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.
St Philip's Cathedral at a Glance#
Address: Cathedral Church of St Philip, Cathedral Square, Birmingham B3 2QB, UK
Website: https://www.birmingham-cathedral.com/
Hours: Daily 9am-4pm (may vary for services) - check cathedral website for current opening times
Admission: Free (donations welcome); small charges may apply for guided tours or events
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 7° | 4° | 86 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.1h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 62 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.7h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 3° | 68 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 5° | 59 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 62 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.5h |
| June | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 74 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.5h |
| July | Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 60 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| August | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 75 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.5h |
| September | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 74 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 13° | 8° | 78 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 87 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 88 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |
