St David's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Cardiff, Glamorgan. Exterior open daily, for service times see description. Free entry.
Details
Accessibility:
There are a few disability parking spaces on the road opposite the cathedral, otherwise there are public car parks:
Council administered car parks: https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ENG/resident/Parking-roads-and-travel/parking/Car-parks/Pages/Car-Parks.aspx
NCP car parks: https://www.ncp.co.uk/parking-solutions/cities/cardiff
The doorway to the cathedral is along the side of the cathedral on Cathedral Walk. There is a ramp and level access through the main door. The interior is laid to a hard floor and the central aisle is wide.
There are no toilet facilities at St David’s Cathedral. Marks & Spencer, immediately to the north, has a café and disability toilet facilities. However, Cardiff has many public toilet and the nearest RADAR facilities can be found here: https://nks.directenquiries.com/nks/search.aspx?tab=RADAR+Accessible+Toilets&type=L&where=Cardiff+City+Centre&id=2573&level=1
Cardiff has a Shopmobility scheme. It is located on the third floor (first parking level) of St David’s Shopping Centre (CF10 2EQ). Further details can be found here: http://www.whereyoustand.org/groups-and-organisations/item/cardiff-shopmobility, or telephone 029 2039 9355.
Brief Description:
Grade II listed St David’s Roman Catholic Cathedral in Cardiff dates back to 1884-7 and it became the cathedral of the Cardiff Archdiocese in 1916. It is built from Pennant sandstone, in Early English style, with 4-stage tower, tall 5-light window with geometrical tracery. The cathedral is also known as the Metropolitan Cathedral Church of St. David.
Further Information:
Address:
38 Charles St, Cardiff, CF10 2SF
Telephone:
029 2023 1407
Email:
cardiff.met.cath@btinternet.com
Website:
http://cardiffcathedral.org.uk/
Opening Hours:
Mass Times
Sunday Masses: 17:30 (Sat), 11:00 (Sung), 17:30
Holy Days: 11:30, 12:30, 17:30
Directions:
St David’s Cathedral is situated on Charles Street in the centre of Cardiff. From the A4161 take the left turn just after the train bridge into Station Terrace. Continue along Station Terrace, past Cardiff Queens Street train station; the road changes name into Guildford Street. At the traffic lights take the left turn onto Churchill Way and at the end of Churchill Way, at the traffic lights, take the right lane and turn right onto the A4160. Immediately get into the right-hand lane and turn first right into Mary Ann Street. Take first right again into David Street and keep going along this road – it will change name into Charles Street. The cathedral is along here on the left.
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Transport:
The cathedral is in the centre of Cardiff and is best reached on foot due to the number of one-way streets in Cardiff. You can reach the cathedral by taxi or public transport, for more travel information go to https://www.traveline.info/ or call 0871 200 22 33.
Amenities:
There are no amenities at the church, although tea is served after Sunday Mass. There are plenty of places to find food and drink in Cardiff city centre a short walk away, including Marks & Spencer, which has a café and disability toilet facilities.Travel Information
For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info
Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
Location
Nearest Venues
Cardiff City. Open at all times. Free entry.
247 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.