Cathedral can’t be accused of not trying to keep up with the... Read full review

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
  • Facility for service dogs
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp / Level Access
  • Some Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors 
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • All Weather Attraction

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - The Refectory Cafe, located in the magnificent thirteenth century monks' dining hall offers refreshments ranging from morning coffee to three course lunches.
  • Picnic Site - Visitors are welcome to picnic in the grounds surrounding the Cathedral.

COVID-19 Response

  • Advance booking essential

Languages spoken

  • French spoken
  • Italian spoken
  • Portuguese spoken
  • Spanish spoken

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - Please allow at least 45 minutes for a visit.
  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted - Minimum 10
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Min group size - 10
  • Open by appointment outside normal opening times
  • Solo accepted
  • Special group rates
  • Visa accepted

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

  • Dutch printed material
  • French printed material
  • German printed material
  • Italian printed material
  • Japanese printed material
  • Mandarin printed material
  • Polish printed material
  • Spanish printed material

Provider Facilities

  • Conference facilities
  • Event Venue
  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages
  • Toilets

Provider Features

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • Marketing Cheshire Member
  • No Smoking Attraction

Target Markets

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Children
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
  • Marketed Towards Students / Youth

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Demonstrations Given
  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups - Guided tours can be tailored to each group, either in terms of content or length of visit.
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals - Each paying visitor receives a complimentary audio tour of the Cathedral.

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available
  • Wi-fi available

Contact Us

Tel: 01244 324756

Tel: 01244 324756

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