Leicester Cathedral

Leicester Cathedral

The official name of Leicester Cathedral is St. Martin's Cathedral, located in the city of Leicester, England. It serves as the local cathedral church. Its earliest recorded mention dates back to 1086, although the exact year of its construction is unknown. The cathedral was used as a college church in 1922, and with the establishment of a new Diocese of Leicester in 1926, it was transformed into Leicester Cathedral in 1927. It is the fourth smallest cathedral in England and also one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

Leicester Cathedral has been designated as a Grade II* listed building by the UK government. Its main structure consists of a grand and beautifully crafted nave and an altar accompanied by two side chapels. Adjacent to it is a 67.1-meter-high spire, built in 1862, which stands like a guardian on one side of the cathedral, reaching towards the sky. Over the centuries, the cathedral has undergone several renovations and expansions. The current structure is predominantly Gothic in style, with much of it constructed by the Victorian-era British architect Raphael Brandon. Inside the cathedral, a highly distinctive and intricately designed screen separates the nave from the side chapels. This screen was designed by the renowned Charles Nicholson, and the delicate upper carvings were crafted by Bowman of Stamford.

Leicester Cathedral

Must-visit reason: Leicester’s most important cathedral

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Britain[Britain]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Leicestershire [Leicestershire]

City where the attraction is located: Leicester [Leicester]