Lancaster Cathedral, Lancaster

Name: Lancaster Cathedral
Address: Balmoral Rd, Lancaster, LA1 3BT, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1524 384820

#4 among attractions in Lancaster

Top attraction, Church

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Facts and practical information

Lancaster Cathedral, also known as The Cathedral Church of St Peter and Saint Peter's Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It was a Roman Catholic parish church until 1924, when it was elevated to the status of a cathedral. It started as a mission church in 1798, and the present church was built on a different site in 1857–59. It was designed by E. G. Paley in the Gothic Revival style and is a grade II* listed building. In 1901 a baptistry was added by Austin and Paley, and the east end was reordered in 1995 by Francis Roberts. The cathedral is in active use, arranging services, concerts and other events, and is open to visitors. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1901 (123 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalSpire height: 240 ftCoordinates: 54°2'49"N, 2°47'38"W

Address

Balmoral RdLancaster LA1 3BT United Kingdom

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Ashton Memorial, Lancaster Castle, Lancaster Priory, Judges' Lodgings.

0.5 miE
View point, Memorial, Neo-baroque architecture
Ashton Memorial, Lancaster
13 min walk • The Ashton Memorial is a folly in Williamson Park, Lancaster, Lancashire, England built between 1907 and 1909 by the millionaire industrialist Lord Ashton in memory of his second wife, Jessy, at a cost of £87,000.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Forts and castles, Historical place
Lancaster Castle, Lancaster
13 min walk • Lancaster Castle is a medieval castle in Lancaster in the English county of Lancashire. Its early history is unclear, but may have been founded in the 11th century on the site of a Roman fort overlooking a crossing of the River Lune.
0.5 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
Lancaster Priory, Lancaster
14 min walk • Lancaster Priory, formally the Priory Church of St Mary, is the Church of England parish church of the city of Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is located near Lancaster Castle and since 1953 has been designated a Grade I listed building. It is in the deanery of Lancaster, the archdeaconry of Lancaster and the Diocese of Blackburn.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Judges' Lodgings, Lancaster
12 min walk • The Judges' Lodgings, formerly a town house and now a museum, is located between Church Street and Castle Hill, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Military museum
Lancaster Maritime Museum, Lancaster
17 min walk • The Custom House, Lancaster is a grade II* listed building located on St Georges Quay, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The architect was Richard Gillow of the Gillow furniture making family. Designed in 1764 for the Port Commissioners, it was used for its original purpose until 1882 when the Customs were transferred to Barrow-in-Furness.
~890 ftW
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Queen Victoria Memorial, Lancaster
5 min walk • The Queen Victoria Memorial in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, is a Grade II* listed building. It stands in the centre of Dalton Square, Lancaster facing Lancaster Town Hall.
~830 ftW
City hall
Lancaster Town Hall, Lancaster
5 min walk • Lancaster Town Hall is a municipal building in Dalton Square, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
~1020 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Cafe, Theater
The Dukes, Lancaster
5 min walk • The Dukes is a theatre in Lancaster, England. It is the county's only producing theatre venue, and is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.
~1270 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Comedy club
Grand Theatre, Lancaster
7 min walk • The Grand Theatre in Lancaster, England is one of the oldest theatres in England and the third oldest in Britain, having been in near continuous use since 1782. Though it was seen numerous extensions and alterations, much of the original stone has survived.
~1840 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Lancaster City Museum, Lancaster
9 min walk • Lancaster City Museum is a museum in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is housed in the former Lancaster Town Hall building in Market Square.
~1660 ftNW
Church, Georgian architecture
St John's, Lancaster
9 min walk • St John the Evangelist's Church is a redundant Anglican church in North Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lancaster Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include St Walburga's Convent, Lancaster (1 min walk), The Adult College, Lancaster (4 min walk), The Gregson Centre, Lancaster (4 min walk), Lancaster Town Hall, Lancaster (5 min walk).

How to get to Lancaster Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lancaster Cathedral:

Bus

Swan Yard • Lines: 18, 9 (1 min walk)
Cathedral • Lines: 487, 881 (1 min walk)

Train

Lancaster (15 min walk)