BIRMINGHAM CATHEDRAL
Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2QB Directions
Since 1725
Here’s The Deal:
Birmingham Cathedral was designed by Thomas Archer in the Baroque style, and the construction was completed in 1725. The cathedral is the third smallest cathedral in England. It has four stained glass windows decorated by a Pre-Raphaelite artist. Birmingham Cathedral was built as a parish church then was consecrated as a cathedral to serve the community's growing population. The cathedral offers an exciting programme of exhibitions, tours, talks, guided walks and new publications. It has groups and ministries to serve the locality's children, youth, and seniors with their individual needs. Birmingham Cathedral also has an in-house education team that can provide tours to schools, with an emphasis on covering the appropriate areas of the national curriculum.
SPECIALITY:
Architecture Buildings, Baptism, Eucharist, Choral Evensong, Festivals, Church Tourism Week, Healing Service, Traditional Sung, Catechism, Guided Tour, Bishop, Worship, Choir, Group/School Programs, Meeting Rooms, Holy Communion, Music, Morning/Midday and Evening Prayer, Conferences, Heritage Tours, Memorial Services and Funerals & Events
Registration 2813753
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ST MARTIN IN THE BULLRING
Edgbaston Street, Birmingham B5 5BB Directions
Since 1263
Here’s The Deal:
St Martin in the Bullring was established to offer the local community people traditional religious services. It is one of the most ancient and contemporary buildings in the locality. The old church building was outnumbered by the increase in visitors, so a committee was set up in 1873 to demolish the old building and rebuild a bigger building. St Martin in the Bullring was rebuilt and was officially opened for the people to visit and attend the prayers. Through prayer, worship and reading the Bible, they endeavour to find ways to live out their faith in service to those in need and fellowship with those who are part of the community. The church allows guided visits from Wednesday to Friday. There are shops set up to buy the Bible and great refreshments at reasonable prices. St Martin in the Bullring is the original parish church of Birmingham that stands between the Bull Ring shopping centre and the markets.
SPECIALITY:
Children, Heritage Site, Bible Teaching, Mass, Meetings, Worship Theme, Holy Communion, School Visits, Evening Prayer, Baptisms, Catechism, Choral Evensong, Music, Sunday Classes, Tea Lounge, Family History Research, Young People Visits, Choir, Committees, Weddings and Funerals & Festivals
Registration 1688105
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ST CHAD'S CATHEDRAL
Cathedral House, St Chad’s Queensway, Birmingham B4 6EU Directions
Since 1841
Here’s The Deal:
St Chad's Cathedral is the first Catholic cathedral established in Great Britain in the year 1841, following the Reformation of the 16th Century. The church building is known worldwide for its exquisite architecture, which holds a remarkable history and a rich heritage. St Chad's Cathedral was designed by Augustus Welby Pugin as a church in a Gothic Revival style, which was raised to cathedral status in 1852. The cathedral has three manual organs that were installed in 1993. It is still used as a teaching instrument for the students and serves in regular worship and choir music. Their architectural and artistic gems possess a large collection of medieval furnishings and carvings collected by Pugin. St Chad's Cathedral also has stained glass windows that offer picturesque views inside the cathedral building.
SPECIALITY:
Committees, School and Group Visits, Heritage Tours, Education, Sunday Classes, Cathedral Shops, Baptism, Bells, Holy Communion, Occasional Concerts, Confessions, Mass, Meetings, Divine and Preparatory Prayer, Community Groups, Events, Worship, Bible Teaching, Music, Bishop, Choir & Sacrament
Registration 3984735