St James Old Cathedral, Melbourne

Name: St James Old Cathedral
Address: 2 Batman St, Melbourne, 3003, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9329 0903

#283 among attractions in Melbourne

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St James Old Cathedral, an Anglican church, is the oldest church in Melbourne, Australia, albeit not on its original site. It is one of the relatively few buildings in the central city which predate the Victorian gold rush of 1851. The building was demolished and relocated in 1914 to a corner site of King Street and Batman Street. ()

Coordinates: 37°48'36"S, 144°57'7"E

Address

2 Batman StCity of Melbourne (West Melbourne)Melbourne 3003 Australia

Contact

+61 3 9329 0903

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Day trips

St James Old Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Melbourne Central, Queen Victoria Market, RMIT Melbourne City campus, Etihad Stadium.

0.6 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Melbourne Central, Melbourne
16 min walk • Melbourne Central is a vibrant and expansive shopping centre nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This architectural marvel is not just a shopping destination but a cultural hub that reflects the city's dynamic spirit.
0.4 miNE
Shops and stalls in a historic venue
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
10 min walk • Queen Victoria Market, affectionately known as "Queen Vic" or "Vic Market," stands as a historical landmark and a bustling center of commerce in Melbourne, Australia. Established in 1878, this open-air market spans over seven hectares, making it the largest in the...
0.6 miE
Universities and schools, Shopping, Bookshop
RMIT Melbourne City campus, Melbourne
16 min walk • The Melbourne City campus of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology is located in the city centre of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. It is sometimes referred to as "RMIT City" and the "RMIT Quarter" of the city in the media.
0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Etihad Stadium, Melbourne
13 min walk • Docklands Stadium, also currently known by naming rights sponsorship as Marvel Stadium, is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment stadium in the Docklands area of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
0.6 miE
37°48'27"S • 144°57'47"E
Hardrock, Melbourne
17 min walk • Climbing, Game and entertainment center
~590 ftE
Park, Garden
Flagstaff Gardens, Melbourne
3 min walk • Flagstaff Gardens is the oldest park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, first established in 1862. Today it is one of the most visited and widely used parks in the city by residents, nearby office workers and tourists.
0.6 miE
Baths, Sport venue, Sport
City Baths, Melbourne
17 min walk • The City Baths, located at 420 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia, opened in 1904 as public baths, with swimming pools and bathing facilities. Extensively renovated in the early 1980s, it is now considered one of Melbourne's most architecturally and historically significant buildings.
~1560 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Mary Star of the Sea, Melbourne
8 min walk • St Mary Star of the Sea is a historically significant Catholic parish church in West Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The foundation stone of the church was laid in 1882 and the building was completed by 1900.
0.4 miS
37°48'57"S • 144°57'7"E
Spencer Outlet Centre, Melbourne
11 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Tours
~1630 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Hellenic Museum, Melbourne
8 min walk • The Hellenic Museum is an art and history museum in Melbourne, Australia dedicated to inspiring visitors about Hellenic culture, both ancient and contemporary, through innovative programs, exhibitions and events.
0.5 miN
Museum, Art gallery
Arts House, Melbourne
13 min walk • Arts House is a centre for contemporary performance and interactive artforms in Melbourne, Australia. Established in 2006, it is a program of the City of Melbourne. It supports and presents a range of experimental theatre, live art, contemporary dance and similar types of performance, by Australian and international artists.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St James Old Cathedral open?

St James Old Cathedral is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to St James Old Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Flagstaff Gardens, Melbourne (3 min walk), Dudley Street, Melbourne (5 min walk), King Street, Melbourne (5 min walk), Spencer Street, Melbourne (6 min walk).

How to get to St James Old Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to St James Old Cathedral:

Bus

William Street/Dudley Street • Lines: 220 (5 min walk)
Queen Victoria Market/Franklin Street • Lines: 220, 234, 235, 236, 237, 546 (6 min walk)

Tram

Stop 2: King Street • Lines: 30, 35 (5 min walk)
Stop 1: Spencer Street • Lines: 30, 30d, 35 (6 min walk)

Train

Flagstaff (7 min walk)
North Melbourne (15 min walk)

Ferry

Port Phillip Ferries (16 min walk)