Llandaff Cathedral

Historic cathedral of Cardiff with roots in early Welsh Christianity and a major concentration of Welsh saint traditions. The site is in Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales. The cathedral’s official history places Christian worship on the site from at least the sixth century.

The present building began around 1120 and was altered and restored over subsequent centuries. Christian worship at Llandaff is associated with early Welsh saints including Dyfrig and Teilo. The present cathedral began around 1120, and its medieval development included the transfer of relics attributed to St Dyfrig from Bardsey.

The building has undergone repeated damage and restoration, including major reconstruction after wartime bombing in 1941. Today it remains the cathedral of the Diocese of Llandaff and a living centre of Church in Wales worship within Cardiff. Architecturally, the site is associated with Norman and Gothic with later restoration.

It remains an active place of worship, so services and religious observance are part of the visitor experience rather than background history. Access can change for worship, ceremonies or conservation, and the institution’s current guidance should be checked before a visit.