One of the most popular places to visit in the North West, the Cathedral attracts over one million visitors each year. Entry is free of charge. Donations are invited from all who wish to help support the work of the Dean and Chapter to maintain the fabric and develop the ministry of this beautiful Cathedral.

All who visit will be made most welcome, and encouraged to share in the rich beauty of this, the most complete medieval monastic complex still standing in the UK. With records of a church on this site since the early tenth century, it was founded as a Benedictine Monastery dedicated to St Werburgh on 1092.
 
In 1541, following the dissolution of the monasteries, it was rededicated as the Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary in Chester, the mother church of the Church of England Diocese of Chester.

Throughout all of this time its ministry has continued without interruption through periods of adversity such as the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the English Civil War and the two world wars.

Today the Cathedral community aim to continue, and expand, the vital work which is embodied in our statement of mission:

Chester Cathedral
12 Abbey Square
Chester CH1 2HU
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01244 324756
Fax: 01244 341110

 


 
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