Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- College Yard
Worcester, WR1 2LA
Worcestershire - Built
- 601
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1389728, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q1630367, OpenStreetMap, www.worcestercathedral.co.uk
Before visiting Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary, the Virgin of Worcester
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
Check the church’s website →About Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary, the Virgin of Worcester
The Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary, the Virgin of Worcester stands in College Yard, Worcester. This Church of England cathedral serves as the Bishop of Worcester’s seat and the principal church of the diocese. Governed by the dean and chapter, it is protected as a Grade I listed building and forms part of a scheduled monument.
Founded in 680, the cathedral preserves an eleventh-century crypt from Bishop Wulfstan’s Romanesque rebuilding. Its chapter house followed around 1120, while the nave was lengthened later that century. The eastern section was reconstructed in Early English Gothic form between 1224 and 1269, with further work on the nave during the 1360s. The central tower was finished in 1374. Extensive restoration took place during the nineteenth century, when George Gilbert Scott designed furnishings for the interior. Surviving features include medieval misericords incorporated into Victorian choir seating and memorials to King John, Arthur, Prince of Wales, and Stanley Baldwin.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary, the Virgin of Worcester?⌄
Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary, the Virgin of Worcester is at College Yard, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2LA.
What denomination is Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary, the Virgin of Worcester?⌄
Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary, the Virgin of Worcester in Worcester belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary, the Virgin of Worcester building?⌄
The building dates from 601. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
How do I contact Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary, the Virgin of Worcester?⌄
You can reach Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary, the Virgin of Worcester by email at julietfaulkner@worcestercathedral.org.uk and through its website at www.worcestercathedral.co.uk.
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