The Minster Church of St Michael and All Angels and St Benedict Biscop, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3ET
Details
Accessibility:
Parking: There are on-street disability areas located in High Street West for Blue Badge holders. There is a car park approximately 250m away located in Bridges Car park, Green Terrace.
Minster: The entrance to the Minster has a slight uneven step into the interior. There are double doors which are Push-button operated. Level access within the interior, with some areas being served by ramp access. However, the upper galleries are accessible by stairs only.
Toilets: There are standard toilets and Disability/Baby Changing facilities available.
Cafe and Minster Shop: Level access to both areas and located near the south entrance.
Hearing Loop Induction system operates during services and events.
Braille and large print documents are available.
Assistance dogs are permitted to all areas.
Brief description:
The Minster* Church of St Michael and All Angels and St Benedict Biscop, stands on the site of worship for over a thousand years when a church was established in 940AD. The church was completely rebuilt in the 20th Century and was re-dedicated as a Minster in 1998 following the granting of Sunderland's city status. (* Minster = A minster is a church that was established in the Anglo-Saxon times as a church attached to a monastery or a missionary teaching school).
Address:
The Minster Church of St Michael and All Angels and St Benedict Biscop, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3ET
Email:
Phone:
0191 565 4066
Website:
https://www.sunderlandminster.com
http://www.spiritinstone.co.uk/churches/minster-church-of-st-michael-all-angels-st-benedict
Directions:
From Sunderland Railway station take Fawcett Street to High Street West where the venue is located.
The A1231 ring road serves Sunderland Minster and High Street West can be accessed from here.
Sunderland City is served by the A1(M)
OS map ref.: NZ393570
Opening Times:
Minster: For times of worship, please refer to the venue's website for up-to-date times and any additional events and celebrations.
Visitors : Monday - Friday 09.00 - 15.00 pm,
Saturday & Sunday - Closed to visitors, open for worship.
Transport:
The nearest National Railway station is Sunderland. There is a metro station nearby and the Minster is also served by local buses and a bus stop is located 150m approximately away.
For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.
Amenities:
The Minster has a cafe which serves hot and cold food and drinks, it also has a small shop located within the interior of the church.
Sunderland has plenty of cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, shops and many other facilities.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
Sunderland Empire, County Durham
42 metres*
328 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.