Walk in Bristol
with Richie
5 Nearest Attraction
(0,1 mile - 2 min walking)
(0,2 mile - 4 min walking)
(0,3 mile - 6 min walking)
4. Clifton Observatory & Caves
(0,3 mile - 8 min walking)
(0,4 mile - 7 min walking)
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Christ Church , Clifton
Clifton Down Rd, Bristol BS8 3BN
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Christ Church is a Church of England parish church in Clifton, Bristol, England.
It has been designated as a Grade II* listed building.
Richie's opinion :
"The Christ Church is a picturesque and beautiful church next to the most visited sites of Bristol and Clifton.
Its steeple is very tall and seen from far away.
Its architecture is stunning and the Clifton Down, the smaller part of the Downs is just across the street. "
History
Perhaps one of Bristol's best known churches and one whose steeple at 212ft was for long time the highest point of Bristol's skyline (until a hospital chimney was built).
The church was built in 1841 by Charles Dyer.
The steeple was built in 1859 by John Norton, and the aisles in 1885 by William Basset Smith.
A Christian mission organised here is credited with inspiring Emma Saunders to devote her life to good works. She spent fifty years as the "Railwayman's Friend" in Bristol starting in 1878.
In 2015 the church was closed for two weeks after the steeple was damaged in high winds.
The Anglican parish is part of the benefice of Christ Church with Emmanuel, Clifton which falls within the Diocese of Bristol.
It is affiliated with the New Wine Network.