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The Great Britain Guide

Cathedrals · East Midlands

Nottingham Cathedral

In or near Burton Joyce.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

The Cathedral Church of St. Barnabas is a cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church in the city of Nottingham in Nottinghamshire, England. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Nottingham and seat of

Nottingham - Cathédrale Saint-Barnabé - 13

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Nottingham · 1.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

The Cathedral Church of St. Barnabas is a cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church in the city of Nottingham in Nottinghamshire, England. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Nottingham and seat of the Bishop of Nottingham. The cathedral is a grade-II* listed building.

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Official information

Nottingham Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral Church of St Barnabas, is a Grade II* listed building located in Nottingham City Centre. Designed by architect Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, it serves as a place of worship and a cultural venue, welcoming visitors to explore its architectural history and community events.

From the Wikipedia article

The Cathedral Church of St. Barnabas is a cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church in the city of Nottingham in Nottinghamshire, England. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Nottingham and seat of the Bishop of Nottingham. The cathedral is a grade-II* listed building.

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Background

History

It was built between 1841 and 1844, costing £15,000 (equivalent to £|r=-4}}}} in ), and was first consecrated in 1844, fifteen years after the Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829 ended most restrictions on Catholicism in the United Kingdom. A substantial amount of the cost was paid by the important Catholic Lord Shrewsbury. The architect was Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin who also designed the interior of The Houses of Parliament. It was built in the Early English Plain Gothic style, although in contrast, the Blessed Sacrament Chapel was richly decorated and Pugin's later churches were built in that Decorated Gothic style throughout. Pugin was retained as architect by Rev Robert William Willson,…

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Coordinates
52.9547, -1.1571
District
Nottingham
Parish
Nottingham, unparished area
Postcode
NG1 5AA
Parliamentary constituency
Nottingham East
Nearest railway station
Nottingham1.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nottingham Cathedral?
Nottingham Cathedral is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG1 5AA), in the parish of Nottingham, unparished area.
What is Nottingham Cathedral?
The Cathedral Church of St. Barnabas is a cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church in the city of Nottingham in Nottinghamshire, England. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Nottingham and seat of
How do I get to Nottingham Cathedral?
The nearest railway station is Nottingham, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG1 5AA.
How do I get to Nottingham Cathedral?
The nearest railway station is Nottingham, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG1 5AA.