Bangor Cathedral
High Street, Bangor, Bangor, Wales, LL57 1LH
Next service Sunday 19 July · 08:00 — Holy Eucharist
Quick answer
Bangor Cathedral is a Church in Wales church at High Street, Bangor in Bangor, Wales. Sunday services include Holy Eucharist at 08:00 and Sung Eucharist (English) at 11:00 — times verified 1 July 2026, but confirm with the parish before travelling. Church Near Me lists the address, contact details and what to expect below.
At a Glance
Verified 1 July 2026
- Denomination
- Church in Wales (anglican)
- Location
- Bangor, Wales
- Postcode
- LL57 1LH
- Main service
- Sunday 08:00 — Holy Eucharist
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
Service & Mass Times
Service times verified 1 July 2026 — confirm with the parish before travelling.
Holy Eucharist
Sung Eucharist (English)
Choral Evensong
Morning Prayer
About Bangor Cathedral
Bangor Cathedral, the Cathedral Church of St Deiniol, was founded around AD 525 by St Deiniol and is one of the oldest episcopal sees in Britain. The diocese of Bangor was established before the Welsh church came under Canterbury and is one of the four ancient Welsh dioceses. The current cathedral building dates largely from the 14th to 16th centuries with a major Victorian restoration by Sir George Gilbert Scott. It is the cathedral of the Diocese of Bangor in the disestablished Church in Wales.
Notable facts about Bangor Cathedral
- As a cathedral, Bangor Cathedral is the seat of a bishop and the mother church of its diocese — the principal church of the wider region, and traditionally a centre of choral music, civic services and pilgrimage.
- The Church in Wales is the Anglican church of Wales; disestablished in 1920, it blends the Anglican tradition with a distinctively Welsh, often bilingual, pattern of worship.
- With 4 regular services listed across 2 days of the week, Bangor Cathedral offers a fuller rhythm of worship than many local churches.
- Bangor Cathedral has made a point of being welcoming to all, with accessibility features including wheelchair access.
What to Expect at a Church in Wales Church
Anglican (Church of England) worship follows the rhythm of the Book of Common Prayer and Common Worship. Sunday services often range from a said early-morning Holy Communion to a main mid-morning Sung Eucharist or Morning Prayer, and many parishes hold Choral Evensong later in the day. Services blend set liturgy, hymns, Scripture readings and a sermon. Everyone is welcome, whether you are exploring faith or returning to church.
Facilities & Accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
- Choir
- Welsh and English services
- Bookshop
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bangor Cathedral?
Bangor Cathedral is located at High Street, Bangor, Bangor, LL57 1LH, Wales. You can open directions to it using the map link on this page.
What denomination is Bangor Cathedral?
Bangor Cathedral is a Church in Wales church. You can read more about the Church in Wales tradition, its beliefs and how it worships on our denomination guide.
What time are services at Bangor Cathedral?
Bangor Cathedral holds regular services on Sunday, Weekdays; see the full list of service times on this page. Times can change for holidays and special occasions, so it is worth checking with the church before visiting.
How do I contact Bangor Cathedral?
You can contact Bangor Cathedral through its website using the details in the contact panel on this page.
Can anyone attend Bangor Cathedral?
Yes. Like almost all Christian churches in Wales, Bangor Cathedral welcomes visitors and newcomers to its public services, whatever your background or experience of church.