Holy Rood Church, Swindon
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Facts and practical information
Holy Rood Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Swindon, Wiltshire, England. It was founded in 1851 as a chapel and was rebuilt as a church in 1905. It is situated on the corner of Groundwell Road and Lincoln Street in the centre of the town. It was designed by Edward Doran Webb as a Gothic Revival church and was the first Roman Catholic church built in and around the town since the Reformation. ()
Completed: 1905 (119 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 51°33'31"N, 1°46'41"W
Day trips
Holy Rood Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Swindon Designer Outlet, Museum of the Great Western Railway, County Ground, Museum of Computing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Holy Rood Church?
Nearby attractions include Swindon Meca, Swindon (3 min walk), Museum of Computing, Swindon (4 min walk), Swindon Town Hall, Swindon (4 min walk), Queens Park, Swindon (5 min walk).
How to get to Holy Rood Church by public transport?
The nearest stations to Holy Rood Church:
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Bus
- Holy Road Church • Lines: 71 (1 min walk)
- York Road • Lines: 71 (3 min walk)
Train
- Swindon (16 min walk)