Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral

Welcome to Liverpool’s Metropolitan Cathedral.

Savour the silence. Join us in prayer. Take a tour. Whatever shape your visit takes, we’d love to welcome you to Liverpool’s Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King.

Perched high above the city, our Cathedral offers a place to pause. A sacred place to stop, recharge your spirits and reawaken your senses.

As Britain’s largest Catholic Cathedral we offer a huge welcome to friends from all faiths, all walks of life, all corners of the globe.

Maybe you can time your visit to take part in a mass, witness one of our wonderful music concerts and special events or explore the magnificent Lutyens Crypt.

As the beating heart of our community, we have a year-round programme of warm and welcoming services which transform our Cathedral into the intimate, yet uplifting space it is – but you might prefer to simply sit, bathed in the filtered light that falls from the heavens, through the vivid glass of our spectacular lantern tower, which illuminates the circular sanctuary.

A place of worship, a space of quiet awe. Climb up, out of the city, into a special space. As we said, in the name of Christ, you’ll be made most welcome.

Education

We passionately believe a visit to our Cathedral can deeply enrich a pupil’s education – whether they’re at school, college or university. That’s why we value the important role our Education Department plays in our community. The qualified teachers who make up our Education Department offer a warm welcome to all age groups and abilities.

Our teaching team ensures that everyone gets the very most out of their time here, and endeavours to make the Cathedral experience enjoyable, informative and thoroughly worthwhile.

Enquiries are welcomed at any time from Schools, Colleges and Universities. Teachers may wish to prepare a short reflection and lead their pupils in an act of worship. Pupils may also be present at a regular service during their visit and experience a community at prayer. They may participate in a service, perhaps to celebrate a recent First Holy Communion or Confirmation.