St Philip's Cathedral
Religious Site 18th-century Anglican cathedral in Birmingham city centre
Birmingham’s St Philip’s Cathedral anchors Cathedral Square with 18th-century Baroque touches; visitors stop for services, stained glass and a compact city-centre setting.
How to Get to St Philip's Cathedral #
St Philip’s Cathedral (Birmingham) sits in the city centre and is easily reached on foot from the main stations: it’s about a 10-15 minute walk from Birmingham New Street station and around 5-10 minutes from Snow Hill station. The cathedral is adjacent to central roads such as Colmore Row/Smallbrook Queensway and is served by multiple city centre bus routes; if driving, follow signs to Birmingham city centre and nearby public car parks, then walk a few minutes to the cathedral.
Tips for Visiting St Philip's Cathedral #
- Plan arrival on foot from Birmingham New Street or Snow Hill stations-the cathedral is a short city-centre walk and this avoids scarce parking.
- Check the cathedral's website for opening hours and service times so you can tour the interior when it's open to visitors rather than during services.
- If you're interested in music, look for choral or organ services listed in advance-these offer the best opportunity to hear the building's acoustics.
Best Time to Visit St Philip's Cathedral #
Best time: visit on weekday mornings in shoulder months or the low season to avoid crowds and special-event closures.
Weather & Climate near St Philip's Cathedral #
St Philip's Cathedral's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (873 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 88 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
_coal_trades_for_last_year,_addresses_and_names_of_all_ironmasters,_with_a_list_of_blast_furnaces,_iron_(14761790294).jpg?width=600)
