UK Cathedrals: Sheffield Cathedral
Sheffield Cathedral (Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul)
The Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul (Sheffield Cathedral) is an Anglican cathedral in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
The original parish church was promoted to the status of a cathedral in 1914, thus creating the diocese of the Bishop of Sheffield.
The Cathedral Church of St Marie is the Roman Catholic cathedral in the city.
History
The church dates originally from the 12th century making it one of the city's oldest buildings. However, the building we see today has undergone various architectural changes and expansions over the centuries, blending different styles that reflect its long history.
The cathedral's oldest parts, including the chancel and the Shrewsbury Chapel, feature Gothic architecture with pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and intricate stone carvings.
The tower and some other parts of the cathedral are built in the Perpendicular Gothic style, characterized by strong vertical lines and large windows filled with stained glass.
The Grade I Listed building also includes more modern architectural elements, especially from the 20th century, when significant renovations and extensions were made.
Interior
The nave is spacious and open, designed to accommodate large numbers of worshippers.
Tall stone pillars support the roof, and elegant arches span the space, creating a sense of grandeur and height. The architecture here is a mix of Gothic and more modern styles, reflecting the different periods of construction and renovation.
The nave is covered by a wooden roof with exposed beams.
Treasures include The Shrewsbury Chapel which contains the tombs and monuments of the Earls of Shrewsbury, with elaborate stone carvings and effigies that date back to the 16th century. The chapel is adorned with intricate details, including heraldic shields, inscriptions, and sculpted figures.
The Lady Chapel, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is a smaller, more contemplative area within the cathedral. It is often used for private prayer and smaller services.
Crypt
Below the main floor of the cathedral is the crypt, a quieter and more somber space. It houses memorials and serves as a place for private reflection.
Access - Getting There
Church Street, Sheffield S1 1HA
Tel: 0114 275 3434
www: sheffieldcathedral.org
Open to the public Monday to Friday: 8.30 am to 5.30 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 4 pm Sunday: 7.30 am to 5 pm. Entry is free.
The cathedral is located in the city centre on Church Street opposite Cutlers' Hall. The nearest tram top is Cathedral on all four lines of the Sheffield Supertram.
Sheffield Station is a combined railway station and tram stop. It is the main point of access for visitors to this historic steel-manufacturing city.
There are trains to Huddersfield Station, Leeds, York Station in York, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow Central & Aberdeen.
The station also connections to Manchester Piccadilly in Manchester via New Mills Central, London St Pancras, Derby, Norwich and Nottingham as well as Birmingham, Reading, Bristol, Plymouth and Penzance.
In addition, there are rail departures to Liverpool Lime Street in Liverpool via Stockport Station in Stockport and Manchester Piccadilly.
National Express buses depart from Sheffield Interchange at Pond Square, services depart from stands E1/E2.
There are buses to and from Sheffield to the spa town of Buxton in Derbyshire.
Gallery
Map of Sheffield
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