St Peter's Cathedral
St Peter's Cathedral
4.5
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Oldjack
Greater Melbourne, Australia29,233 contributions
Mar 2021
This Anglican Church is quite impressive inside and out and has a commanding position in North Adelaide. The church first held services in 1876 although not then totally complete. It has impressive stained glass windows, some installed much later. The staff were very welcoming and helpfull
Written March 15, 2021
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia8,798 contributions
Jan 2020
A visit to the Cathedral was included in our Adelaide Highlights Tour and was probably the highlight of the tour. Magnificent building, a combination of English Gothic Revival with the main entry façade in French Gothic. The foundation stone was laid in 1869, the Cathedral was consecrated in 1877, yet the structure was not completed until 1904. There is a lovely Rose Window above the entrance and flanked by the 51m spires. We could really admire the stained glass windows better from the interior. Particularly impressive are God's Love Window, Magdalene Window and the Choir Windows. So many highlights in walking through the Cathedral until reaching the Lady Chapel, the last part built in 1904. Guides there to give a brief history of the Cathedral and to accompany you for a more detailed history. You are invited to make a donation or support the church though a purchase in the Cathedral shop.
Written January 22, 2020
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Paul L
Hallam, Australia997 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
Staffed by volunteers this lovely cathedral is open to visitors and is worth a look if you are in the Adelaide Oval area north of the city. There are all the usual sites of a location such as this and you can take some time for private reflection if you wish. The volunteer staff are friendly and able to help you purchase items from their small shop as a memento of your trip.
Some pleasant green spaces are nearby as well as a war memorial and it's the perfect place to combine with your Adelaide Oval Tour given the Oval is so close.
Some pleasant green spaces are nearby as well as a war memorial and it's the perfect place to combine with your Adelaide Oval Tour given the Oval is so close.
Written September 14, 2023
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Jetlag_Judy
Greater Adelaide, Australia16 contributions
Feb 2023
Try and visit this beautiful cathedral at the Sunday evening service at 6 o'clock. You'll be able to experience the grandeur of the recently restored organ and the 30+ member choir. The music at St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide is definitely world class. You also enjoy the traditional stained glass as well as the huge contemporary windows by renowned glass artist Cedar Prest.
Written February 5, 2023
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Elaine
Nowra, Australia11 contributions
Mar 2023
The choral Eucharist at 10.30 a.m on Sundays is a sublime experience. If you are a committed Christian, it will lift your spirits heavenward. If you love classical choral music you are in for a treat. At the service I attended the musical setting was by Bruckner, the Kronstorfer Mass which I had not heard before even though I have been a chorister myself for many years.
The cathedral itself is beautiful with some quite modern stained glass as well as old traditional windows. The peal of bells will welcome you to the service and there is a well stocked bookshop with cards, books and jewelery to entice you afterwards. The two assistance dogs in the service were exceptionally well behaved with the dignity that befits the solemnity of the occasion.
Tea and coffee are available in the hall afterwards and visitors are very welcome.
The cathedral itself is beautiful with some quite modern stained glass as well as old traditional windows. The peal of bells will welcome you to the service and there is a well stocked bookshop with cards, books and jewelery to entice you afterwards. The two assistance dogs in the service were exceptionally well behaved with the dignity that befits the solemnity of the occasion.
Tea and coffee are available in the hall afterwards and visitors are very welcome.
Written March 5, 2023
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Laurie I
Mudgeeraba, Australia100 contributions
Nov 2022
So humbling and emotive to enter such an amazing place of worship. Stone and brick work are so well done as are the incredible timber carvings. The huge pipe organ is special. Stained glass windows fantastic and so glad they let you take photos. St .Peters is up there with the best in the world. IMHO!
Written November 18, 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,662 contributions
Jun 2020
St Peter's is the Anglican cathedral for Adelaide. It took many years to build, beginning in the 1860s with its final dedication in 1904. St Peters is a high point of the South Australian capital. It is constructed in French Gothic style, surrounded by specious grounds. Everyone should visit St Peters Cathedral, even if the are not religious.
