Newcastle Cathedral
- About the place
- Visitors information
History
The present building, built in the 14th-15th centuries, was elevated to cathedral status in 1882, but there have been churches on the site since 1091.
Together with the adjacent Castle Keep it occupies a prime site on a hill above the River Tyne and within 5 minutes walk of the main railway station.
The Cathedral’s Mission Statement states that:
The Lantern of the Cathedral Church of St Nicholas in Newcastle upon Tyne is a sign of God’s purpose and presence in the city and diocese, and represents a Cathedral:
L Looking out for the light of Christ and learning from others,
A Alive, active and available,
N Nurturing worship and nourishing faith,
T Teaching truth and training for service,
E Ecumenically embracing and encouraging excellence,
R Relating, responding and reconciling,
N Now and for God’s future
Attractions
Part of a Norman column is visible at the crossing and the Cathedral boasts good examples of Pre-Reformation font and lectern, together with fine memorials including those to the Maddison family and Lord Collingwood.