Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral

The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of St David is a brick cathedral located on Charles Street in Cardiff's city centre, designed in the Gothic Revival style. The building features characteristic architectural elements that define the cathedral's form and distinctive presence in the urban landscape.

The cathedral sustained severe damage from bombing during World War II in March 1941, which left significant destruction throughout the building. Restoration efforts undertaken in the 1950s under architect F. R. Bates gradually repaired and stabilized the structure.

The cathedral serves as a spiritual center for Cardiff's Catholic community and hosts regular worship and prayer gatherings. It remains an important place where locals and visitors come to experience religious traditions and contemplation.

The cathedral is easily accessible from Charles Street with multiple entrances for visitors to use. Check opening times before your visit, as religious services are held regularly and may limit public access at certain times.

Visible traces of the 1941 bombing damage remain inside the building, including empty sections in the Sanctuary that serve as reminders of the wartime destruction. These remains are now consciously preserved as part of the cathedral's historical record and memory.

Location: Cardiff

Location: Castle

Location: Wales

Inception: 1842

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Elevation above the sea: 10.2 m

Made from material: brick

Address: The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of Saint David, Cathedral Clergy House, 38 Charles Street, Cardiff, CF10 2SF

Phone: +442920231407

Website: http://cardiffcathedral.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.48095,-3.17402

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:01