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Chester Cathedral
Medieval cathedral, built in 1092, with tours of the 216-step tower plus a refectory cafe and shop.
Address: St Werburgh St, Chester CH1 2DY, UK
Phone: 01244 324756
State: Cheshire West and Chester
City: Chester
Zip Code: CH1 2DY

opening times

Monday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Reviews
A real gem to be treasured! This is a must stop destination in the city of Chester, and for those interested in history, church architecture and stained glass, has to be on your itinerary. Entry is free, but there is the option to tap your card to make an easy donation, and there’s also the opportunity for gift aid.nWe also opted for the guided tour £3 and I highly recommend it. Our guide was Matt, and his knowledge of architecture, history, and the cathedral, along with his enthusiasm, made for an unforgettable experience. We were lucky to be the only people who had booked the tour so we felt quite privileged to have him all to ourselves!nFrom its beginnings as a Benedictine abbey, the cathedral has a rich history and has many interesting and noteworthy features, from the Victorian mosaics to the elaborate rood screen, and quire stalls.nWe also enjoyed a light meal in the cafe which is housed in the former monastery refectory, complete with pulpit from which a monk would preach while the rest of the brothers would eat. We enjoyed the cream of tomato soup and the Welsh rarebit, both of which were very tasty. It is spacious and you might even bag a sunny spot if you’re lucky!nThere is a substantial gift shop with a wide variety of options to purchase - exquisite Christmas decorations we visited at the end of October, religious items, books, food and drink items etc.nIf you love visiting churches, admiring beautiful architecture or just want to do something different, I cannot recommend this enough. I don’t give “top marks” easily, but it is thoroughly deserved!
It is highly recommended to join the discovery tour for only £3 please check the time in advance. You will gain a better understanding of this historical cathedral. Thank you so much for such an informative and interesting tour given by John. I spent around 2 hours visiting, including the tour.
Went through Chester on the way back from Wales tripnnThe cathedral is a must visit. Architectural wonder with the wonderfully curated garden provides the perfect aura. Organ acoustics are wonderful. A good place to spend for 2-3 hours.
Beautiful cathedral all decked out for Christmas with lots of decorated trees around as part of the festival. We visited on a Sunday when it is free to get in but we still payed a contribution towards its upkeep as buildings like this are a money pit and we all need to help preserve them for future generations. The choir and organist were practicing ready for the next Sunday service and it was lovely to hear them as a non member of any religion as the acoustics were fabulous
Great place to visit. £6 to get in. A very beautiful cathedral. They had a Christmas tree event when we were there. Beautiful glass figures in the garden.
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