Cathedrals · West Midlands
Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary, the Virgin of Worcester
In or near Worcester.
Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary, the Virgin of Worcester — a cathedral in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Worcester Foregate Street · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary, the Virgin of Worcester is a cathedral located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Worcester Cathedral is a historic place of Christian worship that has been in use for over fourteen centuries. Visitors can explore its stunning architecture, attend services, and view significant historical sites such as King John's tomb.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary, the Virgin of Worcester is a cathedral located in the West Midlands, postcode WR1. It serves as the seat of the Bishop of Worcester and is known for its historical significance and architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1887, -2.2208
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Worcester
- Parish
- Worcester, unparished area
- Postcode
- WR1 2LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Worcester
- Phone
- 01905 732948
- Nearest railway station
- Worcester Foregate Street — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 10am–5pm; Sunday 1pm–3pm
- Official site
- www.worcestercathedral.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/224967203 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary, the Virgin of Worcester?
- Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary, the Virgin of Worcester is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR1 2LA), in the parish of Worcester, unparished area.
- What is Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary, the Virgin of Worcester?
- Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary, the Virgin of Worcester — a cathedral in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary, the Virgin of Worcester?
- The nearest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR1 2LA.
- Is Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary, the Virgin of Worcester a protected site?
- Yes — Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary, the Virgin of Worcester is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary, the Virgin of Worcester?
- The nearest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR1 2LA.