St David’s Cathedral
JUST TURN UP! | 23 Murray St, Hobart
Saturday, Nov 08
Sunday, Nov 09
Photographer: Tyr Liang
Photographer: Tyr Liang
JUST TURN UP, NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED!
Architects: George F. Bodley, Henry Hunter, Alan C. Walker (1868–1936)
St David’s Cathedral is widely regarded as the finest Australian example of the work of leading Victorian architect George Frederick Bodley. Built in the Gothic Revival style, Bodley’s plans were followed throughout the 68-year construction and include stained glass windows, an arcaded entrance and impressive bell tower. The cathedral is on the register of the National Estate and has been the site for numerous public ceremonies and events.
This stone Gothic Revival cathedral is the second church on the site. The arcaded entry features a large west window with fine travery in the gable-end balanced by buttressed turrets. Other features include a simple square tower in Oatlands stone, with a castellated parapet and quatrefoil tracery.
The cathedral is open for self-guided tours, along with special guided tours with the Dean, the Very Rev’d Richard Humphrey.
Open: Saturday 8 November 2025, 9:30am-4pm, & Sunday 9 November 2025, 1pm-5pm
Dean’s Tours: Saturday 8 November 2025, 10.30am, 12:30pm & 2:30pm, & and Sunday 9 November 2025, 1pm
Tour Duration: 1 hour
Location
CBD
Building Type
Place of Worship
Architectural Period
Victorian (1851-1901)
Features
History of Hobart
Just Turn Up!
Accessibility
Wheelchair Friendly
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