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Guide Location: England » Bristol
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 8
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 4.1 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 8
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 4.1 km
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Author: stacey
The walls of the religious buildings contain many centuries of history. Bristol boasts churches established in the 13th through the 18th centuries. At the time of the Victorian and Edwardian reign, churches provided not only a place of worship but also educational and welfare services. Take this walking tour around Bristol to see the rich heritage of its churches and cathedrals.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Saint Paul's Church
Saint Paul’s Church is a magnificent church that was built in 1789 by Daniel Hague. It represents one of the most significant examples of provincial Gothic architecture in the UK. Nowadays the church is home to Circomedia, a circus school.
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2) Saint Philip and Jacob Church
Saint Philip and Jacob Church, known as Pip 'n' Jay, is a parish church situated in the heart of Bristol. This church is one of the primary churches of Christian worship. More recently the Saint Philip and Jacob has been considered one of the best known Evangelical churches in Bristol.
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3) Saint Nicholas Church
Saint Nicholas Church is a Georgian church dedicated to the patron saint of sailors. The old church was taken down in the 18th century and replaced by the new Bristol Bridge. However, the basement of the church, built around 1400, remains. Nowadays it houses Bristol and Region Archaeological Services run by the City Council.
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4) Saint John the Baptist Church
Saint John the Baptist Church was founded by Walter Frampton, Mayor of Bristol, in the 14th century. The church itself is very narrow since it is built into the city walls. Nowadays the church is a destination that offers peace and beauty in the heart of the city.
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5) Saint Stephen Church
Saint Stephen Church was built in the 14th century and rebuilt in the year 1470. It is a 152 foot tall church tower situated on St. Stephen Avenue in Bristol. Originally, the tower contained six bells, but due to its reconstruction it now has twelve.
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6) Saint Mark Church
Saint Mark Church, also known as Lord Mayor's Chapel, is situated on College Green. It was built in the 14th century, but the tower was built in 1487 and the east end of the church was reconstructed in 1520. Saint Mark is the only church in England that is privately owned by a city.
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7) Bristol Cathedral
The Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity is the Church of England cathedral in the city of Bristol, England, and is commonly known as Bristol Cathedral. Founded in 1140, it became the seat of the bishop and cathedral of the new Diocese of Bristol in 1542. Located on College Green, across which its architecture can be seen to advantage, the cathedral presents a harmonious view of tall Gothic windows and pinnacled skyline that belies the fact that it was constructed over a period of more than 700 years. The cathedral has much of interest including unique architectural features, unusual memorials and an historic organ.
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8) Saint Mary Redcliffe
St. Mary Redcliffe is an outstanding Anglican parish church situated in the Redcliffe district of Bristol. The church is the tallest building in Bristol and the second tallest parish church in England. Inside the church you can find a beautiful pipe organ, a great collection of old ironwork and magnificent stained glass.
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