St John The Baptist Church, Cardiff. Open Daily, Free entry
Details
Accessibility
The area around the church is pedestrianised. There are several multi-storey car parks nearby, the nearest is on Westgate.
At the West Entrance, beneath the tower, there are several small stone steps, all highlighted with yellow edges.The South Entrance is accessible with no steps. There are various individual steps within the church to access certain areas. There are accessible toilets and a tea shop (open Monday to Saturday).
There is a Shopmobility located at St David's Shopping Centre, P3, Mary Ann Street, CF10 2EQ Electric wheelchairs and scooters or manual wheelchairs are available for those with limited mobility. The shopping centre itself is fully accessible to wheelchairs and has accessibility toilets.
Brief Description
St John's Church is the oldest building in Cardiff City after Cardiff Castle, and dates back to the 12th century. It is a Grade 1 Listed building with many interesting architectural features and stained glass windows. The church has a perpendicular tower, a tomb with effigies and a grand Father Willis organ.
Further Information
Address
St John Street, Cardiff, Glamorgan, CF10 1GJ
cardiffstjohncity.admin@gmail.com
Phone
029 2039 5231
Website
http://www.visitcardiff.com/seedo/st-john-the-baptist-parish-church/
Opening Hours
Open daily, 10am - 3pm
Directions
Follow the M4 to Cardiff, exiting onto the A48 or A470 towards the city centre. Follow signs for city centre and Cardiff Castle. There are several car parks in the area and the church is in walking distance of the Castle.
OS ST 182764
Transport
There are many buses and trains to Cardiff City Centre from all surrounding areas and further afield. For bus timetables visit www.carlberry.co.uk. For train times visit www.thetrainline.com
Nearest train station is Cardiff Central.
Amenities
Accessible toilets, hearing loop, tea rooms on site. Further amenities can be found in the area surrounding the church.
Travel Information
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Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
Location
Nearest Venues
Duke Street Arcade shopping arcade, Cardiff
86 metres*
Subway sandwich shop,15 Duke St, Cardiff
90 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.