Leicester Cathedral is the mother church for the Diocese of Leicester and the seat of the Bishop of Leicester. King Richard III was reburied in the Cathedral in 2015 following the discovery of his remains in what was the friary of Greyfriars.
Through the Leicester Cathedral Revealed project, the cathedral aspires to be a ‘beating heart for the city and county’, with a new Heritage Learning Centre incorporating interpretation featuring people stories to support an inspiring narrative. Through the combination of restoration, architectural configuration, interpretation and activity planning, Leicester Cathedral Revealed will ensure the history of the cathedral is more accessibly physically, intellectually and spiritually.
Messenger was awarded the contract for the demolition of the existing Song School and construction of the Heritage Learning Centre in the Cathedral Gardens. Re-ordering works to the main cathedral components including:
Works also included the re-ordering of liturgical and other spaces.
Client:
The Chapter of Leicester Cathedral
Architect:
van Heyningen & Haward Architects
Duration:
118 weeks
Completion:
Current (anticipated December 2023)
Value:
£7m
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Main Road, Collyweston
Stamford, PE9 3PQ
mailbox@messengerbcr.co.uk
01780 239800
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Main Road, Collyweston
Stamford
PE9 3PQ
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01780 239 800
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