Religious Buildings

Religious Buildings

What are they and what do they involve?

Religious buildings are venues where members of the religion can go to socialise and worship, and while they can often be historic buildings, they can also be extremely modern. As each venue is dedicated towards practicing a specific religion the exact details will vary greatly, but you are guaranteed both a memorable and educational experience!

What are the benefits?

Religion is such a common part of modern life that it’s important to educate students in all aspects of it; a visit to a religious building to see faith in action can be a great alternative way of learning to accompany their classroom studies and can help encourage acceptance of all cultures!

What students is it suitable for?

Religious buildings are generally suitable for all ages! If you are unsure, make sure to check with the specific venue to see what they advise.

Costs?

Many religious buildings are free to enter, but some larger venues that attract tourists may have a small entry fee.

Safety Implications?

It’s important to make sure students respect any customs and that they do not disturb any quiet areas – younger children will need to be supervised carefully.

Venues for this Category

Welcome to Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork (Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross), Cork's Anglican Cathedral situated in the centre of Cork City, Ireland. Designed by William Burges and consecrated in 1870, the Cathedral lies on a site where Christian worship has been offered since the seventh century.

The Cathedral Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Tuam, commonly called Tuam Cathedral, is the cathedral for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tuam in Ireland.

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Sligo, Ireland, is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Elphin. It was opened on 26 July 1874 by Cardinal Paul Cullen of Dublin and consecrated on 1 July 1897. The cathedral was built in a Norman style, and it is the only Norman styled cathedral in Ireland.

World famous chapel containing Stanley Spencer's visionary paintings

This modest red-brick building tucked away in a quiet corner of Hampshire houses an unexpected treasure – an epic series of large-scale murals, by the acclaimed war artist Sir Stanley Spencer.

The family chapel of the Roman Catholic Bodenham family. The originally simple medieval building has a fine Elizabethan timber roof, a rebuilt 18th century tower, and striking Victorian interior decoration and furnishings by the Pugins.

A small chapel tranquilly set all alone in charming countryside. Its atmospheric interior contains a perfect set of 17th century timber furnishings, including a musicians' pew.

The cathedral at Northampton is a commodious but unpretentious building designed by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Northampton which covers the counties of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and that part of Berkshire (formerly in Buckinghamshire) that lies to the north of the River Thames.

At Masjid Umar we welcome visitors from all over the world. We also work closely with local schools and organisations.

Masjid Umar provides a range of education for both young and old, including:

  • Quran
  • Arabic
  • Tajweed
  • Fiqh
  • Hadith

The museum opened in 1992 houses paintings on Sikh history ranging from portraits of the Sikh Gurus, the Sikh scholars, paintings relating to Sikh rule in the Panjab in the 19th Century and the persecution of the Sikhs.

A pretty thatched 13th century chapel with lancet windows.

There is no documentary evidence for the foundation of the Chapel of St James the Apostle at Lindsey.

Have your own private visit to St Nicholas Chapel with its 15th century wooden roof and beautifully carved angels.

For over 600 years the wonderful carved roof angels, the dazzling stained glass and the history contained within St Nicholas' Chapel have inspired locals and visitors alike. 

The wonderfully complete 14th century brick-vaulted refectory undercroft - later a cottage occupied until 1902 - of a small Augustinian priory.

It is dedicated to Olaf, the 11th century king and patron saint of Norway whose stark Christian message was ‘baptism or death’.

The extensive remains of one of the most important East Anglian monasteries, the Cluniac Priory of Our Lady of Thetford and the burial place of the earls and dukes of Norfolk for 400 years.

The most complete Norman cathedral in England and one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Europe, Norwich Cathedral is one of England’s greatest Cathedrals. But this beautiful building is much more than a cathedral. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Over 9,000 school pupils and students visit us every year. 

With a history dating back over 1350 years, Peterborough Cathedral is a storehouse of archaeological, architectural, cultural, musical and artistic treasures for visitors to discover and enjoy.

The ruins of the small Anglo-Saxon and medieval chapel of Stone-next-Faversham - the only Christian building in England to incorporate within its fabric the remains of a 4th century Romano-British pagan mausoleum.

It lay close to the probable site of the small Roman town of Durolevum and its Roman cemetery at Ospringe, finds from which can be seen at Maison Dieu.

Standing on such a prominent site within the far-famed "Derry's Walls", St Columb's Cathedral is the City of Londonderry's oldest building, having been completed in 1633.

The Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God and All Saints is a Russian Orthodox Cathedral.

Youth meetings take place where Vladyka Elisey and the priests of the Cathedral give talks on theological subjects and answer to questions of concern of young people in warm homely atmosphere with a cup of tea.

The Cathedral is a Parish Church of the Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain under the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

The Cathedral has been a Greek Orthodox place of worship since 1948 and serves the liturgical and pastoral needs of all Orthodox Christians in the area.

St George's Cathedral is an Antiochian Orthodox Church in London.

The Cathedral of the Divine Wisdom, Saint Sophia, was built in 1879 by the Greek community in London. It is constructed in the style of a cruciform basilica with a central dome. The Cathedral's interior is elaborately decorated and is the pride of the Greek Diaspora. 

The Little Chapel is incredibly small. In fact it is only about 4 metres or just under 13ft tall! Amazingly it does actually have two floors, despite the size.

It was built by Brother Déodat, who started work in March 1914. His plan was to create a miniature version of the famous grotto and basilica at Lourdes in France.

St. John’s Cathedral is almost certainly built on the site of a medieval hospital and parish church, founded in the 13th century in honour of the Trinity.

Some of this 13th century work is likely to be incorporated in the present west tower.

We welcome you to The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Tewkesbury with Walton Cardiff. Commonly known as Tewkesbury Abbey.

We are an inclusive, modern Anglo-Catholic parish inspiring and equipping people for their Christian lives through worship, Christian nurture, life together, celebrating the arts and serving our neighbourhood and the world.

Come aboard the Ship of the Fens on a voyage of discovery!

Ely Cathedral, a living place of worship, is a beautiful, historic building and a unique education resource.

The Education Department is staffed by an Education Officer who works along with talented and committed volunteers, all of whom have considerable experience of working with children. 

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