Gloucester Cathedral

Being a huge fan of tombs (yes I know its morbid!) and old churches, Gloucester Cathedral was one of the places on my list to visit as I knew that Edward II was burried there. Knowing the tombs in Westminster Abbey like the back of my habd I decided it was time to explore other parts of the country for spectacular royal monuments. Of course, its not just about tombs! HISTORY: The first religious building on the site was founded in the 7th century. The building that we see today was begun in 1089, although there has been lots of rebuilding and remodelling since then. The Cathedral was originally a Benedictine Abbey and remained so until Henry VIII ...  Read the complete review

Gloucester cathedral dominates the town's skyline and is visible from miles around. It is a huge building and used to also have an abbey, the ruins of which are still visible. The catehdral is open to visitors during the day, and as it is in the centre of Gloucester, its very easy to visit. There have been religious builsings on this site since Saxon times, there is a great deal of history in the bilding itself, and some wonderful architecture - painted chapels, bosses, fan vaulted celings, crypts, treasures and much more. The tea shop is very good. There is a lot to explore and to enjoy. In my opinion, one of the main reasons for going to the ...  Read the complete review