Cathedrals & Abbeys

There are many cathedrals and abbeys in the UK, some of the most famous include: Westminster Abbey in London, Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, York Minster in York, St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, Durham Cathedral in Durham, Lincoln Cathedral in Lincolnshire, Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire, Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire, St. David’s Cathedral in Pembrokeshire, Wales, Glasgow Cathedral in Glasgow, Scotland.
These are just a few examples, there are many more cathedrals and abbeys throughout the UK that are worth visiting.

Visit Bolton Abbey
Bolton Abbey

Bolton Abbey is a historic estate located in the Yorkshire Dales in North Yorkshire, England. The estate is…

Skipton
Yorkshire & the Humber
Admission fee
Visit Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral is a historic Cathedral located in Canterbury, Kent, England. It is one of the oldest and…

Canterbury
the South East
Admission fee
Visit Ely Cathedral
Ely Cathedral

Ely Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, is a medieval Anglican…

Ely
the East of England
Admission fee
Visit Fountains Abbey
Fountains Abbey

Fountains Abbey is a magnificent ruined abbey located in Ripon, North Yorkshire, England. It is one of the…

Ripon
Yorkshire & the Humber
Admission fee
Visit Lincoln Cathedral
Lincoln Cathedral

Lincoln Cathedral is a medieval Anglican cathedral. It is the seat of the Bishop of Lincoln and one…

Lincoln
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit Lindisfarne Priory
Lindisfarne Priory

Lindisfarne Priory, also known as Holy Island, is a historic monastery founded by Saint Aidan in 635 AD.…

Holy Island
the North East
Admission fee
Visit Melrose Abbey
Melrose Abbey

Melrose Abbey, located in the picturesque town of Melrose in the Scottish Borders, is a historic and stunning…

Melrose
Scotland
Admission fee
Visit Norton Priory Museum and Gardens
Norton Priory Museum and Gardens

Norton Priory Museum and Gardens: Unveiling the Past in a Verdant Setting Set amidst the lush greenery of…

Runcorn
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Salisbury Cathedral
Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury Cathedral is a medieval Anglican cathedral located in Salisbury, England. It is known for having the tallest…

Salisbury
the South West
Admission fee
Visit St Andrews Cathedral
St Andrews Cathedral

St Andrews Cathedral is one of the most iconic landmarks in Scotland, situated in the heart of the…

St Andrews
Scotland
Admission fee
Visit St. Paul’s Cathedral
St. Paul’s Cathedral

St. Paul's Cathedral is a historic Anglican cathedral in London, England. It is located on Ludgate Hill, the…

City of London
London
Admission fee
Visit Torre Abbey
Torre Abbey

Torre Abbey is a stunning medieval abbey located in Torquay, Devon. With its rich history dating back to…

Torquay
the South West
Admission fee
Visit Tynemouth Priory and Castle
Tynemouth Priory and Castle

Tynemouth Priory and Castle: A Historic Gem on the Northumberland Coast Perched atop a dramatic cliff overlooking the…

Tynemouth
the North East
Admission fee
Visit Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey is a Gothic church in London, England, located just to the west of the Palace of…

Westminster
London
Admission fee
Visit York Minster
York Minster

Dating back to over 2000 years York Minster stands proudly in the centre of the city of York…

York
Yorkshire & the Humber
Admission fee

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