Gloucester Cathedral
Gloucester, England
Denomination
AnglicanPhone
+44 1452 528095Services
Worship
Founded
679Last updated August 2026
Plan Your Visit
Gloucester Cathedral is a historic Grade I listed building located in the north of Gloucester near the River Severn, originally founded as an abbey in 679 and refounded as a cathedral in 1536. Visitors can see remarkable 14th-century architecture including the earliest surviving examples of structural fan vaulting, the shrine of Edward II, and the Chapter House where William the Conqueror once held court. The cathedral has been extensively restored over centuries and famously served as a filming location for the Harry Potter movies, making it a significant destination for both architectural history and popular culture enthusiasts.
What to See
- ›Shrine of Edward II
- ›Fan vaulting in the choir and transepts
- ›Chapter House where William the Conqueror held his Christmas Court in 1085
- ›Earliest surviving example of structural fan vaulting from the 14th century
- ›Grade I listed building
- ›Former Benedictine abbey refounded as a cathedral in 1536
- ›Filming location for Harry Potter movies
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