- Chester Cathedral is a buzzing attraction to many visitors across the world, holding services, events, concerts, and tours.
- How to find the Cathedral. Chester Cathedral is located near the very centre of historic Chester within the walls opposite the Town Hall.
- The cathedral in Chester sits in a dominant position within the city walls and this building is a must see attraction on any visit to the city.
- From its founding in 1092 by Hugh Lupus, the first Earl of Chester, to its transformation into a magnificent cathedral in 1541, its legacy has endured.
- Chester Cathedral is an ancient abbey and is a treasure of international importance that has played a significant part in shaping the history of the City.
- Chester Cathedral is a truly remarkable building, with a history spanning almost two thousand years.
- Chester Cathedral in Chester. Founded as a Benedictine abbey in 1092, our cathedral has a rich and varied history, and as you’ll discover, a diverse and exciting...
- Therefore, Chester Cathedral is one of those cathedrals in Great Britain, in which the most significant restoration work was carried out.
- T here is much that remains mysterious about the early history of the site now occupied by the beautiful Chester Cathedral.
- Founded as a Benedictine abbey in 1092, Chester cathedral has a rich and varied history, and as you’ll discover, a diverse and exciting future.