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St Nicholas Cathedral

St Nicholas Cathedral

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Situated in the ancient heart of the city, the area around St Nicholas Cathedral and the Castle form the Medieval core of Newcastle. The Cathedral is mainly 14thC with a striking 15thC Lantern Tower. Medieval treasures include the ornate font cover, a stained glass roundel of the Virgin Mary and infant Jesus and the magnificent Thornton Memorial Brass. There is a fine collection of 19th and 20thC stained glass windows. Other features include a the 17thC Hall, Maddison Memorials and the Collingwood Monument dedicated to Admiral Lord Collingwood.

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Opening Times

01/01/2008 - 31/05/2008
DayTimes
Monday07:3018:00
Tuesday07:0018:00
Wednesday07:0018:00
Thursday07:0018:00
Friday07:0018:00
Saturday08:0018:00
Sunday07:3019:00
Bank Holiday08:0012:00
01/06/2008 - 30/09/2008
DayTimes
Monday07:3018:00
Tuesday07:0018:00
Wednesday07:0018:00
Thursday07:0018:00
Friday07:0018:00
Saturday08:0018:00
Sunday07:3019:00
Bank Holiday08:0012:00
01/10/2008 - 31/12/2008
DayTimes

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
AdmissionFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A167. Follow the A167 to city centre south.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Newcastle Central Station.

Facilities

Provider Features

  • In town/city centre
  • No Smoking Attraction

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loop system.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp / Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - Refectory open in Chapter Block Mon-Fri 1000-1400.

Payment Methods

  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted - Booking is essential if a guide is required.
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 60
  • Min group size - 1

Provider Facilities

  • Conference facilities
  • Event Venue
  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages
  • Toilets

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

  • Dutch printed material
  • French printed material
  • German printed material
  • Italian printed material
  • Japanese printed material
  • Norwegian printed material
  • Spanish printed material

St Nicholas Cathedral

St Nicholas Church Yard
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 1PF

Tel: +44 0191 2321939

Fax: +44 0191 2300735

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