Written July 23, 2020
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,662 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
St Peter's Cathedral has a strong leadership of the Anglican Church in Adelaide with a High Church connection and Christian shrines. St Peter's is always decorated and has many worshipers. St Peter's is in King William Street, slightly detached from North Terrace.
Written October 5, 2024
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Christine H
Adelaide, Australia50 contributions
Dec 2013 • Solo
You don't need to be a believer to recognise that Adelaide's St Peter's Cathedral is a building of great beauty, architecturally innovative for its era, vitally important to the history of the city and its early benefactors, trend setting and progressive as the building and community evolves in the 21st century and an absolute fascination to linger and view.
Your first step in through the great Western front presents an awe inspiring vision of the High Altar, the intricately carved reredos, the dramatic rood and the lighting .. oh, that incredible light that shimmers, glints and shadows holy relics alongside cool recesses and priceless gifts to the glory of God and the church.
You don't need to be a tourist from far parts of the world to step in and feel the need to compare this with some of the great cathedrals of the world.
It does compare.
Yes, it is smaller but no less magnificent and one should really bear in mind a little of the history of South Australia when visiting St Peter's Cathedral.
From its lofty position, to many it is our Heavenly Sentinel, watching over Light's Vision - the City of Adelaide.
In 1836 at Proclamation, Adelaide was little more than mud huts, stringy bark cottages and a few stone and slate buildings straddling the River Torrens.
On 29th June 1869, the Patronal Festival of Saint Peter, the foundation stone of this great cathedral was laid.
More than twenty years in the planning, William Butterfield's original plans for a red brick building were not accepted by the city's founding fathers.
The plans were purchased by local architects Edward Woods and Walter Bagot whose preference for this great cathedral building was to utilize several varieties of local sandstones.
Building progressed in various stages and before the slate roof had fully covered the first stages of Lady Chapel and Lantern Tower, services were being held sometimes in driving rain when only hastily erected tarpaulins could provide some shelter from the elements.
By 1890 the Nave and Towers foundation stone had been laid. This is a one-and-a half-ton block of granite from Monarto South. In various other stages of building hammer pressed rubble sandstone was quarried from Tea Tree Gully; dressings are of Murray Bridge Oolitic stone and the entire Cathedral base is of Glen Osmond stone.
Building was delayed at times by lack of finances.
Substantial financing by Sir Thomas Elder and Robert Barr Smith enabled work to resume during 1900 to completion and consecration in 1901 ... so visitors will understand that the construction of Adelaide's great cathedral was over a thirty year period.
Throughout the 20th and now into the 21st century benefactors continue the gifting tradition.
In recent years the building has undergone several major reconstructions to repair, preserve and stabilize the roof and structure. All this detail can be found in many and various documents freely available to those who come, interested to see and learn.
BEAUTIFUL GLASS WINDOWS.
Embracing evolving eras, majestic windows dedicate, illuminate, educate and illustrate the history of Christian faith.
Notable among these are the clerestory windows by Cedar Prest. These demonstrate her inspired interpretation of the links between the state's history of growth and that of the cathedral in terms of the New Testament.
Most recently, the installation of the great Transept window, designed by David Wright. This window's main theme celebrates the intrinsic quality of the role of women in life and in the church, the nurturing and holding together in detail, the patient recurring ministry in everyday life. The scene depicts Mary Magdalen and the women who come to Christ's empty tomb.
Here is a fascination for your own interpretation and understanding of the scriptures.
PEACE CHAPEL.
Lastly, for this article, I mention the Guidons.
These are regiment colours which have been carried in various battles under which men served and gave their lives, while others returned to present these standards to the Cathedral.
Sometimes known as the Peace Chapel, here is a very special place to sit and reflect.
ST PETER'S CATHEDRAL, ADELAIDE.
Architecturally beautiful.
Historically fascinating.
A feast for the eyes ... and the heart.
Discover even one small part of the life of St Peter's Cathedral and you may discover one new small part of yourself.
Peace be with you.
Your first step in through the great Western front presents an awe inspiring vision of the High Altar, the intricately carved reredos, the dramatic rood and the lighting .. oh, that incredible light that shimmers, glints and shadows holy relics alongside cool recesses and priceless gifts to the glory of God and the church.
