Gloucester Cathedral

Gloucester Cathedral is used daily for worship and has a rich musical tradition. Founded 1300 years ago the architectural development through the ages can be seen. Features include Medieval glass, see its own exhibition, fan faultered cloister and crypt. The cloisters is where some scenes from the Harry Potter films were shot. Other features of interest are the Chapter House, the tombs of Edward II and Robert Duke of Normandy plus other fine windows and memorials.

Opening Times

Opening Hours 1 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Nearest major road is M5. Follow the brown signs which bring the traveller to the bottom of Westgate Street. There are a number of car parks in the area.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Gloucester. Cross main road outside station and veer to your right walking through the bus station continue to veer right and the cathedral tower becomes visible.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre - 2 Minutes Walk from the Cross into Westgate Street and the Cathedral will be on the right.
• No Smoking Attraction

Accessibility

• Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Loop on sound system
• Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Touch model, braille guides and large print leaflets.
• Guide Dogs Permitted
• Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - Parking area for disabled visitors outside the Cathedral.
• Ramp/Level Access
• Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

• On-Site café/restaurant - Undercroft restaurant max 70, Church House function suite 100 max.
• Picnic Site

Payment Methods

• Groups Accepted

Establishment Features

• Printed Material in Foreign Languages - Leaflets in all the most commun languages.
• Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)
• Toilets

Specialist Features

• Marketed towards children
• Marketed towards families

Languages spoken

• French spoken
• German spoken
• Spanish spoken

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

• Chinese printed material
• French printed material
• German printed material
• Italian printed material
• Japanese printed material
• Spanish printed material

Tours and Demonstrations

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