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Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire

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Gloucester Cathedral was founded as an Anglo Saxon abbey around 678, and was rebuilt under the energetic direction of a Norman monk named Serlo, soon after the Norman Conquest. It was under Serlo's direction in 1089 that work began on the huge church which survives today. In the Middle Ages Gloucester Abbey saw the coronation of Henry III in 1216, and is the final resting place of Edward II who died in 1327. At the time of Henry VIII's Reformation the abbey community of catholic monks was broken up. While the abbey community was destroyed, the buildings survived. Gloucester Abbey became Gloucester Cathedral, practising the new protestant faith.

Guided tours are frequently available at the cathedral and will be tailored to suit visitors' needs. Younger visitors might be interested to know that locations at the cathedral were used in the Harry Potter films.

Opening Times: The cathedral is open from 7.30am to 6pm daily but closed during term time 8.45am - 9.15am for school assembly.

Guided tours are available from 10.45am - 3.15pm Monday to Saturday and 12 midday - 2.30pm Sunday.

Tower Tours are available Monday to Friday 2.30pm ( Monday and Tuesday in school holidays only), Saturdays and bank holidays 1.30pm and 2.30pm. Please note that to take a tower tour you need to be able to climb 269 steps up and then down again! Children must be over 6 years of age.

Address: Gloucester Cathedral, 12 College Green, Gloucester GL1 2LX

Directions: Gloucester Cathedral is in the centre of Gloucester. Click here for an interactive road and satellite map centred on Gloucester Cathedral.

Access: Wheelchairs are available for hire, and there are wheelchair lifts within the building. There is a 'touch and hearing' centre, audio guides, large print guides and Braille guides. A disabled toilet is available.

Contact:

telephone: 01452 528095