Westminster Cathedral

About Westminster Cathedral

Called 'A Series of Surprises' because of its unique architecture, mosaics and marble decorations. Westminster Cathedral was begun in 1895. Its origins go back much further, being designed in the early Christian Byzantine style by the Victorian architect, John Francis Bentley. The Cathedral was conceived to be built quickly with inside decorations added as funds became available. The structure was completed in 1903. Brick built the vast domed interior has the widest and highest nave in England and is decorated with mosaics plus 125 varieties of marble.

Facilities

Opening Times Cathedral opens shortly before the first Mass of the day; doors close at 7.00pm, Monday to Saturday, with occasional exceptions. On Sunday evenings, the Cathedral closes after the 7.00pm Mass. On Public and Bank holidays the Cathedral closes at 5.30pm in the afternoon. Information Desk is located at the back of the nave in the Cathedral and is open daily from 10am to 5pm. Giftshop is open Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5.15pm, Saturday and Sunday 10.00am to 4.45pm. Viewing Gallery is open daily from 9.30am to 12.30pm, and from 1.00pm to 5.00pm.

Westminster Cathedral Address

Address:
Victoria Street
London
SW1P 1QW
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7798 9055
Fax: +44 (0)20 7798 9090

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Location Information for Westminster Cathedral

Address:
Victoria Street
London
SW1P 1QW
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7798 9055
Fax: +44 (0)20 7798 9090
By Road: 250 yards from station on the right-hand side of Victoria Street.

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Events at Westminster Cathedral

  • David Sanger: Saint-Saens, Mendelssohn, Bach, Martin, Barnes, Vierne, Bingham, Karg-Elert

    Music

    26 Aug 2009 to 26 Aug 2009

    A performance of works by Saint-Saens: Improvisation No.7; Mendelssohn: Andante with Variations in D; JS Bach: 'An Wasserflüssen Babylon' BWV653; Martin: Passacaille for Organ; Shippen Barnes: Andante from Symphonie pour orgue op. 18; Vierne: 'Cathédrales' from Pieces de fantaisie, Suite No.4 op. 55; Bingham: Roulade op.9 No.3; and Karg-Elert: Homage to Handel op.75.

     

  • Grand Organ Festival

    Special event

    1 Apr 2009 to 31 Oct 2009

    A series of seven concerts given by some of the UK's most renowned organists on one of the world's finest organs here at Westminster Cathedral.

     

  • Martin Baker: Mendelssohn, Franck, Tournemire, Cochereau, Reger

    Music

    22 Jul 2009 to 22 Jul 2009

    A performance of works by Mendelssohn arr WT Best: Prelude and Fugue in E minor; Franck: Choral No.1 in E; Tournemire: Deuxième Fresque Symphonique; Cochereau: Berceuse à la mémoire de Louis Vierne; and Reger: Second Sonata in D minor op.60.

     

  • Matthew Martin: Hindemith, Weir, Vierne

    Music

    23 Sep 2009 to 23 Sep 2009

    A performance of works by Hindemith: Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes by Carl Maria von Weber, trans Paul Derrett; Weir: 'Ettrick Banks'; and Vierne: Symphonie No.5 op. 47.

     
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