Heart of England - Worcestershire
WORCESTER CATHEDRAL
Chapter Office, 8 College Yard,
Worcester, Worcestershire
WR1 2LA
t: 01905 732900
e: info@worcestercathedral.org.uk
w: www.worcestercathedral.co.uk
WORCESTER CATHEDRAL is one of England’s loveliest cathedrals, with Royal tombs of King John and Prince Arthur, medieval cloisters, an ancient crypt and Chapter House, and magnificent Victorian stained glass. For an unequalled view to the Malvern Hills and south to the Cotswolds, climb the Tower on Saturdays and school holidays in the summer.
Worcester cathedral was founded in Anglo-Saxon times. During the middle ages there was a Benedictine monastery attached to the cathedral. In 1540, the monastery was closed down, but the new Chapter of the cathedral continued collecting books, giving alms to the poor, and educating local boys.
During the Civil War, King Charles II used the cathedral tower to survey the battle of Worcester in 1651. In the nineteenth century there was much Victorian Restoration. In the twentieth century the Cathedral's connections include Sir Edward Elgar, ‘Woodbine Willie’, and Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin.
The cathedral today welcomes families, groups, and individuals to visit the cathedral or come to services, concerts, exhibitions, lectures and events. There is a coffee shop, a quality gift shop, and disabled access to all facilities and gardens. There is nearby parking, bus and train stations. Worcester Cathedral is open daily 7.30am-6pm, with Services three times daily.
Group bookings or guided tours can be arranged via visits@worcestercathedral.org.uk
