Bristol Cathedral

Open from Monday – Saturday 8am – 6pm. Sunday 7.20am – 5pm. Guided tours on Saturdays, or as arranged through the Chapter Clerk

A church has probably stood on this site for over a thousand years but it came to prominence in 1140 when Robert Fitzhardinge founded the Abbey of St. Augustine. The Chapter House and Abbey Gatehouse remain clearly to be seen, the other remains are within Bristol Cathedral School.

The eastern end of the Cathedral, especially in the Choir, gives Bristol Cathedral a unique place in the development of British and European Architecture. The Nave, Choir and Aisles are all the same height, making a large hall. Bristol Cathedral is the major example of a 'Hall Church' in Great Britain and one of the finest anywhere in the world.

Opening Times

Opening 1 Jan 2007 - 31 Dec 2008

Events

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Follow the M32. The Cathedral is located on College Green in the centre of the city at the bottom of Park Street next to the Marriott Royal Hotel and opposite the Council House. It is well signposted, but if in doubt find the At-Bristol complex on the harbourside and the Cathedral is on the opposite side of the road.

Public Transport Directions

By train: Bristol is on the main-line routes from London and the Cross-Country main-line from Birmingham and the north east. Buses 8 and 9 run directly from Bristol Temple Meads station to College Green at very regular intervals. Alternatively, Bristol Ferry runs from Temple Meads to the dockside in the centre, just a five minute walk from the Cathedral.

 Facilities

• Gift Shop

Provider Preferences

• Film or TV location
• Of historic, literary or architectural interest

Accessibility

• Accessible to Wheelchair Users
• On Bus Route

Catering

• Picnic Site
• Restaurant

Payment Methods

• Delta accepted
• Euros accepted
• MasterCard accepted
• Open by appointment outside normal opening times
• Visa accepted

Establishment Features

• Available for wedding receptions
• Cater for groups
• Conference facilities
• Event venue
• Toilets

Tours and Demonstrations

• Educational Visits Accepted
• Guided Tours Available for Groups
• Guided Tours Available for Individuals