Historic churches · South West England
Sacred Heart Church, Bournemouth
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Sacred Heart Church, Bournemouth — church in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bournemouth · 1.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sacred Heart Church in Bournemouth, the nearest railway station is Bournemouth, located 1.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BH2 6HE, and entry to the church is free.
About
Sacred Heart Church, Bournemouth is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1874. Designed by Henry Clutton. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Catholicism. Named after Sacred Heart. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.7211°, -1.8787°.
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Heritage listing
The Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, or Sacred Heart Church, is a Roman Catholic church in the seaside resort of Bournemouth, England. Located on Albert Road close to the town centre, it was the first Roman Catholic church built in Bournemouth and is part of the Diocese of Portsmouth. It has been designated a Grade II listed building by English Heritage. As of 2017, the parish is operated by members of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri, and is referred to as the Bournemouth Oratory.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, or Sacred Heart Church, is a Roman Catholic church in the seaside resort of Bournemouth, England. Located on Albert Road close to the town centre, it was the first Roman Catholic church built in Bournemouth and is part of the Diocese of Portsmouth. It has been designated a Grade II listed building by English Heritage. As of 2017, the parish is operated by members of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri, and is referred to as the Bournemouth Oratory. The church stands next door to the Bournemouth Daily Echo building and opposite the Norfolk Royale Hotel.
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Background
History
In the early 1800s Bournemouth was a 'new town'. Prior to becoming a desirable resort for bathing and taking the sea air, Bournemouth was no more than a small hamlet at the mouth of the River Bourne. With its attractive coastline and some seven miles of sandy beaches, it soon gave rise to a number of hotels and guest-houses to accommodate the increasing number of visitors. The development of the town was to be accelerated by the growth of a more efficient railway system, transporting many more people to this popular coastal destination. Initial arrangements for Catholic services were somewhat ad hoc but the increase in the number of affluent visitors led to improved facilities.
Architecture
The church was designed by Henry Clutton in 1872–74, then considerably enlarged by A. J. Pilkington in 1896–98. It is now designated by English Heritage as a grade II listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7211, -1.8787
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH2 6HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bournemouth West
- Established
- 1874
- Nearest railway station
- Bournemouth — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.sac-heart.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7397143 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sacred Heart Church, Bournemouth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sacred Heart Church, Bournemouth.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sacred Heart Church, Bournemouth?
- Sacred Heart Church, Bournemouth is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH2 6HE), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Sacred Heart Church, Bournemouth?
- Sacred Heart Church, Bournemouth — church in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Sacred Heart Church, Bournemouth?
- The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH2 6HE.
- When was Sacred Heart Church, Bournemouth built?
- Built or established in 1874. Designed by Henry Clutton.
- Is Sacred Heart Church, Bournemouth a listed building?
- Sacred Heart Church, Bournemouth is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Sacred Heart Church, Bournemouth a protected site?
- Yes — Sacred Heart Church, Bournemouth is part of the Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Sacred Heart Church, Bournemouth free to visit?
- Yes, Sacred Heart Church, Bournemouth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sacred Heart Church, Bournemouth?
- The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH2 6HE.