The St John’s Cathedral precinct lends an old-world charm to its modern surrounds. It includes the Cathedral, The Deanery (1853), Webber House (1904), Church House (1909) and St Martin’s House (1922). The Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist was designed in 1886-1904 by noted English architect, John Loughborough Pearson, in neo-Gothic style.
The Deanery – originally a residence for Dr William Hobbs, former clerk of works of the Moreton Bay penal colony, was used as an interim Government House until 1862, and was where Governor Bowen read the proclamation creating the colony of Queensland in 1859. A National Trust heritage conservation appeal for restoration of the verandah from which the State of Queensland was proclaimed is presently open.
https://www.stjohnscathedral.com.au/deanery-appeal/
St. Martin’s War Memorial Hospital was constructed on the site of the old Pyrmont Hospital in 1921. Designed by Lange Powell and said to be inspired by William Morris’ Red House. The Hospital was closed in 1971 and the building is now used as Diocesan and Cathedral offices. Refer to separate building listing for St. Martin’s House.
Tour Information
Frequency of Guided Tours: Tours of the Bell Tower will be held on Saturday and Sunday. With a limit of 20 people per tour, pre-booking is recommended. There are a lot of narrow stairs to climb up and down, so a level of fitness is needed. Appropriate footwear required. Children must be accompanied by an adult: https://www.trybooking.com/CSOMJ
Difference in guided tours for Saturday and Sunday:Self-guiding on both days (with guides on duty to answer questions).
Bell Tower tours will operate on Saturday and Sunday afternoons with pre-booking recommended.
Tour Tips
Register at the building on arrival, Great for kids
Additional Activities
TBA
Wheelchair access
Yes
Is Heritage listed
Yes