Chester Cathedral

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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)
Day	Times
Monday - Saturday	10:00	- 16:00
Sunday	12:00	- 16:00

Refectory Café (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
Day	Times
Monday - Saturday	10:00	- 16:00
Sunday	12:00	- 16:00

Cathedral (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
Day	Times
Monday - Saturday	09:00	- 18:00
Sunday	10:00	- 17:00

Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award 2017
Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020
Regional and Miscellaneous 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

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Poor
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Recent Reviews:

Middletonlass
Banbury, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Friends getaway
Love this cathedral
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
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
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

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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.