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Liverpool Cathedral
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Liverpool Cathedral

St James Mount Liverpool L1 7AZ
🕐Daily: 10:00-17:00

About

Liverpool Cathedral is a building of record-breaking proportions, standing as the largest cathedral in the UK and the fifth largest in the world. Designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott and completed in 1978, its soaring Gothic arches and massive central tower dominate the city's skyline. The cathedral is home to the world's highest and heaviest peal of bells and a truly magnificent pipe organ. It serves as a vital and inclusive social hub, hosting everything from grand civic services to contemporary art installations and gala dinners, embodying the resilient and grand spirit of Liverpool.

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Faith & Denomination

Church of England (Anglican)

Anglican Christian — the largest cathedral in the United Kingdom and a pinnacle of 20th-century Gothic architecture. Open to all visitors daily with free entry, it offers spectacular views, regular choral music, and contemporary art. It serves as a modern sanctuary for the city, inviting people of all backgrounds to find peace and inspiration.

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    Location

    St James Mount Liverpool L1 7AZ
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    Getting here

    Central Station
    12 min
    On-site Parking
    Located via Upper Duke Street

    Liverpool Cathedral

    Technical Specifications

    Tower Height
    101mmeters
    Building Length
    189mmeters
    Nave Width
    36mmeters
    Completed
    1978AD
    Bell Weight
    31tGreat George
    Est. Capacity
    3000people

    About Liverpool

    Liverpool is a city of extraordinary cultural heritage — birthplace of The Beatles, home to two Premier League clubs, and a UNESCO World Heritage waterfront. Its warmth, wit, and creativity are legendary.

    • Merseyside
    • ~500,000 residents
    • Birthplace of The Beatles
    • UNESCO waterfront