St Davids Cathedral
St Davids, Wales, SA62 6RD
Next service Sunday 19 July · 08:00 — Holy Eucharist
Quick answer
St Davids Cathedral is a Church in Wales church in St Davids, Wales. Sunday services include Holy Eucharist at 08:00 and Sung Eucharist 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
- St Davids, Wales
- Postcode
- SA62 6RD
- 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
Choral Evensong
Morning Prayer
Evensong
About St Davids Cathedral
St Davids Cathedral stands at the heart of the smallest city in Britain — the city of St Davids in Pembrokeshire — on a site of Christian pilgrimage since the 6th century. The present building dates from the 12th century, built in a local purple-grey sandstone to designs combining Romanesque and early Gothic elements. It contains the shrine of St David, the patron saint of Wales, whose feast day (1 March) draws pilgrims from across the nation. The cathedral also houses the tomb of the Welsh king Rhys ap Gruffudd and relics of St Justinian. In medieval times, two pilgrimages to St Davids were considered equivalent to one to Rome.
Notable facts about St Davids Cathedral
- As a cathedral, St Davids 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 5 regular services listed across 2 days of the week, St Davids Cathedral offers a fuller rhythm of worship than many local churches.
- St Davids 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
- Shrine of St David
- Treasury Museum
- Café
- Bookshop
- Welsh-language services
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St Davids Cathedral?
St Davids Cathedral is located at St Davids, SA62 6RD, Wales. You can open directions to it using the map link on this page.
What denomination is St Davids Cathedral?
St Davids 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 St Davids Cathedral?
St Davids 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 St Davids Cathedral?
You can contact St Davids Cathedral by phone, by email or through its website using the details in the contact panel on this page.
Can anyone attend St Davids Cathedral?
Yes. Like almost all Christian churches in Wales, St Davids Cathedral welcomes visitors and newcomers to its public services, whatever your background or experience of church.