Bristol Cathedral - the only medieval hall church in England
Bristol Cathedral: the only medieval hall church in England. Free entry, fan-vaulted Lady Chapel, daily evensong, Grade I listed architecture on College Green.
Bristol Cathedral, on the south side of College Green, is unusual in English ecclesiastical architecture. It is a “hall church” - the nave and the choir are built to the same height, producing a single uninterrupted horizontal interior rather than the usual Gothic progression. There are no Continental rivals in the same building tradition.
Cost
Free. Donations encouraged.
What to see
The fan vaulting in the eastern Lady Chapel is the single most photographed feature. The Norman chapter house (1150s) is one of the earliest surviving in the country. The choir is used for daily evensong - a free and unusually good short service, weekdays at 17:15.
Access
Ramp access at the west door. Accessible toilets in the visitor centre. Large-print service sheets for all services.
This attraction is adjacent to Stop 11 - College Green and Park Street.