Chelmsford Cathedral
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We attended a special jubilee service on a Sunday afternoon. The staff were amazing; welcoming, making sure my daughter, who was taking part, knew where she had to be. This was a big special event but the Cathedral staff worked like a well oiled machine, seating everyone with efficiency and dignity and then serving an amazing array of refreshments afterward. The cathedral has its own resident choir that takes part in services. Full coral evensong is a musical event in its own right, especially if you are treated to the full sound of the main nave organ which is in fact four different organs played from the same console. If you are into your organs, it is well worth reading up the detail in the cathedral website. Both the nave organ and the smaller chancel organ were commissioned and built in the 1990s. The cathedral plays a pivotal role in the local community and seeks to enrich the faith of city residents; it is certainly not just a historical building or place for ceremony although their is a place for both of these. It is also a place of peace and reflection for those seeking a space to pray. The building itself is magnificent, as you would expect of a 15th century cathedral. Clever use of lighting and interior decorating means the building is filled with light.
Helen WaringHelen Waring
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Beautiful building and grounds - I would highly recommend visiting at night if you ever get the chance. We visited the Gaia project art installation and thought the it was absolutely stunning. I would highly recommend visiting - but take note that there will be many families with children running about playing etc. this added a certain playful innocence to the scene - which I feel may be an unintended consequence of the installation, detracting away from the magnitude and gravitas that the display could otherwise bring to such a gothic setting.
mark nicholsmark nichols
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Attended a concert here. As an originall parish church it is a nice one; well looked after, nice roof, good floor etc. However as a cathedral ( only fur about the last 100 or so years), it's not at all in the same architectural league as the great, purpose built gothic cathedrals like Canterbury, Lichfield or even St David's. Sight lines for a concert are not good if you're in the side aisles. Sound is fine though.
Mark GodsonMark Godson
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A wonderful place at the very heart of Chelmsford, proving a wonderful place to find peace and reflect in the quiet, cool surroundings away from the ordered chaos of the High Street. Remember to pick up a leaflet of forthcoming events including the very popular 'Lunchtime at the Cathedral' usually every Friday. Also, feel free to pop in on a Wednesday just after lunch for afternoon tea at 'Welcome on Wednesdays'
Jonathan CollardJonathan Collard
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Chelmsford Cathedral is a calming sanctuary from the outside world of 'busy-busy' & 'rush-rush'. Eucharist Service is on a Saturday at 8.15am, and on Sunday at 8am, and at 8.15am( also Wednesday at 12.35pm &Thursday at 10.00am). I recommend a visit to anybody who is searching for calmness and placidity, whatever your faith is or isn't. There are several small chapels within. Peace Be With You. 🤝
Chris GodwinChris Godwin
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All'esterno tutto il complesso si presenta con parametro in pietra e contraffatti laterali e merlature in alto. Finestre ogivali con bifore e trifore, lineamenti gotici, rimaneggiata attraverso i secoli. Particolari i disegni e la scolpitura sulla pietra del corpo affiancato all'ingresso. Imponente la torre con i suoi contrafforti che si ridimensionano in altezza e sulla facciata un portale leggermente strombato, sovrapposto da bifore e trifore a coronamento una guglia a cono. Interno a tre navate la centrale più alta, dividono le navate una serie di grandi arcate ogivali leggermente strombati e scolpiti che finiscono con esili colonne in pietra. Il soffitto della navata centrale leggermente voltato presenta una composizione geometrica basata sui cerchi intervallato da costole stuccate. Le navate laterali in legno a vista, orditura orizzontale a solaio e a capriate con decorazioni e disegni. Si distinguono le colorazioni delle vetrate, una scultura del 1571, un frontale di altare della Mildmay Chapel, l'albero della vita e alcuni pezzi posti sulle pareti.
Salvatore SciammettaSalvatore Sciammetta
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Nearby Attractions Of Chelmsford Cathedral
Meadows Shopping Centre
Central Park
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Chelmsford Theatre
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New St, Chelmsford CM1 1TY, United Kingdom
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+44 1245 294492
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chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk
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Chelmsford Cathedral in the city of Chelmsford, Essex, England, is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin, St Peter and St Cedd. It became a cathedral when the Anglican Diocese of Chelmsford was created in 1914 and is the seat of the Bishop of Chelmsford.
attractions: Meadows Shopping Centre, Central Park, John Lewis & Partners, Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford Market, Ninja Warrior UK Chelmsford, Riverside Leisure Centre, Bell Meadow Park, Marconi Ponds Nature Reserve, Chelmsford Community Bookshop, restaurants: Turtle Bay Chelmsford, Boom Battle Bar Chelmsford, Acanteen Restaurant, Bar & Venue, The Ivory Peg - JD Wetherspoon, Banana Tree Chelmsford, Slug & Lettuce - Chelmsford, Nando's Chelmsford, Las Iguanas - Chelmsford, Bill's Chelmsford Restaurant, Moto Pizza
