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St. Davids Cathedral

The Close, St Davids SA62 6RH , Wales
01437 720199/720204
Ranked #2 of 8 attractions in St Davids
4.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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St Davids, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We have visited this cathedral on two occasions, once on a glorious spring day and another time on a snowy afternoon (not intentionally planned). The cathedral is very medieval with incredible grounds. The restaurant serves delicious food and welsh cawl is a speciality. St David's is the smallest city in Britain and there are a few lovely cute individual shops... More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We visited with relatives over from Oz. The Cathedral is nothing short of AMAZING. The setting, the ruined Bishops Palace behind it, the structure, history and atmosphere is simply inspiring. The cathedral is a functioning place of worship (a wedding took place whilst we visited). Others have commented on the "voluntary" donations, including a small charge for photography......I was more... More

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Preston, Lancashire
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

As with anything these days there is a cost or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 in this case. Gate House and Bell Tower £1 (compulsory) each, The Cathedral "donation" of £3 each, "donation" for lighting a candel, £3.50 (compulsory) each, there is also a charge for taking photographs, you have to ask permission to do this whether you... More

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farnham
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Really worth a visit, and if you don't want to be almost accosted for a £3 donation per head go round the back and go in via the restaurant.

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Suffolk
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

A beautiful little cathedral. The steward on duty was happy to impart his knowledge and widen our understanding of when and how the churh was built. One was aware of the importance of worship and prayer in this holy place over the centuries.

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Kingwood, Texas
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Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

We visited on a spring rainy day but found it most rewarding as the volunteer staff was so helpful and the cathedral was so interesting. I have visited many churches and cathedrals all over the world and this rated up there with many of the best.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

thoroughly enjoyed the ruins of the Bishop's Palace and the Cathedral and the grounds - a good morning

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Sydney
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Don't miss visiting this cathedral and spend time studying the history associated with it

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Aberystwyth
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Forget dark cathedrals, St Davids in a beautiful light and peaceful place - tourist spot it may be but it gives you a quite calm. Follow the map to find St Davids shrine but there are so many other significant Welshmen (always men!) buried here, Henry VII's father as well as Geraldus Cambrensis. And always look up to see the... More

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Hampshire, England
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

A great place to visit with a fascinating history and friendly staff.

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