# Bangor Cathedral, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go

> Bangor Cathedral is a Grade I listed church building in Bangor. Cathedral in Bangor, Gwynedd, north-west Wales in United Kingdom (Brynsiencyn). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18. It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/bangor-cathedral/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Grade I listed church building in Bangor. Cathedral in Bangor, Gwynedd, north-west Wales · Temples
- **Where:** United Kingdom · High Street, LL57 1LH, Bangor
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Nearest airport:** MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 124 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Mo-Th 10:30-16:30; Fr,Sa 10:30-13:00
- **Website:** [bangorcathedral.churchinwales.org.uk](https://bangorcathedral.churchinwales.org.uk/)
- **Coordinates:** 53.22649, -4.12751

## What it is and where

Bangor Cathedral is a Grade I listed church building in Bangor. Cathedral in Bangor, Gwynedd, north-west Wales in United Kingdom (Brynsiencyn). It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Brynsiencyn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/brynsiencyn/), where this site lists 74 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 53.22649, -4.12751; the nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 124 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.22649%2C-4.127511)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.22649%2C-4.127511)

It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/espiritual/) places in United Kingdom. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Bangor Cathedral is **April to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 7 h 49 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 33 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 30 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 43 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 37 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 42 |
| July | Best time | 16 h 15 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 33 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 24 |
| October | Possible | 10 h 15 |
| November | Better not | 8 h 19 |
| December | Possible | 7 h 18 |

In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United Kingdom

To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United Kingdom checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Storiel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/storiel/): Museum in Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom · 120 m
- [Bangor Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/bangor-mountain/): Hill (117m) in Gwynedd · 329 m
- [Nant Porth Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/nant-porth-nature-reserve/): Protected area · 1.1 km
- [Penrhyn Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/penrhyn-castle/): Country house in Llandygái, Gwynedd, Wales · 2.2 km
- [Menai Suspension Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/menai-bridge/): Bridge between Anglesey and mainland Wales · 2.5 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United Kingdom guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/).

## More in United Kingdom: Temples

- [Westminster Abbey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/abadia-de-westminster/): Gothic abbey church in London, England, UK
- [St Paul's Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/catedral-de-san-pablo/): cathedral in the City of London, England, UK
- [Canterbury Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/catedral-de-canterbury/): cathedral in Canterbury, Kent, England, founded in 597
- [Salisbury Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/salisbury-cathedral/): church of England cathedral in Salisbury, England, UK
- [Lincoln Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/lincoln-cathedral/): cathedral located in Lincoln in England
- [Westminster Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/catedral-de-westminster/): Catholic cathedral in London, England, UK

Every United Kingdom place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/espiritual/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bangor Cathedral?

It is a Grade I listed church building in Bangor. Cathedral in Bangor, Gwynedd, north-west Wales in United Kingdom. It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Bangor Cathedral?

April to September. In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18.

### How do you get to Bangor Cathedral?

The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 124 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.22649%2C-4.127511) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Storiel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/storiel/), [Bangor Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/bangor-mountain/), [Nant Porth Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/nant-porth-nature-reserve/). The rest is in [the United Kingdom guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/29435392), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1991360), CC0. More about Bangor Cathedral on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangor_Cathedral). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

