Newcastle Cathedral, Anglican cathedral in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
The Cathedral Church of St Nicholas is an Anglican cathedral in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, with a slender lantern spire visible from many points across the city center. Gothic vaults span a nave with side aisles, stone arches lead to chapels and carved wooden choir stalls, and the building preserves medieval craftsmanship in glass and masonry.
A fire destroyed the original Norman church in 1216, and the Gothic replacement received consecration in January 1350. The parish has since witnessed wars, reforms, and urban growth while the 14th-century tower and vaults remained standing.
The congregation gathers each Sunday for worship, and the Gothic architecture frames baptisms, weddings, and solemn prayers. Visitors entering the building find dark wooden pews, colored glass windows, and stone that holds centuries of liturgical tradition.
The doors open on weekdays in the morning and close in the early evening, giving visitors time to walk through the nave and examine details in the chapels. On weekends the hours are slightly shorter, and access is free without the need for tickets.
A marble monument inside honors Admiral Lord Collingwood, who took command of the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar after Nelson fell. The inscription records his service and preserves the memory of a local naval officer in a space usually reserved for liturgy.
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Inception: 14 century
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Address: St. Nicholas Sq, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1PF, UK
Opening Hours: Lunedì-Venerdì 08:00-18:00; Sabato-Domenica 08:00-17:00
Phone: +441912321939
Website: http://stnicholascathedral.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 54.97000,-1.61111
Latest update: December 22, 2025 12:32
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