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Shrewsbury Cathedral

Designed by Edward Pugin, son of Augustus Pugin, and was completed in 1856: amongst its glories is the stained glass.

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Opening times

Stewards can be found in the Cathedral from Easter to 31st October on weekdays between 1pm and 4pm and on a Saturday between 10am and 4pm. From 1st November until Easter on Saturdays only between 10 am and 3pm. On Sundays the Cathedral is open for Mass from 7.30am to 12.15pm and from 4.30pm to 7pm. Due to stewards holidays, there may be afternoons when the cathedral cannot be opened.

Address

Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 1TE

The building was paid for by Bertram, Earl of Shrewsbury who sadly died three months before it was completed. It was he who chose the dedication and wished to take the name of Shrewsbury. The Bishop and his Cathedral are both a focus for the diocesan family of priests and laity and also a part of the church outreach with the good news of Jesus Christ for all people.

The Cathedral was reordered in 1984 to make it more practical for the celebration of the revised liturgy. Amongst the glories of the Cathedral must be counted the stained glass. Six out of the ten windows are the outstanding work of Margaret Rope which were produced in the period between the wars. She was the daughter of a local doctor and after training, in Dublin, she became a Carmelite nun.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Magnificent memorials

  • National heritage here

  • Social heritage stories

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Accessible toilets in church

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Café in church

  • Café within 500m

  • Church shop or souvenirs

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Non-accessible toilets in church

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Train station within 250m

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Catholic Church

Contact information

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