Historic churches · North East England
Church of St Thomas the Martyr
In or near Newcastle upon Tyne.
Church of St Thomas the Martyr — church in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haymarket · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Thomas the Martyr is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, postcode NE1 7PG, with the nearest railway station being Haymarket, just 0.1 km away. Entry is free, and the church is wheelchair accessible.
About
Church of St Thomas the Martyr is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.9782°, -1.6129°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Thomas the Martyr (known as St Thomas' Newcastle) in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England. It is a prominent city centre landmarks, located close to both universities, the city hall and main shopping district in the Haymarket. It is a 19th-century Anglican re-foundation of a medieval chapel, traditionally said to have been created by one of the assassins of Thomas Becket. Revitalised and appointed as Resource Church for the Diocese of Newcastle in 2019, with a new minister and staff team, it has now become a popular church for students and young adults.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Church of St Thomas the Martyr is a community-focused church in Newcastle that emphasizes following Jesus and building community. Visitors can participate in services, community events, and various church activities.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Thomas the Martyr (known as St Thomas' Newcastle) in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England. It is a prominent city centre landmarks, located close to both universities, the city hall and main shopping district in the Haymarket. It is a 19th-century Anglican re-foundation of a medieval chapel, traditionally said to have been created by one of the assassins of Thomas Becket. Revitalised and appointed as Resource Church for the Diocese of Newcastle in 2019, with a new minister and staff team, it has now become a popular church for students and young adults.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.9782, -1.6129
- District
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parish
- Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE1 7PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
- Nearest railway station
- Haymarket — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Sundays – 10:30am
- Official site
- www.stthomas.church
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117737 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Thomas the Martyr, Newcastle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Thomas Haymarket Newcastle.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Thomas the Martyr?
- Church of St Thomas the Martyr is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE1 7PG), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
- What is Church of St Thomas the Martyr?
- Church of St Thomas the Martyr — church in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Thomas the Martyr?
- The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE1 7PG.
- Is Church of St Thomas the Martyr a listed building?
- Church of St Thomas the Martyr is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Thomas the Martyr free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Thomas the Martyr is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Thomas the Martyr?
- The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE1 7PG.