List of churches in Gloucestershire facts for kids
Churches are special buildings where people gather for religious services, prayer, and community events. They have been important parts of towns and villages for hundreds of years, often showing amazing architecture and history. In Gloucestershire, England, you can find many different churches, each with its own story. This article will explore some of these interesting places of worship.
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Churches in Gloucester
Gloucester is a historic city with many churches belonging to different Christian groups.
Catholic Churches in Gloucester
Catholic churches are part of the worldwide Catholic Church, led by the Pope.
- St Peter's Church, Gloucester
- English Martyrs RC Church
Church of England Churches in Gloucester
The Church of England is the main Christian church in England. Many of its churches in Gloucester have long histories.
- Christ Church
- St Aldate chapel of ease
- St Barnabas Church, Gloucester
- St Catharine
- St George Church, Gloucester
- St James & All Saints
- St Mary de Lode & St Nicholas
- St Oswald
- St Paul and St Stephen Church, Gloucester
- St George Church, Brockworth, Gloucester
- St James Church, Quedgeley
- St Nicholas Church, Hardwicke
- St Owen's Church, Gloucester
Other Churches in Gloucester
Besides Catholic and Church of England churches, Gloucester also has churches from other Christian groups, like Pentecostal churches.
- One Church Gloucester, Banbury Road - Pentecostal
- Gloucester Pentecostal Church, Matson
Churches in Cheltenham
Cheltenham is a famous spa town with a variety of churches, including its oldest building, Cheltenham Minster.
Church of England Churches in Cheltenham
These churches are part of the Diocese of Gloucester.
- Cheltenham Minster (previously St Mary's) — This is the oldest church in Cheltenham and the only medieval building still standing in the town.
- St Philip and St James Church, Leckhampton — This church is part of the South Cheltenham mission area.
- Trinity Church — This is one of the largest Anglican churches outside of London.
- St Matthew's - Clarence St.
- Christ Church - Christchurch
- St Mark's - St. Marks
- All Saints - Pittville Circus
- St Luke's - Sanford
- St Peter's - The Moors
- St Paul's - St. Pauls
- St Andrew's - Montpellier
- St Christopher's - Warden Hill
- St Nicolas' - Wymans Brook
- St Stephen's - Tivoli
- St Mary's - Prestbury
- Holy Apostles - Charlton Park
- St Peter's - Leckhampton
- St Lawrence - Swindon Village
Other Churches in Cheltenham
Cheltenham also has churches from other Christian groups.
- St. Gregory's Church, Cheltenham - Roman Catholic
- Sacred Hearts - Roman Catholic, Charlton Kings
- Thomas More's - Hesters Way
- St. Mark's - Methodist
- Bethesda - Montpelier
- Charlton Kings Baptist - Baptist
- Gloucester Pentecostal Church-Malayalam
Churches in Other Towns
Beyond Gloucester and Cheltenham, other towns in Gloucestershire also have important churches.
Tewkesbury Abbey
- Tewkesbury Abbey is a very large and historic church, originally part of a monastery. It is famous for its Norman architecture.
Cirencester
- Church of St. John the Baptist, Cirencester is a grand parish church often called the "Cathedral of the Cotswolds" because of its size and beauty.
Stroud
- The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - Roman Catholic
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St Barnabas Church in Gloucester
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St George's Church in Gloucester
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St Paul and St Stephen's Church in Gloucester
