Cheltenham Minster, St Mary's, Medieval parish church in Cheltenham, England
Cheltenham Minster, also known as St Mary's, is a parish church with a distinctive bell tower and a broach spire dating from the 14th century. The building features an ornate rose window and interior spaces designed for worship and community gathering.
The current building dates back to 1150 and occupies the site of an earlier Saxon church recorded in the Domesday Book. Over the centuries the structure was enlarged and modified to serve the growing community.
The church interior displays memorials to people who shaped local life over centuries. You can see tributes to Henry Skillicorne, who created Cheltenham's first spa during the Georgian era.
The building is typically open during daylight hours and welcomes visitors at no charge to explore its architecture and interior details. It is worth checking opening times before your visit as these can vary depending on services or events.
The bell tower holds twelve bells cast by John Taylor & Co in 2018 during a major restoration of the building. These bells represent the newest addition to a structure that has stood for nearly 900 years.
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