Cathedral Cloister Gloucester, England

The 14th-century cloister is a major highlight of Gloucester Cathedral. Its fan vaults are the oldest and finest in Europe, and the galleries enclose a peaceful garden. The cloister portrayed Hogwarts School in the filming of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

Quick Facts

Go Historic ID
547343
NHLE ID
1245954
Names
Cathedral Cloister
Location
Coordinates
51.8678940° N, 2.2467820° W

Location Map

Map showing the location of Cathedral Cloister, Gloucester, England. (Note: The address shown in the upper-left panel is sometimes inaccurate.) Click here to view larger.

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Timeline

23 Jan 1952
Cathedral Cloister and Lavatorium designated a Grade I listed building
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Listed Building Data

Cathedral Cloister is listed on the National Heritage List for England with the following data. Some information may have become outdated since the date of listing. Text courtesy of Historic England. © Crown Copyright, reprinted under the Open Government License.

List Entry ID
1245954
Grade
I
Name
CATHEDRAL CLOISTER AND LAVATORIUM
Location
CATHEDRAL CLOISTER AND LAVATORIUM, CATHEDRAL PRECINCTS
Grid Reference
SO8310418842