Chester Cathedral

Chester Cathedral is one of the most significant heritage centres in the north west of England. Our history spans almost one thousand years and holds the stories of millions of people including medieval pilgrims, weary worshippers, Civil War armies, Anglo-Saxon saints, Victorian visitors and everyone in between!

Admission. For the majority of the year, the Cathedral is free entry. However, we do have a small entry fee (children 5 and under free) during Summer and Christmas. We are a charity and rely on donations to keep our doors open and to maintain this magnificent heritage site.

Is this Cathedral Catholic or Protestant? Chester Cathedral was established as the Roman Catholic Abbey of St Werburgh in 1092 and became a Church of England Cathedral in 1541 following King Henry VIII's break with Rome and dissolution of the monasteries.