Dunblane Cathedral
Important notice
The cathedral is a working church and opening hours may vary due to private services and events. Please check the plan your visit tab for more information.
Opening times
1 April – 30 September
- Monday: 10am to 4.30pm
- Tuesday: 10am to 4.30pm
- Wednesday: 10am to 4.30pm
- Thursday: 10am to 4.30pm
- Friday: 10am to 4.30pm
- Saturday: 10am to 4.30pm
- Sunday: 2pm to 4.30pm
1 October – 31 March
- Monday: 10am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday: 10am to 3.30pm
- Wednesday: 10am to 3.30pm
- Thursday: 10am to 3.30pm
- Friday: 10am to 3.30pm
- Saturday: 10am to 3.30pm
- Sunday: Closed
Last entry and closures
- Lunch: 12.30 - 1.30pm
- Last entry: 30 minutes before closing. Last entry is 1 hour before closing on 24 December.
- Closed: 24 December to 2 January
Admission prices
Free entry, but donations are welcome.
How to get here
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Address
Dunblane
Perthshire
FK15 0AQ
National Grid reference:
NN 782014
Contact
01786 823 388
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Accessibility
All areas of this site will be open with the exception of the West Window Gallery and sections of the burial ground.
Parking
There is some on street parking, including an accessible space, approximately 50m from the cathedral entrance on Kirk Street. There is also a public car park, including two accessible spaces, behind the cathedral approximately 100m away.
Approach to site
Visitors reach the entrance along a 50 metre level tarmac path from the street.
The south door is accessed by a ramp.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas.
Visiting the site
Visitors will be asked to follow a one-way route through the cathedral. Please follow the signage. Access to some spaces may be limited.
The nave, choir and chapter house are on the level on stone or tile floors.
Many of the pews will be closed off, but areas of seating will be available in pews in the north and south aisles.
Surroundings
The cathedral is surrounded by a graveyard. This has tarmac paths, but is mostly grassed.
Toilets
The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco on Springfield Terrace.
Facilities
- Car parking
- Accessible by public transport
- No dogs except assistance dogs
- Shop
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