Guildford Cathedral (Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit) is a Neo-Gothic / Art Deco cathedral in Guildford, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, and a filming location for The Omen (1976), The Sandman (2022) and The Witcher (2023). Built in 1961, it was designed by Edward Maufe, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by Diocese of Guildford.
Location: Guildford, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Located in Guildford, Surrey, England
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10958, SRC-10951, SRC-12221, SRC-12882 - Appeared in The Omen (movie, 1976)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10958, SRC-10951, SRC-10435 - Appeared in The Sandman (tv, 2022)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10958, SRC-10951, SRC-11160, SRC-12494 - Built in 1961
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10958, SRC-12220, SRC-13184 - Built in 1961
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10958, SRC-12220, SRC-12492 - Appeared in The Witcher (tv, 2023)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10958, SRC-12029, SRC-10539, SRC-12881 - Designed by Edward Maufe
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-10958, SRC-12221, SRC-14197, SRC-12220, SRC-14513 - Owned by Diocese of Guildford (since 1961)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10958, SRC-12222, SRC-14198, SRC-14514 - Architectural style: Neo-Gothic / Art Deco
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10958, SRC-12220, SRC-12493 - Architectural style: Neo-Gothic (Gothic Revival)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10958, SRC-12220, SRC-13626 - Designed by Edward Maufe
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-10958, SRC-12220, SRC-12221, SRC-14197, SRC-14513 - Historic designation: Grade II* listed building
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10958, SRC-12221, SRC-12493 - Historic designation: Grade II* listed building
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10958, SRC-12221, SRC-13626
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10435 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/o/Omen-1976.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10539 — https://www.dualshockers.com/the-witcher-season-3-filming-locations/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10951 — https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/periods-genres/film-tv/uk-cathedrals-filming-loca (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10958 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guildford_Cathedral (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11160 — Atlas of Wonders — Where was The Sandman filmed? (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12029 — https://www.guildford-cathedral.org/events/filming (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12220 — https://www.guildford-cathedral.org/learn/history/maufes-vision (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12221 — https://c20society.org.uk/100-buildings/1965-cathedral-church-of-the-holy-spirit-guildford (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12222 — https://kids.kiddle.co/Guildford_Cathedral (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12492 — National Churches Trust — Guildford Cathedral (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12493 — Wikishire — Guildford Cathedral (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12494 — Find That Location — The Sandman Filming Locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12881 — Screen Rant — Where Was The Witcher Season 3 Filmed? (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12882 — The Association of English Cathedrals — Guildford Cathedral (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13184 — Guildford.org.uk – Guildford Cathedral (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13626 — Historic England — National Heritage List for England, list entry 1377883 (Cathedral Church of the H (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14197 — Oxford Centre for Life-Writing (University of Oxford) — Edward Maufe, Architect and Cathedral Builde (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14198 — Diocese of Guildford (official Church of England diocese website) — Guildford Cathedral (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14513 — Architecture History Research (AHRnet) — Edward Brantwood Maufe (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14514 — Encyclopedia.com — Guildford, diocese of (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was The Omen filmed?
Guildford Cathedral (Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit), in Guildford, Surrey, England, is a real-world filming location used for The Omen. This property has also appeared on screen in The Sandman, The Witcher.
Where was The Sandman filmed?
Guildford Cathedral (Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit), in Guildford, Surrey, England, is a real-world filming location used for The Sandman. This property has also appeared on screen in The Omen, The Witcher.
Where was The Witcher filmed?
Guildford Cathedral (Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit), in Guildford, Surrey, England, is a real-world filming location used for The Witcher. This property has also appeared on screen in The Omen, The Sandman.
Who designed Guildford Cathedral (Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit)?
Guildford Cathedral (Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit) was designed by Edward Maufe.
Where is Guildford Cathedral (Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit) located?
Guildford Cathedral (Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit) is located in Guildford, Surrey, England.