The cathedral contains a rare medieval 'Stanza' or library room dating back to 1421.
The choir stalls feature 30 carved oak misericords, one of which depicts a fox preaching to geese.
The cathedral roof was damaged by an unexploded bomb dropped during the 1940 Manchester Blitz.
It is the widest medieval church in England due to the inclusion of multiple side chapels.
The organ, originally built by Father Willis, contains over 4,000 pipes.
During the 1996 Manchester bombing, the blast wave blew out the cathedral's stained glass, which was later replaced with modern designs.
The floor tiles in the choir area are largely original 15th-century ceramics.
The cathedral holds an annual 'Blessing of the Animals' service.
The font is an elaborate 19th-century marble piece surrounded by detailed ironwork.
Manchester Cathedral, officially the Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Mary, St Denys and St George, serves as the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Manchester. Its origins date back to 1215, though the current Perpendicular Gothic structure primarily dates from the 15th century. It stands as the city's oldest medieval building, having survived significant damage during the Second World War and the 1996 Manchester bombing. The interior features significant 15th-century wood carvings, including intricate misericords in the choir stalls. The nave is notable for its expansive proportions and wide span, created during Victorian-era enlargements. The cathedral houses a memorial to the victims of the 1996 bombing and the 2017 Manchester Arena attack. It remains a functioning place of worship with daily services and an active cathedral choir. The structure is built using local Collyhurst sandstone, which has required extensive restoration over the centuries.
The view of the nave looking toward the high altar highlights the intricate wood carvings.
Check the official notice board near the entrance for current exhibition themes.
Walk the perimeter of the churchyard to see the remnants of the medieval gatehouse.
Visit the cathedral shop, which specializes in locally sourced religious and historical literature.
Do not enter during private functions or memorial services which can occur throughout the week.
Occasionally closed to visitors for private events or special diocesan services.
Maintain silence during services; respectful attire requested.
