Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester

4.8

#1 of 87 in Historic Sites in Cotswolds

Must see · Architectural Building · Church

Create an itinerary including Gloucester Cathedral

A filming location for three Harry Potter films, Gloucester Cathedral is also one of England's most attractive cathedrals. Its foundation dates back to the establishment of an abbey here in the seventh century. Today you'll find a fine example of Gothic architecture. Take a guided tour to learn about the cathedral's intricate details, such as the Norman roof from the Early English period and the medieval glass in the east window. For views over the whole complex and out into Gloucester, walk the 269 steps to the top of the tower. The cathedral's renowned choir performs regularly, so check its schedule to hear a concert. You can also attend a religious service here. Add Gloucester Cathedral to your Gloucester travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Gloucester trip itinerary website.

Create a full itinerary - for free!

Tours to Gloucester Cathedral

FROM $24 BOOK WITH VIATOR Guided walking tour : Ghosts & Giggles Of Gloucester Guided walking tour : Ghosts & Giggles Of Gloucester

4.7

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

Tours from $24 ›

Gloucester Cathedral reviews

Rate this attraction

TripAdvisor traveler rating

3,626 reviews

Google

4.8

By Malcolm R

not to be missed-wonderful historical site. We saw the knife angel which was most impressive. Really quite incredible.

not to be missed-wonderful historical site. We saw the knife angel which was most impressive. Really quite incredible. more »
By Vauban4

Superb. Not the largest cathedral of its period - it was previously an abbey church - but all boxes ticked and them some - Middle Ages tombs (including Edward II), a fantastic tribune gallery...

Superb. Not the largest cathedral of its period - it was previously an abbey church - but all boxes ticked and them some - Middle Ages tombs (including Edward II), a fantastic tribune gallery... more »

See more on TripAdvisor ›

Google

By Marcos Gallego Llorente

What a beautiful cathedral! Went there for some short sightseeing after a full day of work meetings in Gloucester and was not disappointed! The cloisters are dreamy, as well as the main body of the cathedral. Stained glass is impressive, and the architectural details too! Fully recommended for a Harry Potter-themed visit!

more less
By Clare Virassamy-Poulle

Cathedral was beautiful and all staff we spoke to were friendly and informative. We were allowed to leave our pushchair with a staff member while accessing the Whispering Gallery and interactive pieces. Lots of things were clearly labelled with the history or back story. We didn't take a tour as we were short of time but they were frequent and seemed really good so will do that next time.

more less

See more on Google ›

Plan your trip to Gloucester

Get a personalized trip

A full day by day itinerary based on your preferences

Customize it

Refine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedules

Book it

Choose from the best hotels and activities. Up to 50% off

Manage it

Everything in one place. Everyone on the same page.

Know more