Cathedrals · North East England
St Mary's Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne
In or near Newcastle upon Tyne.
The Cathedral Church of St Mary is a Catholic cathedral in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle and seat of the Bishop of Hexham
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Central Station · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Mary's Cathedral in Newcastle upon Tyne, the nearest railway station is Central Station, which is 0.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NE1 1SG. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
The Cathedral Church of St Mary is a Catholic cathedral in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle and seat of the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle. The cathedral, situated on Clayton Street, was designed by Augustus Welby Pugin and built between 1842 and 1844. The cathedral is a grade I listed building and a fine example of the Gothic Revival style of architecture championed by Pugin. There is a monument dedicated to Cardinal Basil Hume in the Monument Garden outside of the cathedral, which was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 2002. St Mary's Cathedral is the sixth tallest structure in the city.
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Summary from the official site
St Mary's Cathedral in Newcastle upon Tyne is a significant religious site that has recently completed scheduled repair works. Visitors can attend regular Masses and explore the cathedral's architecture and spiritual offerings.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Cathedral Church of St Mary is a Catholic cathedral in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle and seat of the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle. The cathedral, situated on Clayton Street, was designed by Augustus Welby Pugin and built between 1842 and 1844. The cathedral is a grade I listed building and a fine example of the Gothic Revival style of architecture championed by Pugin. There is a monument dedicated to Cardinal Basil Hume in the Monument Garden outside of the cathedral, which was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 2002. St Mary's Cathedral is the sixth tallest structure in the city.
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Background
History
St. Mary's Church in Newcastle opened in August 1844, paid for largely through halfpenny subscriptions from the community of poor immigrants on Tyneside. The priest at the mission at Newcastle upon Tyne was William Riddell. The stained glass in the Great East Window, Lady Chapel and Blessed Sacrament Chapel, were done by William Wailes in 1843 to designs provided by Pugin. By decree of Pope Pius IX on 29 September 1850, the Catholic hierarchy was restored on a regular pattern to England and Wales. Much of what had been known as the Vicariate Apostolic of the Northern District became the new See of Hexham. Bishop William Hogarth was appointed to be the first bishop of the new diocese, and as…
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- Coordinates
- 54.9690, -1.6200
- District
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parish
- Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE1 1SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
- Established
- 1844
- Nearest railway station
- Central Station — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.stmaryscathedral.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: St Mary's Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne?
- St Mary's Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE1 1SG), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
- What is St Mary's Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne?
- The Cathedral Church of St Mary is a Catholic cathedral in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle and seat of the Bishop of Hexham
- How do I get to St Mary's Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne?
- The nearest railway station is Central Station, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE1 1SG.
- When was St Mary's Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne built?
- Built or established in 1844.
- How do I get to St Mary's Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne?
- The nearest railway station is Central Station, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE1 1SG.