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Bournemouth is a lively coastal town in England, known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant atmosphere. Like many towns, it has many churches, each with its own history and style. These buildings are important parts of the community, offering places for worship, gatherings, and sometimes even showing off amazing architecture.

Churches in Bournemouth

This section explores some of the churches you can find in Bournemouth. Some are still active places of worship, while others have changed their purpose over time.

Active Churches

Many churches in Bournemouth are still active today, serving their communities. They come in different styles and belong to various Christian groups.

Older Churches with Rich History

Some churches have been around for a long time and have interesting stories.

  • St. Andrew's Church, Kinson

This church in Kinson is very old, dating back to the 13th century! It's an Anglican church, meaning it belongs to the Church of England. Its ancient design shows us what buildings looked like in the Middle Ages. It's also a Grade II* listed building, which means it's considered very important historically and architecturally.

St Andrew, Kinson - geograph.org.uk - 1514192
St. Andrew's Church in Kinson, a very old church from the 13th century.
  • St Clement's Church, Boscombe

Built between 1871 and 1873, St Clement's Church in Boscombe is another Anglican church with a long history. It is a Grade I listed building, which is the highest level of protection for historic buildings in England. This means it's incredibly important and well-preserved.

St Clement church, Boscombe, from north-east
St Clement's Church in Boscombe, a Grade I listed building.
  • Sacred Heart Church, Richmond Hill

This Catholic church was built in 1874. It features English Gothic architecture, a style known for its pointed arches and tall windows, often seen in grand cathedrals. The Sacred Heart Church is a Grade II listed building, recognized for its special architectural and historical importance.

Sacred Heart Church, Bournemouth
The Sacred Heart Church on Richmond Hill, built in 1874.
  • St Michael's Church, Town Centre

Located in the town centre, St Michael's Church was built between 1875 and 1876. It is an Anglican church designed in the English Gothic style. Like Sacred Heart, it's a Grade II* listed building, highlighting its significant historical and architectural value.

Bournemouth - St Michael's Church - geograph.org.uk - 70160
St Michael's Church in Bournemouth town centre.
  • St Stephen's Church, Town Centre

Also in the town centre, St Stephen's Church was built in 1881. It is an Anglican church with a Gothic Revival style, which means it was built to look like older Gothic churches. It is a Grade II listed building.

Church of Saint Stephen, Bournemouth (01)
St Stephen's Church, built in 1881.
  • St Swithun's Church, East Cliff

St Swithun's Church, located in East Cliff, was built in 1876. This Anglican church also features the Gothic Revival style and is a Grade II listed building.

Southwest View of the Church of Saint Swithun, Bournemouth
St Swithun's Church in East Cliff.

Churches with Unique Stories

Some churches have interesting facts or have undergone changes over time.

  • Breath of Life Church (St. Mary's Church), Springbourne

This church was originally built between 1926 and 1934 as St. Mary's Church. It was later deconsecrated around 2003, meaning it was no longer officially used as a church. However, it returned to being used as a church in 2018 by the non-denominational Breath of Life Church. It is a Grade II listed building.

Springbourne, former parish church of St. Mary - geograph.org.uk - 455744
The Breath of Life Church in Springbourne.
  • Chapel of the Resurrection (now Bournemouth Unitarian Church), Town Centre

Built between 1925 and 1926, this chapel is now the Bournemouth Unitarian Church. It is located in the churchyard of St Peter's Church, another important church in Bournemouth.

Bournemouth, Unitarian Church - geograph.org.uk - 1194148
The Bournemouth Unitarian Church.
  • St Edmund Campion Church, Strouden Park

This Catholic church in Strouden Park is special because it was the only original building that remained when the large Castlepoint Shopping Centre was built in 2003. It was built in the 20th century.

Strouden, Catholic church of St. Edmund Campion - geograph.org.uk - 676518
St Edmund Campion Church in Strouden Park.
  • Turning Point Church and Bournemouth Deaf Centre, Pokesdown

This building in Pokesdown was deconsecrated in 1995, meaning it was no longer officially a church. However, it is still used for Christian worship by the Turning Point Church and also serves as the Bournemouth Deaf Centre. It was founded in 1995.

Bournemouth Deaf Centre - geograph.org.uk - 1177150
The Turning Point Church and Bournemouth Deaf Centre.

Former Churches

Some church buildings in Bournemouth are no longer used as churches. They have been closed, demolished, or repurposed for other uses.

  • Bournemouth Unitarian Church (former), Town Centre

This building, also in the town centre, was a Unitarian church built in the 20th century. It closed in the 21st century and is now used as offices. It is a Grade II listed building with English Gothic architecture.

Bournemouth, former Unitarian church - geograph.org.uk - 711388
The former Bournemouth Unitarian Church, now used as offices.
  • East Howe Methodist Church

This Methodist church in East Howe was built in the 20th century but closed in 2013. It was later demolished and replaced with a Co-op store.

East Howe, Methodist church - geograph.org.uk - 870135
The former East Howe Methodist Church.
  • Ensbury Park Methodist Church

Built in 1926, the Ensbury Park Methodist Church closed in 2008. Part of it was demolished and replaced with flats. It had an English Gothic architectural style.

Ensbury Park, Methodist Church - geograph.org.uk - 638664
The Ensbury Park Methodist Church before demolition.
Ensbury Park, half the Methodist church is gone - geograph.org.uk - 871438
Half of the Ensbury Park Methodist Church after demolition.
  • Lansdowne Baptist Church

The Lansdowne Baptist Church was built in 1892 and closed in 2015. It was demolished and then rebuilt. It also featured English Gothic architecture.