You don't need to be a tourist from far parts of the world to step in and feel the need to compare this with some of the great cathedrals of the world.
It does compare.
Yes, it is smaller but no less magnificent and one should really bear in mind a little of the history of South Australia when visiting St Peter's Cathedral.
From its lofty position, to many it is our Heavenly Sentinel, watching over Light's Vision - the City of Adelaide.
In 1836 at Proclamation, Adelaide was little more than mud huts, stringy bark cottages and a few stone and slate buildings straddling the River Torrens.
On 29th June 1869, the Patronal Festival of Saint Peter, the foundation stone of this great cathedral was laid.
More than twenty years in the planning, William Butterfield's original plans for a red brick building were not accepted by the city's founding fathers.
The plans were purchased by local architects Edward Woods and Walter Bagot whose preference for this great cathedral building was to utilize several varieties of local sandstones.
Building progressed in various stages and before the slate roof had fully covered the first stages of Lady Chapel and Lantern Tower, services were being held sometimes in driving rain when only hastily erected tarpaulins could provide some shelter from the elements.
By 1890 the Nave and Towers foundation stone had been laid. This is a one-and-a half-ton block of granite from Monarto South. In various other stages of building hammer pressed rubble sandstone was quarried from Tea Tree Gully; dressings are of Murray Bridge Oolitic stone and the entire Cathedral base is of Glen Osmond stone.
Building was delayed at times by lack of finances.
Substantial financing by Sir Thomas Elder and Robert Barr Smith enabled work to resume during 1900 to completion and consecration in 1901 ... so visitors will understand that the construction of Adelaide's great cathedral was over a thirty year period.
Throughout the 20th and now into the 21st century benefactors continue the gifting tradition.
In recent years the building has undergone several major reconstructions to repair, preserve and stabilize the roof and structure. All this detail can be found in many and various documents freely available to those who come, interested to see and learn.
BEAUTIFUL GLASS WINDOWS.
Embracing evolving eras, majestic windows dedicate, illuminate, educate and illustrate the history of Christian faith.
Notable among these are the clerestory windows by Cedar Prest. These demonstrate her inspired interpretation of the links between the state's history of growth and that of the cathedral in terms of the New Testament.
Most recently, the installation of the great Transept window, designed by David Wright. This window's main theme celebrates the intrinsic quality of the role of women in life and in the church, the nurturing and holding together in detail, the patient recurring ministry in everyday life. The scene depicts Mary Magdalen and the women who come to Christ's empty tomb.
Here is a fascination for your own interpretation and understanding of the scriptures.
PEACE CHAPEL.
Lastly, for this article, I mention the Guidons.
These are regiment colours which have been carried in various battles under which men served and gave their lives, while others returned to present these standards to the Cathedral.
Sometimes known as the Peace Chapel, here is a very special place to sit and reflect.
ST PETER'S CATHEDRAL, ADELAIDE.
Architecturally beautiful.
Historically fascinating.
A feast for the eyes ... and the heart.
Discover even one small part of the life of St Peter's Cathedral and you may discover one new small part of yourself.
Peace be with you.
Written January 8, 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Chrislo2013
Germany3 contributions
Aug 2013 • Friends
Being from Europe this church is absolutely not special.
It's just a small church, not even spectacular from the inside with its wooden, smelly inventory. If its on your way you may stop, but not worth going there for the cathedral itself.
It's just a small church, not even spectacular from the inside with its wooden, smelly inventory. If its on your way you may stop, but not worth going there for the cathedral itself.
Written August 14, 2013
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi when and what days are your day tours please
Written March 26, 2019
Rachel B
Adelaide, Australia
Hi there, thanks for your interest in visiting the Cathedral!
St Peter’s Cathedral is open to visitors:
Mondays: 9:30am to 1:00pm
Tuesdays to Saturdays: 9:30am to 4:00pm
Sundays: 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Free guided tours of the Cathedral are offered every Sunday 12:30pm and Wednesday 11:00am.
Written March 27, 2019
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