St Patrick's Cathedral, Ballarat

Name: St Patrick's Cathedral
Address: 3 Lyons St S, Ballarat, 3350, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 5331 2933

#20 among attractions in Ballarat

Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Church

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Facts and practical information

St Patrick's Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. The cathedral was built between 1857 and 1871 designed by local architects Shaw and Dowden but was based on a design of English architect Charles Hansom. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 37°33'44"S, 143°51'11"E

Address

3 Lyons St SBallarat 3350 Australia

Contact

+61 3 5331 2933

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Day trips

St Patrick's Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sovereign Hill, Art Gallery of Ballarat, National Centre for Photography, Post Office Gallery.

1.3 miSE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Sovereign Hill, Ballarat
33 min walk • Sovereign Hill in Ballarat, Australia, is a living museum that offers a unique window into the country's vibrant gold rush history. This open-air museum recreates a 19th-century gold mining town, bringing to life the hustle and bustle of the 1850s.
~1590 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Art Gallery of Ballarat, Ballarat
8 min walk • The Art Gallery of Ballarat stands as a cultural cornerstone in the historic city of Ballarat, Australia. As the oldest and largest regional art gallery in the country, it is a beacon for art lovers and history aficionados alike.
~1280 ftE
Museum, Art museum
National Centre for Photography, Ballarat
7 min walk • The National Centre for Photography, sited in the regional city of Ballarat in Victoria, Australia exhibits, promotes, archives, and provides education, in photography.
~1480 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Post Office Gallery, Ballarat
8 min walk • The Post Office Gallery is an art gallery in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. The former Ballarat Post Office is located on the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Streets.
~1710 ftNE
Hiking trail, Hiking
Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail, Ballarat
9 min walk • The Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail in western Victoria, Australia, runs 53 kilometres along the old Skipton railway line from western Ballarat, southwest through Haddon, Smythesdale and Pittong to Skipton.
1.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Wendouree, Ballarat
34 min walk • Lake Wendouree is an artificially-created and maintained shallow urban lake located adjacent to the suburb of the same name in the city of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.
0.9 miNW
37°33'19"S • 143°50'17"E
Ballarat Yacht Club, Ballarat
25 min walk • Sailing, Marina
~1200 ftW
Park
Sturt Street Gardens, Ballarat
6 min walk • The Sturt Street Gardens is a central reservation running along Sturt Street, one of the main thoroughfares of Ballarat. The formal gardens span 13 city blocks from Grenville Street in the east to Pleasant Street in the west, are 20 metres wide and cover an area of 2.87 hectares running east–west.
0.9 miE
Tower
Ballarat East Fire Station, Ballarat
23 min walk • The Ballarat East Fire Station, in Ballarat East, Victoria, Australia is the oldest continually operating fire station in the Southern Hemisphere. The tower was designed by local architect Henry Caselli and was built in 1864 by William Cowland, a builder and fire brigade volunteer.
1 miN
Cemetery
Ballaarat Old Cemetery, Ballarat
26 min walk • Ballaarat Old Cemetery is a cemetery located in the rural city of Ballarat, Victoria in Australia. The cemetery dates back to 1856, although records show burials took place in the area from the late 1840s.
0.9 miE
Tower
Ballarat Fire Station, Ballarat
23 min walk • The 'Ballarat Fire Station' is an historic fire station in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia which was opened in 1856.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Patrick's Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Jolly Joker Costumes, Ballarat (4 min walk), Sturt Street Gardens, Ballarat (6 min walk), National Centre for Photography, Ballarat (7 min walk), Post Office Gallery, Ballarat (8 min walk).

How to get to St Patrick's Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Patrick's Cathedral:

Bus

Ballarat Station (11 min walk)
Ballarat City • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2, 3, 5, 7 (13 min walk)

Train

Ballarat (11 min walk)