Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral is a medieval church that has been centre stage in Manchester’s history for nearly 600 years. In 1421 Henry V signed a royal charter granting permission for a collegiate church to be built. In 1847 a new Manchester diocese was created, and this historic church became a Cathedral. This Grade I listed masterpiece features medieval choirs with high clerestory windows, ancient archives and late-medieval wooden internal furnishings including the pulpit, choir stalls and the roof that's supported by angels with gilded instruments. Visitors to the church can also find bees on the roof and kangaroos carved on thrones as well as artistic drawings in the aisles. The cathedral doors are open to the public seven days a week, and the admission is free.