Cathedrals · South East England
Arundel Cathedral
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The Cathedral Church of Our Lady and St Philip Howard is located in Arundel, West Sussex, England. Dedicated in 1873 as the Catholic parish church of Arundel, it became a Roman Catholic cathedral at t
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Arundel · 1.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Arundel Cathedral, the nearest railway station is Arundel, which is 1.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BN18 9AT. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
The Cathedral Church of Our Lady and St Philip Howard is located in Arundel, West Sussex, England. Dedicated in 1873 as the Catholic parish church of Arundel, it became a Roman Catholic cathedral at the foundation of the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton in 1965. It now serves as the seat of the Bishop of Arundel and Brighton. It is classified by Historic England as a Grade I listed building (buildings of exceptional interest).
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The Cathedral Church of Our Lady and St Philip Howard is located in Arundel, West Sussex, England. Dedicated in 1873 as the Catholic parish church of Arundel, it became a Roman Catholic cathedral at the foundation of the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton in 1965. It now serves as the seat of the Bishop of Arundel and Brighton. It is classified by Historic England as a Grade I listed building (buildings of exceptional interest).
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Background
History
The cathedral's location, construction, design, and dedication owe much to the Howard family, who, as Dukes of Norfolk and Earls of Arundel are the most prominent English Catholic family, and rank first (below the royal family) in the Peerage of England. Since 1102 the seat of the Howards' ancestors has been Arundel Castle. In 1664, Catholic worship was suppressed in England by the Conventicle Act, and all churches and cathedrals in England were transferred to the Church of England. With the Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829, the foundation of Catholic parishes became lawful once again. In 1868, Henry Fitzalan-Howard, 15th Duke of Norfolk, commissioned the architect Joseph Hansom to design a…
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- Coordinates
- 50.8552, -0.5590
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Arun
- Parish
- Arundel
- Postcode
- BN18 9AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arundel and South Downs
- Nearest railway station
- Arundel — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.arundelcathedral.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Arundel Cathedral (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arundel Cathedral?
- Arundel Cathedral is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN18 9AT), in the parish of Arundel.
- What is Arundel Cathedral?
- The Cathedral Church of Our Lady and St Philip Howard is located in Arundel, West Sussex, England. Dedicated in 1873 as the Catholic parish church of Arundel, it became a Roman Catholic cathedral at t
- How do I get to Arundel Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Arundel, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN18 9AT.
- How do I get to Arundel Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Arundel, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN18 9AT.