St Magnus Cathedral
Museums & Science Centres · Orkney Mainland, Hebrides, Orkney & Shetland
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Open now — closes 5pm
🏠 IndoorEducational🆓 Free entry
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St Magnus Cathedral, known as the 'Light in the North', was founded in 1137 by the Viking Earl Rognvald in honour of his uncle St Magnus who was martyred in Orkney. The cathedral belongs to the people of Orkney and its doors are open to all.
Set in the heart of Kirkwall, this magnificent 12th-century cathedral is one of the best-preserved Romanesque buildings in Scotland. Families can explore the fascinating upper levels to see the clock mechanism and bells, the cathedral's eclectic collection of artefacts, and enjoy the spectacular view of Kirkwall from the base of the spire.
The cathedral is free to enter and offers a peaceful, inspiring experience for visitors of all ages. The St Magnus Centre next door has a souvenir shop and facilities.
Open all year. Mon-Sat 09:00-17:00, Sun 13:00-17:00.
Stuff to take with you
The things people wish they’d packed for a day out like this one.
- Refillable water bottleMost places will fill it for free.
- Snacks that survive a rucksackCheaper than the café, and buys you twenty minutes.
- Wet wipes
- Small first aid kitPlasters solve more days out than anything else here.
- Hair bobbles
- Bum bag
- Spare carrier bagFor the wet things. There are always wet things.
- Colouring book and pencils
- Portable phone charger
- Spare socksThe single most reliably useful thing on this list.
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