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Worcester Cathedral

Tourist attraction Church Historic site Cathedral

One of the Best Places To Visits in Worcester


Address

8 College Yard, Worcester WR1 2LA, United Kingdom

Website

www.worcestercathedral.co.uk

Contact

+44 1905 732900

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (3.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 1 to 3 pm

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  • 4/5 kevin m. 1 year ago on Google
    Free to enter place of worship. Worth going to see the tomb of King John alone. On this visit certain sections weren't open due to repairs , which did spoil the visit a little. There are some great tombs and a wonderful carved wooden triptych. Also a lovely cloister area to walk round which is where you will find a cafe, toilets and gift shop. We'll worth a visit. Most days the cathedral shuts at 5pm
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Travel & E. 8 months ago on Google
    A beautiful land mark and religious place. If your in Worcester it should be on the list of things to do / see. Good for all the fanily or alone. If your lucky you can witness and join in on a service which is nice
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Susan F. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a lovely visit, having met up with friends we hadn't seen for a very long time, due to Covid restrictions. Beautiful cathedral 🙏
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 peter b. 1 year ago on Google
    A masterpiece of living history, I sense God still dwells here, it feels warm and alive, unlike most cathedral's, beautiful inside and out. Having since visited a couple more times and attend Sunday morning service, the sung Eucharist with the cathedral cloisters and other visiting choirs its heavenly to listen too. The sermons were relative and extracts from the bible put into modern context.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 T S. 1 year ago on Google
    It is an extremely nice cathedral. King John's, St Wulfstan's and St Oswald's burail place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tiggy G. 6 months ago on Google
    Beautiful cathedral and we really appreciated that they were experimenting with allowing dogs on leads to enter. We weren't allowed to take her into places reserved for quite contemplation, but that was clearly marked and politely explained, so it was easy to comply. The cathedral is stunning. Good explanation panels everywhere, but also a real sense of the history and the purpose of the place. Cage in the cloisters. Loved the beautiful crypt.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julie M. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow....what a truly amazing experience! Went to see and experience the 'Space' Spectacular Sound and Light Show, so beautiful calming and informative and gave people the opportunity to really LOOK at the amazing architecture of our wonderful cathedral. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there this evening 😀.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mada T. 4 months ago on Google
    One of the best cathedrals in the country, the artwork & architecture is stunning & the staff brilliant and knowledgeable. It's free entry, accepting donations. If you come to Worcester and don't visit here you are missing a trick.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antony D. 7 months ago on Google
    A beautiful cathedral with lots to look at, and contains the graves of the infamous King John as well as the elder brother of Henry VIII, Arthur Prince of Wales. It is very peaceful and has a great atmosphere and offers the chance for prayer and private reflection. Great architecture and well worth visiting.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karen C. 9 months ago on Google
    Lots to see in awe and wonder. Spectacular Cathedral. Nice cafe - cream scones! NCP car park nearby, views of River.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Geoff A. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing Cathedral with fascinating history of England. Worth spending a few hours here and a tour if you can. Great setting on the river bank.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 paul b. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is enormous inside and lovely to look at. You can go on a guided tour into areas that the normal public can't get for about £7 at the time of this review. Or you can simply go in and look around most of it for free. There's s little cafe inside as well as some colourful artwork from various schools in the Cloister which brightens things up a lot. Well worth an hour or more for a family on a budget.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Val N. 4 months ago on Google
    A beautiful Cathedral in the heart of Worcester. Amazing architecture and history. Access to most areas. A whistle stop visit as we were Xmas shopping but have plans to go back for a more in-depth visit next year.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 michael g. 5 months ago on Google
    We had a wonderful visit and joined the first guided tour of the morning. As the weather was poor the footfall was quiet and we were lucky enough to receive a guided tour for the two of us which lasted for over an hour. A mature gentleman called Michael took us round and had a fabulous balance of knowledge, dates and a really good sense of humour. We learnt so much more from the guided tour and would thoroughly recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christina C. 7 months ago on Google
    There is a warm welcome at the door, and a (free) guide to point out key dates and treasures as you step inside. You are instantly imbibed by the historical and musical atmosphere of the cathedral. Well worth a visit! Such history! Not only the tomb of notorious King John but also that of King Arthur, brother of Henry VIII. How might history have been different had he survived? (Free, but you are invited to make a donation).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John S. 4 months ago on Google
    Beautiful Cathedral on the banks of the river Severn. Family Christmas walk down the opposite bank to the footbridge . Cross over and back to see the Cathedral , about 2miles. At Christmas a display of Christmas trees in the cloisters.

