Historic churches · East Midlands
St Nicholas' Church, Nottingham
In or near Bradmore.
St Nicholas' Church, Nottingham — church in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Nottingham · 0.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Nicholas' Church in Nottingham is located at postcode NG1 6AE and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Nottingham, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Nicholas' Church, Nottingham is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.9504°, -1.1510°.
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Heritage listing
St Nicholas Church, known locally as St Nic's, is a parish church in Nottingham city centre under the Anglican diocese of Southwell. The church, since 1953, is Grade II* listed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as it is a particularly significant building of more than local interest.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Nicholas' Church in Nottingham serves as a community hub for families, youth, and students, offering various programs and services. The church hosts a vibrant congregation, including a Spanish-speaking group, and provides opportunities for faith exploration and community engagement.
From the Wikipedia article
St Nicholas Church, known locally as St Nic's, is a parish church in Nottingham city centre under the Anglican diocese of Southwell. The church, since 1953, is Grade II* listed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as it is a particularly significant building of more than local interest.
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Background
History
St Nicholas Church is one of the three medieval Christian foundations still existing in Nottingham, the others being St Peter's Church and St Mary's Church. A church of St Nicholas was erected on the site of the present building in the eleventh or twelfth century. This building was destroyed in 1643 during the English Civil War. The Royalists established themselves in the tower of the old church, and bombarded the garrison of the Castle. In 1643 the governor of the castle, Colonel Hutchinson ordered the old church to be completely destroyed and for 28 years - from 1643 to 1671 - there was no Church of St. Nicholas in Nottingham. In 1671 a new church was being constructed with completion in…
Visiting
St Nicholas Church, also known as St Nic's, is a parish located in the city centre of Nottingham under the auspice of Southwell Diocese. Its congregation is drawn from across the city, and is popular with university students. It has been described by Anglican body Fulcrum as Charismatic and Evangelical.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9504, -1.1510
- District
- Nottingham
- Parish
- Nottingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- NG1 6AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Nottingham East
- Phone
- 0115 952 4600
- Nearest railway station
- Nottingham — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.stnics.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594932 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Nicholas Church, Nottingham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Nicholas' Church, Maid Marian Way, Nottingham (2).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Nicholas' Church, Nottingham?
- St Nicholas' Church, Nottingham is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG1 6AE), in the parish of Nottingham, unparished area.
- What is St Nicholas' Church, Nottingham?
- St Nicholas' Church, Nottingham — church in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Nicholas' Church, Nottingham?
- The nearest railway station is Nottingham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG1 6AE.
- Is St Nicholas' Church, Nottingham a listed building?
- St Nicholas' Church, Nottingham is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Nicholas' Church, Nottingham free to visit?
- Yes, St Nicholas' Church, Nottingham is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Nicholas' Church, Nottingham?
- The nearest railway station is Nottingham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG1 6AE.