Shrewsbury Cathedral — Attraction in Shrewsbury

Another Pugin masterpiece sadly Augustus Welby passed away before work started but his son Edward Wellby Pugin was more than competent enough to carry out the work . It was completed in the Gothic Revival style in 1856 having taken a mere 4 years to build . Built within the main meander of the River Severn it is smaller than first planned but still quite lovely. The stained glass windows are by Hardman & co but also some by Margaret Agnes Rope the daughter of a local doctor who also became a Carmelite Nun in Suffolk and was quite inspirational . The side Chapels are lovely and the Crucifix hanging from the ceiling most impressive . Sadly the main alter was blocked off the day I visited for conservation work but u personally am pleased to have made the effort and got here . It is as are most Pugin works calming and quite beautiful...

Made a substantial journey to visit, only to find it was closed due to works being undertaken. These works have been in place for several weeks, yet I was unable to find such information on the website. The main gate had a notice attached indicating Entrance ...yet the door was firmly locked. Why when we rely heavily on the internet such information is not updated ? Why no explanation on the gate? Why was the entrance sign still in place when it could have been removed until the works completed. Very sad and very disappointed. Thank you for your reply. However I do not accept the Cathedral website or Google were giving the closure...

One of Shrewsbury's many gems. Though a little off the beaten track, being situated on the medieval Town Walls; this beautiful place of worship, designed by Pugin, is well worth a visit. As a tranquil Cathedral Church and as a work of beauty you should put this on your visits list. Adjoining is a lovely cafe/bistro, newly opened with plenty of inside and outside space, serving very good coffee and home made meals and snacks- worth a visit...