Historic churches · South West England
Christ Church, Clifton Down
In or near Bristol.
Christ Church, Clifton Down — church in Bristol, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Clifton Down · 0.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Christ Church, Clifton Down, you can take a train to Clifton Down station, which is 0.5 km away. Entry is free, and the location is accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is BS8 3EP.
About
Christ Church, Clifton Down is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1841. Designed by Charles Dyer. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Bristol, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.4629°, -2.6182°.
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Heritage listing
Christ Church (grid reference ST571739) is a Church of England parish church in Clifton, Bristol, England. It has been designated as a Grade II* listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Alma Tavern & Theatre is a unique venue in Bristol that combines a traditional pub atmosphere with a small theatre. Visitors can enjoy a variety of performances throughout the year, as well as a selection of food and drinks in a cozy setting.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Christ Church (grid reference ST571739) is a Church of England parish church in Clifton, Bristol, England. It has been designated as a Grade II* listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The church was built in 1841 by Charles Dyer. The steeple was built in 1859 by John Norton, and the aisles in 1885 by William Basset Smith. In 2015 the church was closed for two weeks after the steeple was damaged in high winds. The Anglican parish is part of the benefice of Christ Church with Emmanuel, Clifton which falls within the Diocese of Bristol. It is affiliated with the New Wine Network. Having formerly been conservative evangelical, the church now accepts women in roles of leadership and public ministry.
Architecture
The cruciform limestone building has a slate roof. It was built in the Early English Gothic Revival style. There is an octagonal apse. The north transept is supported by buttresses. A replica of the church exists in Thames Town, a suburb of Shanghai built in a style imitative of English architecture.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4629, -2.6182
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS8 3EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Phone
- 0117 973 5171
- Established
- 1841
- Nearest railway station
- Clifton Down — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.almatavernandtheatre.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5108678 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Christ Church, Clifton Down (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Christchurchcliftondown.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Christ Church, Clifton Down?
- Christ Church, Clifton Down is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS8 3EP), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Christ Church, Clifton Down?
- Christ Church, Clifton Down — church in Bristol, England, UK.
- How do I get to Christ Church, Clifton Down?
- The nearest railway station is Clifton Down, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS8 3EP.
- When was Christ Church, Clifton Down built?
- Built or established in 1841. Designed by Charles Dyer.
- Is Christ Church, Clifton Down a listed building?
- Christ Church, Clifton Down is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Christ Church, Clifton Down a protected site?
- Yes — Christ Church, Clifton Down is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Christ Church, Clifton Down free to visit?
- Yes, Christ Church, Clifton Down is free to enter.
- How do I get to Christ Church, Clifton Down?
- The nearest railway station is Clifton Down, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS8 3EP.