List of churches in Bournemouth facts for kids

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'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'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Ensbury Park Methodist Church before demolition.

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.

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.

Mount Zion Baptist Chapel before demolition.

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.

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.

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.

The former Wallisdown Road Methodist Church.

The Wallisdown Road Methodist Church building, now Little Hen's Nursery.

Images for kids

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  Bournemouth Central Christadelphian Church.

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  Bournemouth First Church of Christ Scientist.

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  Bournemouth Spiritualist Church.

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  Christ Church in Westbourne.

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  Church of All Saints in Southbourne.

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  Cornerstone Church in West Howe.

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  Corpus Christi Church in Boscombe.

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  East Cliff Church in Bournemouth.

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  Elim Church in Springbourne.

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  Elim Church in Winton.

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  Holy Epiphany Church in Muscliff.

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  Howeth Road Evangelical Church in Ensbury Park.

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  Immanuel Church in Southbourne.

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  Liberal Catholic Church of St. Raphael.

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  New Life Christian Fellowship Church in Northbourne.

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

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  Richmond Park Church (former Salvation Army Citadel).

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  Rosebery Park Baptist Church in Pokesdown.

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  Strouden Park Chapel.

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  St Alban's Church in Charminster.

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  St Andrew's Church in Boscombe.

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  St Andrew's Church in Malmesbury Park.

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  St. Andrew's Church in Richmond Hill.

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  St Augustin's Church in Charminster.

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  St Francis of Assisi's Church in Charminster.

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  St James's Church in Pokesdown.

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  St Katharine's Church in Southbourne.

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  St John the Evangelist's Church in Boscombe.

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  St Saviour's Church in Iford.

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  West Cliff Baptist Church in Westbourne.

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  Moordown Congregational Church (former).