Open Doors - St Davids Cathedral

St Davids Cathedral is one of the most remarkable medieval buildings in Britain.

Much of the current building was built in the 12th century in the place where Dewi Sant, St David, the patron saint of Wales, was born, lived part of his life, and died in the 6th century. As well as fascinating architecture, much of the medieval shrine of St David survives, there are several medieval wall paintings visible, the Cathedral Library houses books from 16th century to the present and the Cathedral Treasury houses displays of worship treasures from the 12th century to the Tudor and Stuart periods.

23 September
10.30am - tour of the Cathedral, Porth y Twr and Bishops Palace.
To book -  OPEN DOORS/DRYSAU AGORED Tours of rarely seen parts of St Davids Cathedral Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
2pm – guided visit to Porth y Twr and Bishops Palace.
10am to 1pm - Erw Dewi Community Garden open. 

The day will include a range of tours and visits to rarely seen parts of the Cathedral. These will include: medieval wall paintings; 14^th century carved oak Quire; historic Library; last remaining 14^th century gatehouse; Bell Tower with bell ringing demonstration; Erw Dewi Community Garden in Cathedral Close. The programme will also link in with guided tours to the medieval Bishops Palace adjacent to the Cathedral.   

24 September
2pm - tour of the Cathedral, Porth y Twr and Bishops Palace.
To book - OPEN DOORS/DRYSAU AGORED Tours of rarely seen parts of St Davids Cathedral Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Erw Dewi Community Garden open. 
Bell ringing demonstrations in Porth y Twr.
4pm - Choral Evensong sung by full Cathedral Choir – all welcome.

The day will include a range of tours and visits to rarely seen parts of the Cathedral. These will include: medieval wall paintings; 14^th century carved oak Quire; historic Library; last remaining 14^th century gatehouse; Bell Tower with bell ringing demonstration; Erw Dewi Community Garden in Cathedral Close. The programme will also link in with guided tours to the medieval Bishops Palace adjacent to the Cathedral. There will also be a Choral Evensong at 4pm sung by St Davids Cathedral Choir.

29 September 
11am - tour of the Cathedral, Porth y Twr and Bishops Palace.
To book - OPEN DOORS/DRYSAU AGORED Tours of rarely seen parts of St Davids Cathedral Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
12pm - Michaelmas Eucharist – all welcome.
12.30pm to 1.30pm - Erw Dewi Community Garden open. 
6pm - Choral Evensong sung by full Cathedral Choir. 

The day will include a range of tours and visits to rarely seen parts of the Cathedral. These will include: medieval wall paintings; 14^th century carved oak Quire; historic Library; last remaining 14^th century gatehouse; Bell Tower with bell ringing demonstration; Erw Dewi Community Garden in Cathedral Close. The programme will also link in with guided tours to the medieval Bishops Palace adjacent to the Cathedral. There will also be a Choral Evensong at 6pm sung by St Davids Cathedral Choir.

Address - St Davids Cathedral, St David's, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6RD.
OS ref - SM755255

Directions - By car via A487 from Fishguard, Cardigan/Aberteifi, Aberystwyth, mid and north Wales, or via A487 and A40 from Haverfordwest/Hwlffordd, Carmarthen/Caerfyrddin, Swansea/Abertawe, Cardiff/Caerdydd and South Wales.
By sea via ferries at Fishguard, Pembroke Dock from Ireland.
By foot on pilgrim trails and Pembrokeshire Coastal Path.

The cathedral sits within a valley. Visiting the cathedral from St Davids city centre requires descending/ascending relatively steep slopes. Flat access is available by using the Merrivale car park to the west of the cathedral.

Existing accessibility provisions include:
A wheelchair available for general use within the cathedral, located in the South Porch.
A toilet suitable for disabled visitors, located in the South Cloister.
A loop system in the Nave and the Quire.
Lift suitable for wheelchairs to Refectory cafe.
Disabled parking spaces (please contact the cathedral if you require parking assistance).