Liverpool Cathedral
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What's on here
Morning Prayer
Thursday, 08:30
Eucharist
Thursday, 12:05
Evensong
Thursday, 17:30
Morning Prayer
Friday, 08:30
Eucharist (BCP)
Friday, 12:05
Liturgy & Music Recital
Friday, 13:30Free
Evensong
Friday, 17:30
Morning Prayer
Saturday, 08:30
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Why go
- Views over Liverpool and Merseyside from the tower on clear days.
- Gothic Revival architecture built mainly from red sandstone quarried in Woolton.
- The UK’s largest pipe organ, built by Henry Willis & Sons.
- The world’s highest and heaviest ringing peal, with bells hung 67 metres above floor level.
- James Humphries Hogan’s north and south stained-glass windows, each 100 feet tall.
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 18:00Show all
Don't miss
- West windowCarl Edwards made this stained-glass window, the cathedral’s best-known window.West end
- For YouTracey Emin’s permanent pink neon work sits below the Benedicite window; installed in 2008.West end2008
- Christ sculptureDame Elisabeth Frink’s bronze sculpture stands above the west door; installed in 1993.Above the west door1993
- Lady ChapelDon McKinlay’s infant Christ figure accompanies a 15th-century Madonna.Southeast corner
- Dulverton BridgeIts arch frames a view into the cathedral from the Well.The Well
Know before you go
- Access to the main floor is restricted during services and some major events.
Tips for your visit
- The Lady Chapel in the southeast corner was the first part consecrated for worship.
- Tailored tours cover the cathedral’s history, architecture and hidden features.
- Follow Hope Street to Liverpool’s Roman Catholic cathedral, about half a mile north.
- Look for the mouse beneath Lord Derby’s pillow on his tomb.
With kids
- The Children’s Chapel beside the Chapter House was created for children, families and people needing comfort.
- The cathedral holds family activities; the Lady Chapel’s stained glass depicts women from varied backgrounds and professions.
Interesting facts5
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1,700 square
The cathedral has about 1,700 square metres of stained glass.
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Its interior stone blocks vary in size, a design choice said to symbolise God’s love for individuals.
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The cathedral features on a page of the current British passport design.
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Edward Carter Preston’s cathedral commission included fifty sculptures and ten memorials.
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The cathedral has its own constables, who keep watch around the clock throughout the year.
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History
The competition attracted 103 entries, including one from Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The jury required Scott to work with the more experienced George Frederick Bodley; after Bodley’s death in 1907, Scott became sole architect. The cathedral construction site was almost entirely spared during the Liverpool Blitz of 1940–1941.
- 1901Francis James Chavasse and Liverpool’s municipal council decided to build a new cathedral.
- 1903Giles Gilbert Scott’s design won the competition.
- 1904King Edward VII laid the foundation stone.
- 1910The Lady Chapel was consecrated, and Scott’s redesign replaced two west towers with a central tower and twin transepts.
- 1924The cathedral’s first section was consecrated in the presence of King George V and Queen Mary.
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- 1942Scott set the tower’s final stone.
- 1978A thanksgiving and dedication service marked the cathedral’s completion, with Queen Elizabeth II in attendance.
How to get there
- 30 minOn footWalk from Lime Street or Central railway station; the cathedral is about 30 minutes from central Liverpool locations.
- BusRoutes 82, 82A and 86 stop nearby, with buses about every 12 minutes.
- BusThe hop-on hop-off city tour includes the cathedral as a possible stop.
Accessibility
- Ground-floor access The cathedral’s ground floor is fully accessible.
- Lift Two lifts serve visitors and bellringers going up to the tower.
- Viewing balcony A balcony opposite the altar gives wheelchair users views of the reredos and principal windows.
Sources: Liverpool Cathedral - Wikipedia · Liverpool - Wikivoyage (see) · Liverpool Cathedral - Encounter Britain's large… · About Us - Liverpool Cathedral · Liverpool Cathedral Opening Hours - Liverpool C… · Liverpool Cathedral - Wikipedia · Cathédrale de Liverpool - Wikipedia · checked 7 Oct 2026
- Website
- liverpoolcathedral.org.uk/
- Phone
- +44 151 709 6271
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to enter Liverpool Cathedral?
Entry to the building is usually free.
What are Liverpool Cathedral’s opening hours?
Daily 10:00–18:00, with final entry at 17:45.
Do I need to book to visit Liverpool Cathedral?
Visitors can enter the cathedral building without booking.
What services are held at Liverpool Cathedral?
Regular services include Morning Prayer, Eucharist and Evensong.
What is Liverpool Cathedral’s full name?
Cathedral Church of Christ in Liverpool; it is dedicated to the Risen Christ.
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