Coventry Cathedral
1 Hill Top, Coventry, England, CV1 5AB
Next service Sunday 19 July · 08:00 — Holy Communion
Quick answer
Coventry Cathedral is a Church of England (Anglican) church at 1 Hill Top in Coventry, England. Sunday services include Holy Communion at 08:00 and Cathedral Eucharist at 10:30 — 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 of England (Anglican) (anglican)
- Location
- Coventry, England
- Postcode
- CV1 5AB
- Diocese
- Diocese of Coventry
- Main service
- Sunday 08:00 — Holy Communion
- Accessibility
- Step-free access
Service & Mass Times
Service times verified 1 July 2026 — confirm with the parish before travelling.
Holy Communion
Cathedral Eucharist
Choral Evensong
About Coventry Cathedral
The original 14th-century St Michael's Cathedral was destroyed in the Coventry Blitz of November 1940. The new cathedral, designed by Sir Basil Spence and consecrated in 1962, stands directly alongside the preserved ruin and is celebrated as one of the great works of post-war British architecture. It houses the famous Cross of Nails, a symbol of forgiveness used by Coventry's worldwide Community of the Cross of Nails ministry of reconciliation.
Notable facts about Coventry Cathedral
- As a cathedral, Coventry 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 of England is the established church of England and the mother church of the worldwide Anglican Communion, which numbers tens of millions of members across more than 165 countries.
- Coventry Cathedral belongs to the Diocese of Coventry, the regional family of churches through which its tradition organises worship, clergy and community life.
- With 3 regular services listed across 1 day of the week, Coventry Cathedral offers a fuller rhythm of worship than many local churches.
- Coventry Cathedral has made a point of being welcoming to all, with accessibility features including step-free access.
What to Expect at a Church of England (Anglican) 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
- Step-free access
- Choir
- Ruins
- Cross of Nails
- Café
- Shop
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Coventry Cathedral?
Coventry Cathedral is located at 1 Hill Top, Coventry, CV1 5AB, England. You can open directions to it using the map link on this page.
What denomination is Coventry Cathedral?
Coventry Cathedral is a Church of England (Anglican) church, part of the Diocese of Coventry. You can read more about the Church of England (Anglican) tradition, its beliefs and how it worships on our denomination guide.
What time are services at Coventry Cathedral?
Coventry Cathedral holds regular services on Sunday; 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 Coventry Cathedral?
You can contact Coventry Cathedral by phone, by email or through its website using the details in the contact panel on this page.
Can anyone attend Coventry Cathedral?
Yes. Like almost all Christian churches in England, Coventry Cathedral welcomes visitors and newcomers to its public services, whatever your background or experience of church.