St Swithun's Church, Worcester
Worcestershire
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About This Church
Georgian splendour at its finest
This town centre church of St Swithun, rebuilt in 1734 is an elegant, perfectly preserved early Georgian gem. Inside, it is airy and open with box pews, a gallery and an attractive arched ceiling.
The carved three-decker pulpit, topped by a gilded pelican feeding her young, is a work of art, and the 1795 organ by the Gray Brothers of London is Grade I listed. The tall Tudor tower remains from the old church.
Please go to our main site for further information: Sound and Art St Swithun's
Access Information
All on one floor and at ground level, but with a gallery and 3 tier tower at the west end (not visitor-accessible).
Through heavy metal gates with level access to west porch. Alternatively through east lobby door with one step up from the road.
West lobby: Double door 192 cm wide to level but uneven stone flagged porch with level access to the nave.
East lobby: Single door 127 cm wide with step up from street to even paved porch. 3 further steps to nave and door frame 91 cm wide.
Facilities & Hire
St Swithun's has two organs, the original 18th-century organ and a replica Tudor organ, both in excellent working condition.
To find out more about the facilities at St Swithun's and how to hire the venue for your performance please see the main site Sound & Art St Swithun's
- Church Available for Hire
Directions
Worcester town centre location, off Church Street at the north end of the High Street within the edge of the pedestrianised area.
Transport
Nearest railway station: Worcester (300yds).
History & Further Information
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church before you visit? You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Worcestershire and Herefordshire County Guide
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Herefordshire & Worcestershire. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Conservation and Regeneration
A £2.1m project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and many others has resulted in a beautiful arts space at the heart of Worcester
Volunteering Opportunities
If you’re interested, or have any questions about volunteering at Sound & Art St Swithun's, please email Sarah, the Engagement Officer: shollingdale@thecct.org.uk
Community information
Useful links
- Visit Worcestershire
- Things to do in Worcestershire
- Family Days out in Worcestershire
- Worcestershire Archaeological Society
- Worcestershire Industrial Archaeology & Local History Society
- The Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry
- A list of churches in Worcestershire
- Worcestershire is in the Diocese of Worcester
