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Cathedral in St Davids

Cathedral in St Davids in Pembrokeshire

Saint Davids is home to just over 1,600 people, making it the smallest city within Wales and Great Britain. While tiny in size, the city is bursting with fascinating history that any visitor could easily enjoy experiencing for a day out!

The town truly centres around its historic Cathedral that dates back to the 6th century and has been a site for pilgrims for several hundred years. Due to this fact, spirituality is still prevalent in the community, and religion is highly regarded by its occupants and many of the visitors that come to see Saint David’s. Legends stated that it was once thought that three pilgrimages to Saint David’s were equal to one in the holy land. However, the cathedral is not the only thing that draws people to the city. There is a special charm in the narrow laneways and alleys that go through the town. Many explore the town by following the paths that lead from the cathedral to the Bishop’s Palace.

St Davids Cathedral in Pembrokeshire, Wales holds the tomb of Edmund Tuder the father of the first Tuder King of England and Wales.

Read what others share about their experience

Jamie Proctor

a month ago
Absolutely beautiful and steepes with history and information. Well preserved and most things you can walk right up to. There are QR codes for further read and players explaining each piece of history as you explore too. So much to see in the ceilings, carvings, detailing of the mouldings as well as the people so influential. Certainly worth a...
Joanne Baldwin

6 months ago
So easy to find and car park literally across the road, though it is small and may be an issue at peak time. The cathedral grounds are amazing, and you can access all areas. Lots to see and learn and the cathedral is stunning inside and out. Also can take your four-legged friends when touring the grounds so a fab few hours out for all.
natasha Rode-Christoffersen

2 months ago
Came around 5pm to visit and see the cathedral on our road trip. The cathedral is stunning and beautiful! I would recommend coming earlier as the cathedral does close
B. W

4 months ago
Beautiful peaceful place, full of history. Well worth a visit. The hill/stairs leading to and from the cathedral is very steep. Makes sure your knees are in good condition!
Robert Parfitt

5 months ago
What a cracking place to vist we live a cathedral tbh but this was well worth it. Nice staff loads of information and we also had Cadw membership to get into the Bishops palace for free. Well worth seeing as well sadly we missed the gate house but still a cracking vist do worth it.