Chester cathedral

Chester cathedral is a rich mix of over 900 years of architectural history. The quire boasts the finest medieval woodcarving in the country and the cathedral houses the only ecclesiastical court in the country to have survived since the 1600s.

The cathedral and shop are open daily, except when there are special events on. There is an entrance charge which includes an audio tour of the cathedral.

The Refectory Cafe is open Monday to Saturday (9.30 - 4.30) for snacks and light lunches and used to be the dining hall for the monks of the original 13th century monastery.

There are organ recitals every Thursday at 1.10 throughout the year.

Find out more:

• The Chester Cathedral web site has service times, events, photos of the cathedral and a brief history. Tel: 01244 324756, and the Refectory Cafe on 01244 500964.
• Tripadvisor has a section with reviews of Chester Cathedral.