Historic churches · London
St Stephen's, Gloucester Road
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St Stephen's, Gloucester Road — church in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester Road · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
You can reach St Stephen's, Gloucester Road by taking a train to Gloucester Road station, which is just 0.1 km away. Entry to the church is free, but please note that wheelchair access is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is SW7 4SD.
About
St Stephen's, Gloucester Road is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Designed by Joseph Peacock. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, UK". Coordinates: 51.4957°, -0.1836°.
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Heritage listing
St Stephen's Church, Gloucester Road, is a Grade II* listed Anglican church located on the corner of Gloucester Road and Southwell Gardens in South Kensington, London, England.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Stephen's Church is an Anglican parish church located in South Kensington, known for its Anglo-Catholic tradition. It serves as a place of worship and community for Christians of all denominations, offering various services and a rich musical program.
From the Wikipedia article
St Stephen's Church, Gloucester Road, is a Grade II* listed Anglican church located on the corner of Gloucester Road and Southwell Gardens in South Kensington, London, England.
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Background
History
With the population of South Kensington expanding in the mid-Victorian period and the opening of Gloucester Road tube station in 1865, the Rev. John Sinclair, Vicar of Kensington and Archdeacon of Middlesex, arranged for the purchase of land from the Alexander estate to establish several new churches, including St Stephen's. A temporary iron church was erected on the east side of Gloucester Road in 1865 while designs were sought for a permanent building. St Stephen's was built in 1866–1867 to designs by the architect Joseph Peacock, though construction ended before a tower could be added. The new building was consecrated on 10 January 1867. Although the first vicar, the Rev. J. A. Aston,…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4957, -0.1836
- District
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Parish
- Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW7 4SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kensington and Bayswater
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester Road — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.saint-stephen.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15139003 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Stephen's, Gloucester Road (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Stephen, Gloucester Road, London SW7 - geograph.org.uk - 1509314.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Stephen's, Gloucester Road?
- St Stephen's, Gloucester Road is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW7 4SD), in the parish of Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area.
- What is St Stephen's, Gloucester Road?
- St Stephen's, Gloucester Road — church in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, UK.
- How do I get to St Stephen's, Gloucester Road?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester Road, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW7 4SD.
- Is St Stephen's, Gloucester Road a listed building?
- St Stephen's, Gloucester Road is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Stephen's, Gloucester Road free to visit?
- Yes, St Stephen's, Gloucester Road is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Stephen's, Gloucester Road?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester Road, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW7 4SD.