St Mary Redcliffe Church, 12 Colston Parade, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6RA
Details
Accessibility
https://www.stmaryredcliffe.co.uk/spa
" The church can be entered via the north (red arrow) and south (blue arrow) porches. The north porch is reached via a series of steps while level access is available via the southern entrance. Unfortunately access to the toilets is via steps. As a temporary measure, a portaloo is available outside the south porch. We are in the process of planning a redevelopment of our facilities - Project 450 - which will include remedial actions to address the current deficiencies around accessibility."
Brief description
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Mary_Redcliffe
" The Church of St Mary the Virgin, widely known as St Mary Redcliffe, is the main Church of England parish church for the Redcliffe district of the city of Bristol, England.[1] The first reference to a church on the site appears in 1158,[2] with the present building dating from 1185 to 1872. The church is considered one of the country's finest and largest parish churches as well as an outstanding example of English Gothic architecture.[3] The church is so large it is sometimes mistaken for Bristol Cathedral by tourists.[4] The building has Grade I listed status, the highest possible category, by Historic England.[5]
The church is notable for its many large stained glass windows, decorative stone vaults, flying buttresses, rare hexagonal porch and massive Gothic spire. With a height of 274 feet (84 m)[6] to the top of the weathervane, St Mary Redcliffe is the second-tallest structure in Bristol and the sixth-tallest parish church in the country. The church spire is a major Bristol landmark, visible from across the city and until the completion of Castle Park View in 2020, it was the tallest structure ever to have been erected in Bristol.[7
The 21st century has seen much restoration to the exterior stonework, much of it being cleaned, 150 years of pollution having darkened the stonework.[24] The organ has undergone a significant restoration by its original builders, Harrison and Harrison, and some stained glass commemorating the Royal African Company was removed in June 2020 following the removal of the Statue of Edward Colston on June 7.[25] The south nave aisle and lady chapel roofs have been renewed.[26]
A project to celebrate the 450th anniversary of the visit of Elizabeth I in 2024 is underway to make the church more suitable for hosting tourists, events and for supporting the community. In 2016, an architectural competition was run by the church to design a new welcome centre with fresh and modern facilities; the contest was won by Purcell, who received the contract to design the work. Part of the work includes the pedestrianisation of Redcliffe Way, the dual carriageway which runs past the north side of the church. As of 2023, Purcell have departed ways with the church, with Northern Irish architects Hall McKnight taking over the project. No construction work has so far taken place.[27][28][29]"
Address
St Mary Redcliff Church, 12 Colston Parade, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6RA
St Mary Redcliffe Parish Office, 12 Colston Parade, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6RA
parish.office@stmaryredcliffe.co.uk
Phone
0117 231 0060
Website
https://www.stmaryredcliffe.co.uk/
Directions
In the Redcliffe district of the city of Bristol. Opposite it is Portwall Lane Car Park, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6AL https://www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/parking/where-to-park-in-bristol/portwall-lane-long-stay-car-park
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
2024: "St Mary Redcliffe is open to visitors at the following times: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Saturday, 12noon - 4:30pm Sundays. Occasionally, during these hours, there will be weddings and funerals taking place, during which the church will be closed. You can check the calendar for these events here."
Transport
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Amenities
Shop
Toilets
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
Pret A Manger, sandwiches shop, Bristol
490 metres*
500 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.