Cathedrals · South West England
Cathedral Cloister And Lavatorium
In or near Gloucester.
Cathedral Cloister And Lavatorium — a Grade I-listed 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
- Gloucester · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Cathedral Cloister And Lavatorium is a Grade I-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
Gloucester Cathedral is a historic site with over 1,300 years of history, featuring significant elements such as the tomb of a King. Visitors can explore the cathedral's architecture, attend daily worship services, and participate in various events throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Cathedral Cloister and Lavatorium is located in the West Midlands. This site is designated as Grade I listed, recognising its exceptional architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8679, -2.2468
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Gloucester
- Parish
- Gloucester, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL1 2BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gloucester
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Monday–Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 12 noon–2.30pm and 4pm-5pm
- Official site
- gloucestercathedral.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17525928 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cathedral Cloister And Lavatorium?
- Cathedral Cloister And Lavatorium is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL1 2BN), in the parish of Gloucester, unparished area.
- What is Cathedral Cloister And Lavatorium?
- Cathedral Cloister And Lavatorium — a Grade I-listed cathedral in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cathedral Cloister And Lavatorium?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL1 2BN.
- Is Cathedral Cloister And Lavatorium a listed building?
- Cathedral Cloister And Lavatorium is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Cathedral Cloister And Lavatorium a protected site?
- Yes — Cathedral Cloister And Lavatorium is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Cathedral Cloister And Lavatorium?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL1 2BN.