Welcome to English Cathedrals

Established in 1990, today, our purpose continues to be as a support, a resource and an advocate for all our cathedrals and our partners in the Church in Wales.

In these challenging times, cathedrals continue to open their doors to welcome millions of people every year as worshippers, visitors and pilgrims.

In times of national celebration and mourning, we are there, ever-present, offering welcome and hope in an uncertain world.

Our arts and music events and projects magnify our stories, spark fresh conversations, encourage new encounters, and attract thousands of visitors, many of them new to our cathedrals.

And all this, upheld, as it always has been, by the daily rhythm of prayer.

So wherever you are, make time to Discover Cathedrals, Discover Pilgrimage. And whichever cathedral you decide to visit, know you can come on two wheels, four wheels and on foot with new pilgrimage and cycle routes to discover, leading to every one of our 42 cathedrals and our partners.

Know we are here, as always, and with you every step of the way.

What is the meaning of ‘cathedral’. Find out here.