Ayr Cathedral, Ayr

Name: Ayr Cathedral
Address: 27 John Street, Ayr, United Kingdom

#3 among attractions in Ayr

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The Cathedral Church of Saint Margaret, also known as Ayr Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Ayr, Scotland. It is the seat of the Bishop of Galloway, and the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Galloway. St Margaret's was designated a cathedral in 2007, and is the most recent church to be given status as a Roman Catholic cathedral in the United Kingdom, due to the closure of Good Shepherd Cathedral, Ayr. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: GothicCapacity: 350Coordinates: 55°27'53"N, 4°37'34"W

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27 John StreetAyr United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Ayr Racecourse, Ayr Central, Gaiety Theatre, Ayr Pavilion.

0.7 miE
Horse track, Gambling, Sport venue
Ayr Racecourse, Ayr
18 min walk • Ayr Racecourse, nestled in the historic coastal town of Ayr, Scotland, is a premier destination for horse racing enthusiasts and casual tourists alike. This illustrious venue is renowned for hosting some of Scotland's most prestigious races, including the Scottish...
~1580 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Ayr Central, Ayr
8 min walk • Ayr Central is covered shopping centre in Ayr, Scotland. Built on a brown field site on Kyle Street, which had been abandoned for fifteen years, the development cost £75 million.
~1610 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Gaiety Theatre, Ayr
8 min walk • The Gaiety Theatre is a category B listed performing arts venue in Ayr, Scotland. It is noted for its interior rococo features, its atmosphere and its acoustics.
0.6 miSW
Music venue
Ayr Pavilion, Ayr
16 min walk • Ayr Pavilion is a former music venue and multi-purpose hall in Ayr, Scotland, situated on Ayr's Low Green. As of 2020, it is used as "Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Centre".
1.4 miNE
55°28'52"N • 4°36'13"W
Shred Skatepark, Ayr
37 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Sport complex, Park
1.1 miE
Church
Good Shepherd Cathedral, Ayr
29 min walk • The Good Shepherd Cathedral in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland was the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Galloway.
1.2 miSW
Neighbourhood
Seafield, Ayr
31 min walk • Seafield is a southern district of Ayr, Scotland. A major landmark in the area is the former Seafield Children's Hospital, which closed in 1991. The area is also home to a large golf course.
~840 ftSW
55°27'46"N • 4°37'43"W
West Kirk, Ayr
5 min walk • Church
0.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Somerset Park, Ayr
11 min walk • Somerset Park is a football stadium located in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It has been the home of Ayr United since they were founded in 1910. Prior to that, it was the home ground of Ayr, who merged with Ayr Parkhouse to form Ayr United.

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Which popular attractions are close to Ayr Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include West Kirk, Ayr (5 min walk), Gaiety Theatre, Ayr (8 min walk), Ayr Pavilion, Ayr (16 min walk), Ayr Racecourse, Ayr (18 min walk).

How to get to Ayr Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ayr Cathedral:

Bus

Stagecoach Bus Station (10 min walk)

Train

Ayr (12 min walk)
Newton-on-Ayr (17 min walk)