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Liverpool Cathedral

Liverpool Cathedral

Liverpool Cathedral
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
The Cathedral was only completed in 1978. It was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott when he was only 22 years old. It is a great space, without pillars or pews, the space is able to host huge concerts, exhibitions and fine dining on the main floor. The tower is 110m high and is the best view in the city.
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  • louise35
    204 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful
    We visited last week and what a beautiful building, the inside is absolutely gorgeous, and very atmospheric, I lit a candle, it's such a beautiful place. There was a service taking place. We had lunch in the cafe which was lovely. I will definitely visit again Definitely a place to visit when in Liverpool
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 8, 2023
  • Louise C
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Above and beyond tour - amazing !
    What a wonderful tour by Mike and Alan. Both very knowledgeable and to see behind the scenes of the church and go outside onto amazing viewpoints! ÂŁ25 per person but such a memorable experience and is so worth it. It's run by volunteers and they even spent an extra 30 minutes with us! Truly a great day even in the rain!
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 12, 2023
  • TWal1
    Canberra, Australia2,936 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Impressive Cathedral
    This cathedral dominates the Liverpool skyline and it is a singly impressive brick structure. It is within an easy walk of the CBD with a gentle incline. The gardens are expansive and well maintained. It is worth a look.
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 24, 2023
  • nednaylor
    Portsmouth, United Kingdom28 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Superb.
    Such friendly people and so much to do. We did the magical mystery tour, checked out Mathew Street, Albert Dock, maritime history museum, the cathedral, ferry cruise etc. Even bumped into a couple of celebs and they were more than happy to have a photo with us. We didn't get everything in but loved our visit there.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 26, 2023
  • Mrs D
    Wilsden, United Kingdom420 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great experience and views of the city!!
    Great experience, exploring largest UK cathedral. Definitely recommend the Bell Tower tour, two lifts and 108 steps. All well signed and secure. Great views of the city from the top. Decent price, ÂŁ20 for family ticket.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written October 28, 2023
  • Gyebnar L
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cathedral Tour
    We went on a comprehensive tour where they showed us everything, even the closed areas. We really enjoyed this new full-circle Cathedral presentation. The foreign guide was very friendly and funny. It can provide valuable experiences for all age groups.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written November 30, 2023
  • S E
    Burgess Hill, United Kingdom169 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing
    Wow - I don't think I was prepared for just how large this building is. It is amazing, so large, confident and reverent. We visited at Evensong which was a joy. Like many places in Liverpool, it is free to enter although do make a donation. This is a modern building with Victorian bones and just utterly beautiful.
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written December 3, 2023
  • ian w
    Liverpool, United Kingdom34 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Above and Beyond Tour
    I attended the Above and Beyond Tour of the Cathedral today. It was SUPERB! You get to see many places that are not open to the public. You also get to view the Cathedral from the balconies at the top of the Cathedral. Viewing the interior of the Cathedral from this different perspective was a real treat. Guides Alan and Mike were EXCELLENT. Best ÂŁ25 I have spent in a long time.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written January 3, 2024
  • rtdood
    Manchester, United Kingdom937 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Journey into the mines of moria - well almost!
    Very large on the inside, it honestly felt like I was walking into the mines of Moria from Lord of the Rings as the light darkened and my footsteps echoed against the the massive stone walls and towering ceiling (aptly named 'The Great Space'). In front of me across the massive expanse I could see a couple of small stone staircases snaking their way back and forth ever upwards. Pretty impressive. I walked up the entire length of the cathedral, they have a café and shop, the latter stocking the usual souvenirs. A guidebook can also be purchased which points out the key features of the cathedral - a bit steep at £4 but just about satisfactory. A the far end you are met with the Benedicite stained glass window, covering some 1,600 sq feet. The high alter is viewable, although some of the organs are undergoing restoration. There are also a couple of small exhibition areas to the sides, highlighting the design of the site and its architect, Sir Charles Scott, and artwork devoted to women. It's free to enter, but I do recommend paying to do the tower experience. It cost me £7 and could be accessed by two lifts and 108 steps, its a short climb, but worth it to the top as the views are wonderful from the top of the 100 meter tower. An additional bonus is that you get to the 12 bells in the belfry- this section comprises of the final section of steps up.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written January 19, 2024
  • BrianH
    Bodo, Norway4 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing place!
    Mind blowing building, but was unlucky with (noisy) building work in two different places during visit. One appreciates that they are necessary, and one was work on a new section of the amazing organ, but still a serious distraction. Despite all this, staff/volunteers/guides/volunteers were helpful, knowledgeable and extremely friendly. Another disturbance were the tables and chairs as part of the cafe seating - in the central space/nave. They were even in use during the midday eucharist. Why not find another corner of this enormous building that seems more appropriate?? The shop is also disappointing as more than 95% of the stock seems to be rather generic, with limited choice/quality of genuine cathedral wares that also need updating.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 10, 2024
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AngeMcG
Liverpool, UK166 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020 • Couples
Went on one of the newly created outside tours around the cathedral and it was brilliant. Have been around the inside so many times so it was really good to see all the intricate details on the exterior.
Tour guide (Brian) was very knowledgeable and pointed out many things you would easily walk past without noticing.
The workers who created the cathedral were so skilled and their work has stood the test of time.
The impact the weather has on the building is pointed out and Brian was able to answer all of the questions we asked.
Definitely worth booking for an outside tour.
Written September 26, 2020
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Thanks for the review. Our new tour is amazing and Brian has researched the history of building this great place and taken some excellent close-up photographs to tell the story from the outside. He is passionate about his guiding and this comes across in this tour. The tour must be pre-booked.
Written October 15, 2020
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Tori
Otley, UK76 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019 • Friends
This cathedral is beautiful, the architecture is spectacular, the stain glass windows are amazing also giving for some spectacular photo opportunities.
The cathedral is free to enter however their are donation plates around the cathedral.
We used the hop on hop off sightseeing bus to get there which takes you around liverpool.
Lovely place would recommend a visit
Written February 4, 2020
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PETER F
15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Solo
I braved the storm and walked to the cathedral and arrived 45 minutes before the Sunday morning service, the choir were practicing and that certainly added to the amazing first impression.
I firmly believe the best way to see a cathedral is when it is doing what it was designed to do.
The weather closed in during the service and battered the building (leading to mops buckets and the obligatory wet floor signs.
Everyone was very friendly and I had a good look around after the service.
Coming from Kent (with our two Cathedrals) I feel bad saying this but, do not judge this book by it's cover it is the most amazing space inside.
Written February 9, 2020
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Tosher100
Liverpool, UK35 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2019
Liverpool Cathedral is one of the best cathedrals in the UK having seen at least half a dozen in the UK and this is not biased because I live in Liverpool.
Although it was built in the last century (1900's) it is as interesting as Salisbury and Winchester it has a charm all of it's own. The Cathedral was built from red sandstone quarried from Woolton quarry not far from where John Lennon used to hang around in his teens, or from St Peter's church (on top of the old quarry) where John wrote his Beatles hit "Eleanor Rigby" taking the title of the song from an old grave stone.
The cathedral is very large so will take a few hours to visit and if you have the time you can view the city from the top of it. Also if you have time you can visit the graves where William Huskisson PC (11 March 1770 – 15 September 1830) was a British statesman, financier, and Member of Parliament for several constituencies, including Liverpool.
He is commonly known as the world's first widely reported railway passenger casualty as he was run over and fatally wounded by Robert Stephenson's pioneering locomotive Rocket and is buried there. At the front of the cathedral is Hope street and you can see our other cathedral "Christ the King" at the other end of Hope street
So if you are interested in a good day out 1st visit Liverpool cathedral, then LIPA university (Paul McCartney idea) then on to Christ the King, you won't be disappointed and will see Liverpool in a different light.
Written January 26, 2020
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dena f
California302 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Family
An imposing piece of the skyline, the relatively new cathedral is not a pretty building from the outside. Paid parking is available (30 minutes free) and once inside there’s plenty more money to be spent. Entrance is free but everything in each corridor seems to tack on another fee: digital angel wings photo opportunity, crossing a bridge, and a coffee shop.