  • 5/5 simon m. 10 months ago on Google
    Fantastic building, really calm and serene,cafe on site, plus lovely garden settings. I parked on King Street £6 for the day and everything is easily accessible within the Cathedral if you are disabled. Free entry although they do ask for a contribution.

  • 5/5 Alvan 8 months ago on Google
    The beautiful architecture, stained glass, and sculptures left me speechless! A must visit. My photos don't do the place justice at all, it's a hundred times better seen in person!

  • 5/5 Steven J. 4 months ago on Google
    Beautiful cathedral with so much history attached to it.Plenty of information to really understand the history and the important people buried there.The christmas tree walk was simply breathtaking and credit to everyone who decorated a tree.We definitely visit next year to see the the decorations and attend a Carol service.

  • 5/5 Anthony C. 8 months ago on Google
    Lovely cathedral. Visited as part of my cathedral passport journey to collect all the stamps. One of the few cathedrals in the uk that is not under some sort of major renovation so that’s quite nice

  • 5/5 Stacey B. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped off for one night in Worcester and had to visit the Cathedral, we were greeted by incredibly pleasant staff who gave us an idea of the building interior and a map to follow. It was very grand, we were impressed, we bought a few items from the gift shop too.

  • 5/5 Chris G. 11 months ago on Google
    Wonderfully maintained place of worship/ visitors attraction. We discovered that Sir George Scott, who designed the West Window, had a sense of humour. It was thought the giraffe and other animals depicted in strange colours were kiln misfires but a relative visiting after the restoration in 2017 suggested otherwise. King John ( Robin Hood & Sheriff of Nottingham times) is buried here as well as Prince Arthur, who died young and was succeeded by his brother Henry VIII. Very interesting place to visit particularly if you are interested in English history

  • 5/5 Charlotte 10 months ago on Google
    Stunning Cathedral! It was on my list of Cathedrals to visit for a while and it definitely didn't disappoint. Managed to catch the English Symphony Orchestra practicing for a performance that was being held in the evening. What a sound! (3/06/23)

  • 5/5 Mabs “Mabsy” G. 10 months ago on Google
    Worcester Cathedral is almost the same interior design like the rest of every cathedral in the country. Maintenance was superbly very well done. The added beauty of this cathedral was those gigantic trees on the main entrance and garden. It is also looking at the River Severn as you stand in the back garden.

  • 5/5 Chris S. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely cathedral dating back to the 13th century. We went to see the annual Criistmas tree displays. Must have been about 50 with assorted decorations. Very pretty and free too. Cathedral well worth a visit. Recommended

  • 5/5 Nick T. 1 year ago on Google
    Well worth a visit if you're in the area. Friendly folk throughout the cathedral if you have any questions. Easy, no pressure donation stations around the building much like other cathedrals that I've visited. Take the time to explore as much as you can (don't miss the crypts) and read some of the inscriptions around the site. Nice place for quiet contemplation if you're that way inclined - if you're not, why not give it a go?

  • 5/5 Steve S. 1 year ago on Google
    Stunning, vast, an overwhelming space. Personally, I could have done without all the posters and educational displays in the crypt which, to my mind, subverted the atmosphere of the place but that doesn't really detract from what is an astonishing, humbling experience. And the café is pretty good too...

  • 5/5 Judith U. 1 year ago on Google
    Stunning Cathedral and so well maintained. Spent over half an hour in there, interactive info on King John's tomb which was really interesting and lots of descriptions and museum artefacts showing the abundance of fossils both in the Cathedral and the surrounding areas. Well worth a visit.

  • 5/5 S L. 1 year ago on Google
    Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Worcester. No admission fees but donations are very much appreciated. So much to look at- from the stained glass to the intricate carvings and painting on the ceiling and altars/ tombs.

  • 5/5 Claire Cronin (All Things Dark & D. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful cathedral, would love to have gone inside for a look round but there was an event on. So went into the gardens at the back which has lovely views over the river towards the city. Managed to get some pics as the sun was setting.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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