About St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide
St Peter's Cathedral is the Anglican cathedral located on King William Road in North Adelaide, South Australia. Built in Gothic Revival style between 1869 and 1904, it is the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Adelaide and seat of the Archbishop of Adelaide. Notable for its sandstone exterior, twin towers, rose window, stained-glass windows and pipe organ, it is State Heritage-listed and hosts regular worship, concerts and guided tours.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a Gothic Revival sandstone cathedral set in landscaped grounds on Pennington Terrace and King William Road. Inside, explore the nave, choir, Lady Chapel, stained-glass windows, memorials, reredos and pipe organ. The exterior features twin towers, rose window and detailed stonework. Visitors can attend choral services, take guided tours, view exhibitions, and enjoy quiet reflection in the cathedral and adjacent gardens and cloisters.
Key highlights
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Gothic Revival sandstone architecture with twin towers and rose window
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Extensive stained-glass windows including rose window and memorial windows
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Historic pipe organ and regular choral music and organ recitals
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Lady Chapel, choir stalls and carved reredos
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Landscaped cathedral grounds and cloisters on Pennington Terrace