Liverpool Cathedral
Quick Facts
- Location
- UK, Liverpool
- Category
- Church & Religious Site
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Opening Hours
- Daily 10:00-18:00 · The opening hours page has the cathedral open to 18:00 daily with last entry fifteen minutes before closing, and Sunday mornings from 10:00 to 12:00 serve worship, so visitors wanting the full experience are asked to come after noon. The shops run 10:00-17:00 Monday to Saturday and 12:00-17:00 Sunday, the Welsford bistro 10:00-16:30 then 12:00-16:30, and the tower 10:00-16:30 then 12:00-16:30, where the printed time is the last climb and the tower locks thirty minutes later. Live changes include the main entrance closing from 23 to 25 October 2026 in forecast strong winds with the Gilbert Scott Suite entrance used instead.
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: No booking is needed, the site states that visiting the building is usually free, with charges applying to some special events and donations invited · Adult: The tours page currently lists one experience lasting about two hours at 25 pounds per person · The shops and bistro follow the hours above, and the Sunday morning slot from 10:00 to 12:00 is given over to worship, so the visitor experience is incomplete until noon.
- Address
- United Kingdom, Liverpool, Liverpool Cathedral
- Coordinates
- 53.3968, -2.9724
Introduction
Liverpool Cathedral is a magnificent, astonishing church—Britain's largest and among the world's giant cathedrals, its vast scale and tall tower a stunning Liverpool landmark. A Gothic Revival Anglican cathedral begun in the early 20th century, Britain's largest and among the world's largest by scale, awesome. Built of red sandstone in Gothic Revival style—lofty nave, grand arches, and the world's tallest, heaviest central tower, climbable for city and Mersey views. Inside: fine stained glass, one of the world's largest church organs, solemn space. (Liverpool also has a modern Catholic cathedral—different style, worth knowing.) Exploring Liverpool Cathedral and its tower view is a stunning sight.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:00-18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00-18:00 |
The opening hours page has the cathedral open to 18:00 daily with last entry fifteen minutes before closing, and Sunday mornings from 10:00 to 12:00 serve worship, so visitors wanting the full experience are asked to come after noon. The shops run 10:00-17:00 Monday to Saturday and 12:00-17:00 Sunday, the Welsford bistro 10:00-16:30 then 12:00-16:30, and the tower 10:00-16:30 then 12:00-16:30, where the printed time is the last climb and the tower locks thirty minutes later. Live changes include the main entrance closing from 23 to 25 October 2026 in forecast strong winds with the Gilbert Scott Suite entrance used instead.
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | No booking is needed, the site states that visiting the building is usually free, with charges applying to some special events and donations invited |
|---|---|
| Adult | The tours page currently lists one experience lasting about two hours at 25 pounds per person |
| Child | Tower tickets are sold through the Book your ticket link and the pages read here print no price in their text |
The shops and bistro follow the hours above, and the Sunday morning slot from 10:00 to 12:00 is given over to worship, so the visitor experience is incomplete until noon.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Liverpool Cathedral?
Monday: 10:00-18:00; Tuesday: 10:00-18:00; Wednesday: 10:00-18:00; Thursday: 10:00-18:00; Friday: 10:00-18:00; Saturday: 10:00-18:00; Sunday: 10:00-18:00; The opening hours page has the cathedral open to 18:00 daily with last entry fifteen minutes before closing, and Sunday mornings from 10:00 to 12:00 serve worship, so visitors wanting the full experience are asked to come after noon. The shops run 10:00-17:00 Monday to Saturday and 12:00-17:00 Sunday, the Welsford bistro 10:00-16:30 then 12:00-16:30, and the tower 10:00-16:30 then 12:00-16:30, where the printed time is the last climb and the tower locks thirty minutes later. Live changes include the main entrance closing from 23 to 25 October 2026 in forecast strong winds with the Gilbert Scott Suite entrance used instead.
How much is the admission for Liverpool Cathedral?
Free Admission: No booking is needed, the site states that visiting the building is usually free, with charges applying to some special events and donations invited; Adult: The tours page currently lists one experience lasting about two hours at 25 pounds per person; Child: Tower tickets are sold through the Book your ticket link and the pages read here print no price in their text; The shops and bistro follow the hours above, and the Sunday morning slot from 10:00 to 12:00 is given over to worship, so the visitor experience is incomplete until noon.
Any practical tips for visiting Liverpool Cathedral?
Admire the grand Liverpool Cathedral, feeling its awesome scale. Britain's largest, among the world's giant cathedrals.
How long should I spend at Liverpool Cathedral?
A typical visit takes 1 hour.
