Baptistery
The Baptistery was added to St Peter's in 1901 at the cost of £4000. It was designed by Austin and Paley. Its roof is made of copper. It is octagonal in shape, with gates on only one side, leading into the church. This reminds us that baptism is the sacrament that makes us members of the Church.

The font is made of Connemara marble. The Latin inscription around it is a quotation from Romans 6:3: “When we were baptised in Christ Jesus, we were baptised in His death.”

The stained glass windows in the Baptistery depict various saints, with many images of them baptising. A carving on the altar shows an image of Jesus' own baptism in the river Jordan.
Interpretation boards around the Cathedral help visitors to understand the building and its purpose
'Inspire', installed in 2006, is situated under the bell tower and includes a large exhibition case
The Cathedral's impressive 240ft spire is visible from many parts of Lancaster
The Cathedral features a number of unusual stained glass windows, such as this window depicting King Herod
The Holy Oils, used throughout the diocese of Lancaster in the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, ordination and anointing of the sick
A touchscreen computer gives details of the Cathedral and the Catholic faith
King Henry VIII, depicted in a stained glass window in the north transept
The entrance to the Baptistery; the font is placed in the centre.