The Cathedral has a rich and a mesmerizing heritage and it acts as a mother church of the Church of England Diocese of Chester. This is a great worship and a prayer centre for the Christian community across the city of Chester. The Chester Cathedral is typical of other English cathedrals that have been modified several times. The site has been used for Christian worship since Roman times. This building has become a major tourist attraction in the city as the tourists can explore its unique historic, architectural and cultural importance. The interior of the cathedral gives an impression of settle architecture because of the pinkish colored sandstone. It has an east west axis which is common to many cathedrals and it is built of new red sandstone. Several visiting tours are organized for tourists coming from across the world to visit this well known historic cathedral; however, there may be times when this place of worship will be closed due to various other special events. Number of budget hotels can be arranged near the Chester Cathedral.
Entry Fee: £2.00 to £5.00 (approx)
Timings: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Address: Chester Cathedral Office
12 Abbey Square
Chester
CH1 2HU
Tel: 1244 324756
Website: http://www.chestercathedral.com/View
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