The inside is impressively grand. The kids and I marveled at how high the ceilings were. While there we saw the paper dove display which was beautiful and lit up in purpled and blues. The rest of the cathedral was rather dark. The stain glass was pretty but difficult to see the pictures as it was such small pieces so far up.

Small toilet area available with baby changing.
Written August 3, 2021
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lisamCambs
Peterborough, UK66 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020 • Family
We went to visit the cathedral after seeing it on a tour bus.
The cathedral is stunning, definitely worth visiting.
I would recommend that you check the times they close, as we were disappointed that if shut at 4.00pm
There is no entrance fee, but donations are welcome.
Many parts are closed due to the COVID-19, but I would still definitely recommend a visit.
Written September 7, 2020
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valdowling
Liverpool, UK335 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020
We knew quite a bit about Liverpool Cathedral having visited before, but learnt so much about the construction and cost of building. A very interesting and safe tour, lasting about 1 hour and well worth the time. Great value for money and the guide made us feel welcome and valued. So many unusual things to see on the outside.
Written September 26, 2020
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Emzienic
Liverpool, UK139 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019 • Family
We stopped off at the cathedral to light some candles for our loved ones we had already done the same down the road at the metropolitan cathedral.u

I am always blown away by how beautiful the cathedral is and fascinated by the architecture. two of Gilbert Scott's greatest achievements the cathedral and the telephone box

Had a lovely lunch here, expensive but delicious

A visit to the cathedral is a great way to spend some time.

you can pay to go up the cathedral Tower it is amazing but on this occasion It wasn't somthing we would do there are lifts up to near the peel of bells but you still have over 100 steps to climb to the top if you can manage it you really should its beautiful

Written May 4, 2022
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J R
Doncaster, UK89 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
We'd booked a visit to this wonderful cathedral when we first planned a short visit to Liverpool. Unfortunately, I'd not realised that the cathedral was closing daily at 15:00 during the covid-19 crisis. Or booking began at 14:30 but the friendly and attentive staff pointed out how little time we had. We would have preferred longer to explore in more depth but managed to cover the main areas during an enjoyable half hour. The building is magnificent and has some unusual features, the stone built pulpit struck me as being unusually intricate, just one of many points of interest.
Written August 11, 2020
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YVONNE P
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
Well worth paying to go up the tower on a clear day the views are spectacular and is roughly half price compared to the wheel, also you can stay up the top and take as may photos as you want. The cafe is well worth a visit as well we can recommend the scouse, gammon steak and chips and the jacket potatoes. Fairly priced as well.
Written October 23, 2022
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