Historic churches · South Wales
Norwegian Church
Also known as: Eglwys Norwyaidd, Caerdydd
In or near Cardiff.
Norwegian Church — church in Cardiff Bay, Wales, United Kingdom, now an arts centre.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Bay · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Norwegian Church in Cardiff, you can take a train to Cardiff Bay station, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the church is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CF10 4DJ.
About
Norwegian Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1868. Built in the Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Lutheranism. Address: CF10 4DJ. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Cardiff Bay, Wales, United Kingdom, now an arts centre". Coordinates: 51.4610°, -3.1620°.
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Heritage listing
The Norwegian Church Arts Centre (Welsh: Canolfan Gelfyddydau'r Eglwys Norwyaidd) is a point of cultural and historical interest located in Cardiff Bay (Tiger Bay), Wales. It was a Lutheran Church, consecrated in 1868. Under the patronage of the Norwegian Seamen's Mission it provided home comforts, communication with family and a place of worship for Scandinavian sailors and the Norwegian community in Cardiff for over a hundred years.
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Official information
The Norwegian Church Arts Centre is a historic building in Cardiff Bay that once served Norwegian seafarers. Visitors can explore its rich history and enjoy various art exhibitions and events in a scenic waterfront setting.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Norwegian Church Arts Centre (Welsh: Canolfan Gelfyddydau'r Eglwys Norwyaidd) is a point of cultural and historical interest located in Cardiff Bay (Tiger Bay), Wales. It was a Lutheran Church, consecrated in 1868. Under the patronage of the Norwegian Seamen's Mission it provided home comforts, communication with family and a place of worship for Scandinavian sailors and the Norwegian community in Cardiff for over a hundred years.
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Background
History
In the 19th century, Cardiff was one of Britain's three major ports, along with London and Liverpool. The Norwegian merchant fleet at the time was the third largest in the world, and Cardiff became one of the major centres of its operations. Sjømannskirken – the Norwegian Church Abroad organisation, which is part of the Church of Norway – followed in its footsteps. Under Carl Herman Lund from Oslo, a Church was built in 1868 in Cardiff Bay between the East and West Docks on land donated by the John Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of Bute, to serve the religious needs of Norwegian sailors and expatriates. Consecrated in December 1868, the church was clad in iron sheets on the instruction of…
Visiting
The building is now used as an arts centre, and is known as the Norwegian Church Arts Centre. The centre includes a café and an art gallery. In May 2011 the church underwent refurbishment costing , including a new outdoor terrace and a DDA compliant lift. The Grieg room hosts a diversity of local arts and culture.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4610, -3.1620
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Butetown
- Postcode
- CF10 4DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Phone
- 02920 492261
- Established
- 1868
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Bay — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Daily 11am–4pm; Saturday and Sunday 9:30am–5:30pm
- Official site
- www.norwegianchurchcardiff.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q1800343 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Norwegian Church, Cardiff (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cardiff Bay Norwegian Church 02.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Norwegian Church?
- Norwegian Church is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF10 4DJ), in the parish of Butetown.
- What is Norwegian Church?
- Norwegian Church — church in Cardiff Bay, Wales, United Kingdom, now an arts centre.
- How do I get to Norwegian Church?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF10 4DJ.
- When was Norwegian Church built?
- Built or established in 1868.
- Who owns Norwegian Church?
- Norwegian Church is owned by Norwegian Church Preservation Trust.
- Is Norwegian Church a listed building?
- Norwegian Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Norwegian Church a protected site?
- Yes — Norwegian Church is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Norwegian Church free to visit?
- Yes, Norwegian Church is free to enter.