About Worcester Cathedral
Worcester Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship and prayer for fourteen centuries. The present building was begun in 1084 and is dedicated to Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The history of Worcester Cathedral is the history of England
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Prayer and Reflection
Open for Worship
The Cathedral's first and foremost purpose, of offering worship day by day, goes on. The Cathedral is currently open for private prayer and reflection (11am-1pm, Monday to Saturday). We also livestream an act of worship every day. The 1662 Book of Common Prayer and Common Worship of the Church of England are used daily.
Latest Reviews
This is the second time we have visited Worcester Cathedral as there is so much to take in on one visit. We have always received a very warm welcome. The history of the connection with King John is fascinating.
My local Cathedral - walk in, look upwards and admire the wonderful roof! Prince Arthur's Chantry Chapel is a rare delight of astonishing stone-carving
