Llandaff Cathedral, Anglican cathedral in Llandaff, Wales.
Llandaff Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Llandaff, Wales, known for its Gothic architecture and medieval stonework. The building contains a large nave, colorful stained glass panels, and a bright interior that was restored after wartime damage.
The building rose in the 12th century on the foundations of earlier Christian sites and underwent several expansions over the centuries. A German bomb destroyed the roof in 1941, prompting a major rebuilding project after the war.
The name references the early Christian bishop Teilo, whose Celtic roots left deep marks across this part of Wales. The choir keeps the tradition of church music alive in the community, and visitors may catch one of the regular services or concerts held throughout the week.
The building opens its doors daily for visitors who wish to explore the interior or join guided tours. Most areas are accessible for wheelchairs, and plenty of seating offers a rest during the walk around.
An aluminum sculpture by Jacob Epstein hovers above the center of the nave and immediately draws the eye. The modern work was created in the 1950s and forms a sharp contrast with the medieval walls all around.
Location: Cardiff
Inception: 1170
Architects: Jasper Tudor
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Elevation above the sea: 18 m
Website: http://llandaffcathedral.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.49583,-3.21806
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:25
Bishop's Palace
140 m
6 High Street
139 m
Statue of James Rice Buckley
100 m
City Cross
88 m
Churchyard Wall to south-east of the Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Paul
67 m
St Teilo's Well
104 m
Prebendal House
49 m
Memorial to Bishop Ollivant in the Cathedral Churchyard
34 m
Memorial Cross to Dean William Conybeare
48 m
Memorial to Richard Prichard in the Cathedral
55 m
Llandaff Cathedral Bell Tower
70 m
Bridge to north extension of Graveyard of Cathedral of Ss Peter and Paul
57 m
The Dean's Steps
63 m
Lychgate and attached wall descending to the Cathedral
68 m
4 High Street
129 m
No. 2 White House
74 m
The Deanery
78 m
Yr-hen-dy
120 m
Setts paving the Path leading from the Lychgate to the Cathedral
59 m
Nos. 1&2 St. Mary's
119 m
Garden Wall of Nos. 1 & 2 White House
89 m
Garden Wall
103 m
No. 1 White House
82 m
3, The Cathedral Green, Llandaff
119 m
2 High Street
121 m
1, The Cathedral Green, Llandaff
120 m
Garden Wall and Gatepiers of Cathedral Court
54 m
White House Cottage
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