Book a guided tour

Over 800 years of history

Join us for a guided tour of our magnificent church, once referred to by Queen Elizabeth I as "The fairest, goodliest and most famous parish church in England”.

The Christian community has worshipped continuously on the site occupied by St Mary Redcliffe Church for well over 800 years. The first church may have built here in Saxon times, when Bristol first became a port – the original quayside was just across the road, below the red sandstone cliff from which this area gets its name, located on what is now Redcliffe Quay.

The present church is a treasure of international importance, a Grade I listed building that has been described as a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. All the features of St Mary Redcliffe speak clearly of the beauty and the infinite variety in God’s world.

Church Tours

Tours take place on Fridays and Saturdays and last 90 minutes. Starting times are as follows:

Friday

• 11:00
• 12:40
• 14:30

Saturday

• 11:00am
• 1:00pm

Accessibility

This tour will include a visit to the Chatterton Room, which is only accessible via a flight of stairs (a 75 step spiral staircase) and is therefore not accessible for those who are unable to climb the staircase. Most of the tour, however, will take place in the main body of the church, which is accessible via the south entrance and on a level. We welcome bookings from those who are unable to visit the Chatterton Room, but would like to join us for the main part of the tour.

Tickets

Tickets cost £10.00 and can be booked below.