St Swithun's Church, Worcester

Name: St Swithun's Church
Address: High St, Worcester, WR1 2RH, United Kingdom

#17 among attractions in Worcester

Church, Gothic architecture, Georgian architecture

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Facts and practical information

St Swithun's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the city of Worcester, Worcestershire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church is considered to be "one of the best preserved examples of an early Georgian church in England". Clifton-Taylor includes the church in his list of 'best' English parish churches. ()

Completed: 1736 (288 years ago)Coordinates: 52°11'33"N, 2°13'13"W

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High StWorcester WR1 2RH United Kingdom

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Day trips

St Swithun's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Crowngate Shopping Centre, Worcester Cathedral, Worcester Racecourse, Worcester Guildhall.

~800 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Crowngate Shopping Centre, Worcester
4 min walk • Crowngate Worcester is a shopping centre in Worcester, England, built in part on the historic site of the Worcester Blackfriars monastery, and replacing the former Blackfriars shopping centre.
~1430 ftS
Medieval building with King John's tomb
Worcester Cathedral, Worcester
7 min walk • Worcester Cathedral, standing proudly in the heart of Worcester, England, is a magnificent example of medieval ecclesiastical architecture. This imposing structure, officially known as the Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary the Virgin of Worcester, dates...
0.7 miNW
Horse track, Sport venue, Gambling
Worcester Racecourse, Worcester
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Worcester, England, Worcester Racecourse is a premier destination for sports enthusiasts and casual tourists alike. Known colloquially as "Pitchcroft", this picturesque venue is one of the oldest racecourses in the United...
~530 ftS
City hall, Historical place
Worcester Guildhall, Worcester
3 min walk • The Worcester Guildhall is a municipal building in the High Street, Worcester, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
~1910 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
The Commandery, Worcester
10 min walk • The Commandery is a historic building open to visitors and located in the city of Worcester, England. It opened as a museum in 1977 and was for a while the only museum in England dedicated solely to the Civil Wars.
~1460 ftN
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Worcester
8 min walk • The Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum is an art gallery and local museum in Worcester, the county town of Worcestershire, England.
~1990 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museum of Royal Worcester, Worcester
10 min walk • The Museum of Royal Worcester is a ceramics museum located in the Royal Worcester porcelain factory's former site in Worcester, England.
0.5 miNW
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Swan Theatre, Worcester
12 min walk • The Swan Theatre is a theatre currently run by the Worcester Theatres Charitable Trust in Worcester, England. It is the official residence of the Worcester Repertory Company, Swan Youth Theatre and Young Rep.
~640 ftSE
City wall
Worcester city walls, Worcester
4 min walk • Worcester's city walls are a sequence of defensive structures built around the city of Worcester in England between the 1st and 17th centuries. The first walls to be built around Worcester were constructed by the Romans.
1.1 miNW
Scenic walking areas, Playground, Park
Gheluvelt Park, Worcester
29 min walk • Gheluvelt Park is a public park in Worcester, England, which opened on 17 June 1922 to commemorate the Worcestershire Regiment's 2nd Battalion after their part in Battle of Gheluvelt, a World War I battle that took place on 31 October 1914 in Gheluvelt, Belgium.
~810 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
Greyfriars, Worcester
4 min walk • Greyfriars, Worcester is a Grade I listed building in Worcester, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St Swithun's Church open?

St Swithun's Church is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 3 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 3 pm
Thursday 11 am - 3 pm
Friday 11 am - 3 pm
Saturday 11 am - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to St Swithun's Church?

Nearby attractions include Worcester Guildhall, Worcester (3 min walk), Worcester city walls, Worcester (4 min walk), St George's Church, Worcester (4 min walk), Glover's Needle, Worcester (4 min walk).

How to get to St Swithun's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Swithun's Church:

Bus

St. Nicholas Street • Lines: 32, 32B, 332, 44, S44, X44 (3 min walk)
Angel Place • Lines: 44, X44 (4 min walk)

Train

Worcester Foregate Street (5 min walk)
Worcester Shrub Hill (13 min walk)