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Gloucester Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of St Peter and the Holy and Indivisible Trinity and formerly St Peter's Abbey, in Gloucester, England, stands in the north of the city near the River Severn.
Gloucester Cathedral is one of Britain’s greatest buildings, representing over 1,300 years of Christian faith and heritage. The monks who first lived and worshipped here followed The Rule of St Benedict which teaches that all should be welcomed as Christ himself.
Visit. About the Cathedral. Worship & Community. Journal & Latest News. Support. Work For Us. Registered Charity Number 1201309. Website by Wiedemann Lampe. Gloucester Cathedral stands for the glory of God in Jesus Christ and for the good of all people.
No matter how many times you visit, you’re sure to spot a new detail amongst the windows. The stained glass in the Thomas Chapel is by Thomas Denny. The Cathedral is home to some of the world's finest architecture, spanning almost 1000 years.
The Cathedral is located in Gloucester Town Centre, so the best way to get here is by public transport. We are a 10-15 minute walk from both the train and bus stations. You can also use Gloucester’s Park and Ride. Click here for more information about this service.
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In addition to its soaring vaulted roof and astonishingly delicate stone arches, its Arts and Crafts stained-glass windows rank among the cathedral’s greatest treasures, featuring Adam and Eve, scenes from the life of Mary, and various English saints.
Gloucester Cathedral is a living, breathing building where a huge amount of activity takes place every day of the year. This section of the website aims to give you further information about how we operate as a business, including key areas such as projects and our social responsibility work.