Wish we had gotten there when it was still open. It closed at 6pm and was really beautiful. Would have loved to went inside but outside was still worth seeing. This was in various movies and series. We met the caretaker and he was very kind. If your in the area go check it out. read more

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This church has something for everyone. For the historians, Kings were crowned and buried here. For the movie buffs, several things have been filmed here, including Harry Potter. For the photographer, there are beautiful books and crannies throughout. For those in a budget, it's free to come in (though donations are certainly appreciated). read more

Gloucester Cathedral - View from the courtyard - Churches Near Me - Gloucester, GLS

I've been a resident of California all my life, and things change pretty quickly here. In the last 10 years, unoccupied land has been bought up and turned into bustling suburbs. Buildings that are 30 years old in Oakland are starting to crumble and are in need of demolition (which speaks more to the shoddy workmanship than anything else). There are houses which we admire for being more than 100 years old. Our state was only admitted to the union 159 years ago, and that union was declared a scant 233 years ago. On the other hand, we have living trees that sprouted about the time that Jesus was said to have walked the earth. Somewhere in the middle of that, Gloucester Cathedral was constructed. Not in California, of course, but in the UK. And frankly, I'm not really clear on its history. The church was constructed between 1089 and 1499 (as the church was built then greatly expanded upon), but the grounds go back to around 679 with an Abbey. Since then, it has grown and flourished. I'm not a religious person, but I highly recommend walking around the grounds just to see the architecture, the lineage of pastors, and the graves clustered on the grounds. If you are anything of a history buff, an enthusiast, or even a casual partaker, I suspect you'll be drawn in. Say hello to the eldest son of William the Conqueror (that would be Robert Duke of Normandy), or perhaps King Edward II himself? Did you know that King Henry III was coronated here? And one of the first known images of golf is captured in a stained glass window. If you should find yourself in Gloucester, set aside an hour to visit the church. Religious or not, it's a sight to behold. read more

It is a very nice cathedral with a great history. We learned that there are free tours around the basement several times every day and we took part (you can find more info on their website). 2 lovely elder gentlemen were our guides-funny and charming. Worth visiting! read more

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This is possibly one of the most beautiful buildings I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. I hail from the old south west, having been born in Bristol (my lover!) and then grew up in Gloucestershire, so the cathedral is no stranger to me. I visited here mostly whilst studying for my art GCSE and A-Level and I couldn't recommend it more highly as a source of study - historically, architecturally and aesthetically it will not disappoint you. Just reading Paul B's review brought back some happy memories from my teenage years - I still have a photograph of the stained glass window depicting one of the first known images of golf somewhere in one of my old art books, alongside an oil pastel imitation drawn by yours truly. I am not a theist, in any sense, but I certainly found the building breathtaking. In other related trivia, Gloucester Cathedral was also used as a film set for some of the Harry Potter films, which apparently caused a little controversy. In any case, I would suggest anyone take the time to visit this beautiful and historic building. The city that surrounds it may not be too inspiring, certainly it was a little grotty when I was growing up, but the Cathedral will make it worth the visit. read more

my mum brought me here when i was just 2 days old, and i've had a thing for this place ever since :} i've had picnics outside, listened to the choir practices, watched boys play football and watched the clouds. inside, i've ran up and down the halls and laid on the floors (and the graves) on hot days, donated countless money and stared at the stained glass windows for minutes (hours is an exageration i wont say it) i've eaten lunch in the little garden on the inside, i've dipped my feet in the fountain, a few winters ago i even stomped on the ice and fell through! i've taken countless pictures and drawn it many times, and harrassed many tourists!!! if i could marry a building - it would be her! i sound like a lunatic but i don't really care i love this place and if i ever leave gloucester, i'll miss it so much. read more

Call me biased - I'm a Gloucester girl after all but this stunning piece of architecture is Gloucester's crowning glory. Situated in the heart of the city center, the cathedral towers over the tallest buildings making itself visible for miles.The cathedrals's cloisters were used for filming Harry Potter scenes. It's only a shame that the town center itself is not as lovely. read more

Visited the Cathedral with my family last week and was blown away by our visit. The building is spectacular and the ambience was amazing. A choir was singing and the acoustics were simply breathtaking. Afterwards called in to the coffee shop on site and was served by "Frank" who was so smiley, polite and kind to us that he really did make us all feel rather special. read more

The. Most beautiful building in Gloucester. A tribute to generations of craftsman. Still being renovated by masons. Who area working on the external fabric. read more