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Northampton Cathedral

Tourist attraction Church Catholic church Catholic cathedral

One of the Top rated Tourist attractions in Northampton


Address

Cathedral House, Kingsthorpe Rd, Primrose Hill, Northampton NN2 6AG, United Kingdom

Website

www.northamptoncathedral.org

Contact

+44 1604 714556

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (360 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 8:30 am to 7:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Thursday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Friday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Saturday: 8:30 am to 7:30 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 7 pm

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  • 5/5 Stuart T. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Cathedral, visited there for a wedding. Visit @yesteryear78 on Facebook for wedding cars.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 NHYIRA N. 1 year ago on Google
    It was a lovely day and a nice place for weddings and child dedication
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrea F. 1 year ago on Google
    Its a very beautiful Cathedral. Had visited it 2 weeks ago during the tour of the relic of St.Bernadette.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 centurion t. 1 year ago on Google
    I found it to be cold and uninviting, I'm sorry, it wasn't on par with any other Cathedral I've been in. It's desperately in need of some soft furnishings, better religious artwork etc, poor showing considering how rich the Mother Church is.

  • 5/5 Mandy D. 7 months ago on Google
    We attended a classical concert here. Lovely venue, well organised and welcoming. Brilliant acoustics too.

  • 4/5 james m. 8 months ago on Google
    Lovely decor, nice relaxing atmosphere. Went to see London music theatre performing Hans Zimmer and John Williams music. Overall the acoustics are great in there seating not for long periods. And can be painful to park in the area. But overall good experienc

  • 4/5 Ngozi U. 6 months ago on Google
    A peaceful praying place. Small building for a cathedral, I had expected a much bigger building . Attended mass here, enjoyed it. Congregation was friendly and welcoming.

  • 4/5 Christopher M. 1 year ago on Google
    I was surprised at how small this was for a Cathedral but it's quite a wonderful experience inside and it seems well kept

  • 5/5 Adil R. 1 year ago on Google
    The Cathedral is beautiful inside and out with a lovely garden. It has a large car park at the front of the Cathedral with plenty of spaces to park. The excellent toilet facilities are also located in the car park. It was my very first visit to the Cathedral.

  • 4/5 Mckenny N. 1 year ago on Google
    Really good Catholic Church experience. However they could do with a microphone (at least volume) upgrade. I would recommend going.

  • 5/5 Nidhin A. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice church.. good ambience.. heavenly feel. Holy mass on every Sunday at 8:30am, 11am and 5:15 pm.

  • 5/5 Heimdal O. 1 year ago on Google
    I am so pleased to have visited the Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate and St Thomas of Canterbury today . I found it to be a very pleasant and peaceful experience a break from the mad world we live in today . The staff I spoke to were very nice and Cafe 1850 next door was great . It has links to three heroes of mine, St Thomas of Canterbury , from my old stomping ground , St Felix from my present, and the indomitable Augustus Welby Pugin . Not meaning to exclude the obvious of course, I don't wish to be struck down just yet . Firstly built as a small chapel in 1825 with materials from the old St Andrews Priory which formerly owned the land . In 1844/45 a Cathedral nave was built by A.W.Pugin the man himself who dedicated it to St Felix . Felix of Burgundy or of Dunwich, whichever you prefer was the first Bishop of the East Angles reportedly . This was later added to by Augustus's son Edward . It was extended even further in 1959 designed by A Herbert and again later . Some may say Pugin designs are an acquired taste well I love them all . Inside Northampton Cathedral is airy, and bright with a fantastic wooden beamed roof . You will also find some lovely stained glass windows and a great statue of Thomas of Canterbury himself ! Not forgetting the one of Our Lady of course as said previously I don't wish to be struck down today . The grounds outside are rather small but certainly beautiful . I loved the carved wooden Crucifix and a beautiful memorial garden . I shall have to try and return in spring . I certainly enjoyed my visit and got to say a prayer for Mum and Dad R.I.P. Oh yes I kind of wondered what that strange watch tower in the roof was ?

  • 5/5 Andrew S. 1 year ago on Google
    Any place where mass is offered is worthy of far more than 5 stars.

  • 5/5 Barry C. 2 years ago on Google
    I was there for a funeral but the church staff made us feel welcome and it's a beautiful Church.

  • 5/5 Charlie A. 1 year ago on Google
    36 years Wedding anniversary. We prayed thanking god for the blessings we received throughout the years💓💓💓

  • 5/5 Dee M. 1 year ago on Google
    I was lucky enough to visit the Cathedral last week to venerate The Relics of Saint Bernadette which are on a Tour of the UK. I found all of the staff at the cathedral extremely pleasant and polite and professional and everyone that I spoke to was very respectful of the relics being in the Cathedral. The Cathedral itself is absolutely beautiful inside and out with lovely gardens. There is a large car park at the Cathedral with plenty of spaces to park. The excellent toilet facilities are also located in the car park. It was my very first visit to the Cathedral, but I will definitely be coming back to visit again 🙏🏼

  • 3/5 Paul L. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a bit too religious for my liking.

  • 5/5 Carlos D. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely lovely to come and pray and respect 🙏 ❤ 😊 🙌

  • 5/5 John C. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful church and gardens, now with a great cafe restaurant if you are staying in central Northampton

  • 5/5 Onyejeotukowoicho B. 2 years ago on Google
    It was beautiful and a great experience. Nice people

  • 3/5 Betty J. 2 years ago on Google
    Please check Streaming aparatus. Family is unable to view live stream of relative's funeral service as promised. Otherwise, apparently nicely organized.

  • 5/5 Tran Quoc T. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Catholic Chruch in Northampton


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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