Shrewsbury Cathedral, Shrewsbury

Name: Shrewsbury Cathedral
Address: 11 Belmont, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1743 290000

#9 among attractions in Shrewsbury

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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The Cathedral Church of Our Lady Help of Christians and Saint Peter of Alcantara, commonly known as Shrewsbury Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Shrewsbury, England. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Shrewsbury and mother church of the Diocese of Shrewsbury, which covers the historic counties of Shropshire and Cheshire. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1856 (169 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 52°42'19"N, 2°45'15"W

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11 BelmontShrewsbury SY1 1TE United Kingdom

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+44 1743 290000

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Shrewsbury Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, New Riverside, New Meadow.

~1990 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury
10 min walk • The Darwin Shopping Centre is the largest of the two main shopping centres in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, comprising approximately 17 per cent of the town centre's retail offer by leasable area.
~650 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, Shrewsbury
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic town of Shrewsbury, the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery is a cultural gem that beckons visitors with its rich collection and engaging exhibitions. Located in Shropshire, England, this museum offers a deep dive into the local...
~1640 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
New Riverside, Shrewsbury
8 min walk • New Riverside is a £150m shopping centre redevelopment project in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, which is planned to link the town's Pride Hill and Darwin centres and comprehensively redevelop the Riverside centre site.
1.2 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
New Meadow, Shrewsbury
30 min walk • New Meadow, also known as Montgomery Waters Meadow for sponsorship purposes, is a stadium situated on the southern outskirts of Shrewsbury, Shropshire, between the districts of Meole Brace and Sutton Farm, and close to the A5.
~1720 ftW
Body of water, Garden, Park
The Quarry Park, Shrewsbury
9 min walk • The Quarry is the main recreational park in Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire, England. The park was created in 1719 and encompasses 29 acres.
~880 ftN
11th-century castle and military museum
Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury
5 min walk • Shrewsbury Castle is a red sandstone castle in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It stands on a hill in the neck of the meander of the River Severn on which the town originally developed.
~1320 ftNW
Charles Darwin, Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury
7 min walk • St Chad's Church occupies a prominent position in Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire. The current church building was built in 1792, and with its distinctive round shape and high tower it is a well-known landmark in the town.
~1490 ftE
Bridge, View point
English Bridge, Shrewsbury
8 min walk • The English Bridge is a masonry arch viaduct, crossing the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The present bridge is a 1926 rebuilding and widening of John Gwynn's design, completed in 1774.
~1370 ftNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Gothic architecture
St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury
7 min walk • St Mary's Church is a redundant Anglican church in St Mary's Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust, the Trust designated St Mary's as its first Conservation Church in 2015.
0.5 miNW
Bridge
Porthill Bridge, Shrewsbury
12 min walk • Porthill Bridge, also often referred to as Port Hill Footbridge, is a suspension bridge for pedestrians crossing the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It connects Porthill with the Quarry and the town centre.
~1790 ftN
Monuments and statues
The Quantum Leap, Shrewsbury
9 min walk • The Quantum Leap is a sculpture situated next to the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It was created to celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of evolutionist Charles Darwin, who was born in the town in 1809.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Shrewsbury Cathedral open?

Shrewsbury Cathedral is open:

Monday 9 am - 1 pm
Tuesday 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 1 pm
Thursday 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 1 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 3 pm
Sunday 7:45 am - 12 pm & 4:15 pm - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Shrewsbury Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Town Walls Tower, Shrewsbury (3 min walk), Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, Shrewsbury (4 min walk), Shrewsbury Unitarian Church, Shrewsbury (4 min walk), Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury (4 min walk).

How to get to Shrewsbury Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shrewsbury Cathedral:

Bus

Shrewsbury Bus Station (10 min walk)
S • Lines: 409 (10 min walk)

Train

Shrewsbury (13 min walk)