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The Great Britain Guide

Cathedrals · South West England

Cathedral Cloister And Lavatorium

In or near Gloucester.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Cathedral Cloister And Lavatorium — a Grade I-listed cathedral in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

The cloisters of Gloucester Cathedral - geograph.org.uk - 8142282

Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.8679, -2.2468
County
Gloucestershire
District
Gloucester
Parish
Gloucester, unparished area
Postcode
GL1 2BN
Parliamentary constituency
Gloucester
Nearest railway station
Gloucester0.6 km
Opening
Monday–Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 12 noon–2.30pm and 4pm-5pm

Sources

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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.