Belfast Cathedral
Description
Belfast Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Church of St. Anne, has stood for over 100 years as a place of Christian worship in the heart of Belfast.
Belfast Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Church of St. Anne, has stood for over 100 years as a place of Christian worship in the heart of Belfast.
The foundation stone of the Cathedral was laid in 1899 and the building itself, Romanesque in style, continued to grow over the years.
The Cathedral is home to the iconic Spire of Hope, intricate mosaics by the Martin sisters, elaborately carved stonework by sculptors Rosamond Praeger, Morris Harding and Esmond Burton, stunning stained glass windows and more! Come and discover the meaningful symbolism and stories that are written into the fabric of the building, and find a moment of reflection in the tranquil space of Belfast Cathedral.
Please visit belfastcathedral.org for further details.
Guided Tours:
Guided tours take you on your own personal journey through Belfast's magnificent Cathedral. Find out how the Cathedral's story is intertwined with that of its home city, discover the rich historic artefacts and be introduced to the people who helped shape this sacred place.
Their audio-guides and visitor guidebooks are available in eight languages (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese and Mandarin).
Larger groups, including those who would like to book a tour led by our experienced volunteers, are asked to contact the Cathedral in advance of their visit. Please phone 028 9032 8332.
The Cathedral is open from 10.30am to 4.00pm with the last admission at 3.45pm.
The foundation stone of the Cathedral was laid in 1899 and the building itself, Romanesque in style, continued to grow over the years.
The Cathedral is home to the iconic Spire of Hope, intricate mosaics by the Martin sisters, elaborately carved stonework by sculptors Rosamond Praeger, Morris Harding and Esmond Burton, stunning stained glass windows and more! Come and discover the meaningful symbolism and stories that are written into the fabric of the building, and find a moment of reflection in the tranquil space of Belfast Cathedral.
Please visit belfastcathedral.org for further details.
Guided Tours:
Guided tours take you on your own personal journey through Belfast's magnificent Cathedral. Find out how the Cathedral's story is intertwined with that of its home city, discover the rich historic artefacts and be introduced to the people who helped shape this sacred place.
Their audio-guides and visitor guidebooks are available in eight languages (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese and Mandarin).
Larger groups, including those who would like to book a tour led by our experienced volunteers, are asked to contact the Cathedral in advance of their visit. Please phone 028 9032 8332.
The Cathedral is open from 10.30am to 4.00pm with the last admission at 3.45pm.
Top Reasons To Visit
- Amazing architecture, visual art and historic building
- Visitors welcome to join cathedral services
- The new InSpire Kids Trail
- Visitor Guides and Audio Guides available in 8 languages
- Good to Go accredited, with cleaning and social distancing processes in place
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Opening Times
Monday – Saturday: 10.30 to 16.00
Sunday opening: 12.45 to 15.00
For service times visit belfastcathedral.org where you will find updates regarding time changes.
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Admission
Admission & Self Guided tour: £5.00
Admission & Audio Guided tour: £8.00
Admission & Guided tour: £8.00
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