Manchester Cathedral
Manchester Cathedral is a Gothic church dating largely from the 15th and 16th centuries, notable for having the widest nave of any English cathedral, a result of its late-medieval design accommodating multiple side chapels, and for surviving a 1996 IRA bombing nearby that damaged much of the city centre but left the cathedral itself largely intact after restoration. Its stalls and misericords (carved wooden seat supports) are considered among the finest surviving examples of medieval woodwork in the country.
It sits at the edge of Manchester's compact medieval quarter, near the National Football Museum and the Corn Exchange, giving the area a different, older character from the surrounding modern city centre. Free entry and a relatively brief visit make it an easy stop while exploring this part of Manchester.
Budget about 30-45 minutes for a look inside.
Manchester Cathedral FAQs
Yes, entry is free, though donations toward its upkeep are welcomed.
Its late-medieval design incorporated multiple side chapels for various guilds, resulting in an unusually wide nave compared to other English cathedrals.
Yes, the bombing damaged much of the surrounding city centre but the cathedral itself survived largely intact and was subsequently restored.
About 30-45 minutes for a look inside.
Yes, it's in Manchester's medieval quarter near the National Football Museum and the Corn Exchange, a short walk from Piccadilly station.
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