Bournemouth, Lansdowne Baptist Church - geograph.org.uk - 658230
The Lansdowne Baptist Church before it was rebuilt.
  • Mount Zion Baptist Chapel, Town Centre

This Baptist chapel in the town centre was built in the 20th century but was demolished in 2007.

Bournemouth, Mount Zion Baptist Chapel - geograph.org.uk - 617882
Mount Zion Baptist Chapel before demolition.
Bournemouth, Mount Zion Baptist Chapel under demolition - geograph.org.uk - 1184125
Mount Zion Baptist Chapel during demolition.
  • Punshon Memorial Methodist Church, Exeter Road

Built in 1958, this Methodist church in the town centre closed in 2008. It was demolished to make way for new developments. It was built in the Brutalist architectural style, known for its strong, block-like concrete designs.

Bournemouth, church with imminent demolition due - geograph.org.uk - 1001018
Punshon Memorial Methodist Church before demolition.
  • Saint Andrews, Exeter Road

This church was built in the 19th century. It is no longer a church and is now used as a nightclub.

Church of Saint Andrew, Bournemouth (01)
Saint Andrews, Exeter Road, now a nightclub.
  • Wallisdown Road Methodist Church

This Methodist church in Wallisdown was built in the 20th century and closed in 2009. It is now used as a pre-school nursery. It also had a Brutalist architectural style.

Wallisdown, former Methodist church - geograph.org.uk - 658331
The former Wallisdown Road Methodist Church.
Wallisdown, Little Hen's Nursery - geograph.org.uk - 1142964
The Wallisdown Road Methodist Church building, now Little Hen's Nursery.

Images for kids

  • Bournemouth, Central Christadelphian Church - geograph.org.uk - 635970

    Bournemouth Central Christadelphian Church.

  • Bournemouth, First Church of Christ Scientist - geograph.org.uk - 646428

    Bournemouth First Church of Christ Scientist.

  • Bournemouth Spiritualist Church (01)

    Bournemouth Spiritualist Church.

  • Westbourne, Christ Church - geograph.org.uk - 950137

    Christ Church in Westbourne.

  • West Southbourne, parish church of All Saints - geograph.org.uk - 456372

    Church of All Saints in Southbourne.

  • Charminster, Catholic church of the Annunciation - geograph.uk - 455754.jpg

    Church of the Annunciation in Charminster.

  • Dorset BOURNEMOUTH Cornerstone Church (Baptist) (32775210163)

    Cornerstone Church in West Howe.

  • Corpus Christi, Boscombe - geograph.org.uk - 1514413

    Corpus Christi Church in Boscombe.

  • East Cliff United Reform Church, Bournemouth (01)

    East Cliff Church in Bournemouth.

  • Springbourne Christian Centre - geograph.org.uk - 1562603

    Elim Church in Springbourne.

  • Winton, Elim Church - geograph.org.uk - 702533

    Elim Church in Winton.

  • Bournemouth , Muscliff - Parish Church of the Holy Epiphany - geograph.org.uk - 1289618

    Holy Epiphany Church in Muscliff.

  • Ensbury Park, Howeth Road Evangelical Church - geograph.org.uk - 702397

    Howeth Road Evangelical Church in Ensbury Park.

  • Immanuel United Reformed Church, Southbourne - geograph.org.uk - 2646837

    Immanuel Church in Southbourne.

  • Bournemouth, Liberal Catholic Church of St. Raphael - geograph.org.uk - 729348

    Liberal Catholic Church of St. Raphael.

  • Northbourne, New Life Christian Fellowship - geograph.org.uk - 1182684

    New Life Christian Fellowship Church in Northbourne.

  • Pokesdown United Reformed Church - geograph.org.uk - 2740681

    Redeemed Christian Church of God (formerly Pokesdown United Reformed Church).

  • Richmond Park Evangelical Church, Boscombe - geograph.org.uk - 2740646

    Richmond Park Church (former Salvation Army Citadel).

  • Rosebery Park Baptist Church - geograph.org.uk - 1857278

    Rosebery Park Baptist Church in Pokesdown.

  • Strouden Park Chapel - geograph.org.uk - 1156980

    Strouden Park Chapel.

  • Charminster, parish church of St. Alban - geograph.org.uk - 503839

    St Alban's Church in Charminster.

  • St Andrew, Boscombe - geograph.org.uk - 1526860

    St Andrew's Church in Boscombe.

  • St Andrews Church - geograph.org.uk - 3571228

    St Andrew's Church in Malmesbury Park.

  • Bournemouth, elevated view of Richmond Hill St. Andrew's - geograph.org.uk - 1702627

    St. Andrew's Church in Richmond Hill.

  • St Augustine, Bournemouth (geograph 6295514)

    St Augustin's Church in Charminster.

  • Charminster, parish church of St. Francis of Assisi - geograph.org.uk - 455666

    St Francis of Assisi's Church in Charminster.

  • St James the Greater, Pokesdown - geograph.org.uk - 1526879

    St James's Church in Pokesdown.

  • Southbourne, parish church of St. Katharine - geograph.org.uk - 456389

    St Katharine's Church in Southbourne.

  • St John the Evangelist's Church, Boscombe (Northwest View)

    St John the Evangelist's Church in Boscombe.

  • St Saviour, Iford - geograph.org.uk - 1514297

    St Saviour's Church in Iford.

  • West Cliff Baptist Church - Poole Road - geograph.org.uk - 4924765

    West Cliff Baptist Church in Westbourne.

  • Moordown, former Congregational Church - geograph.org.uk - 702407

    Moordown Congregational Church (former).

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