Corpus Christi Church, Boscombe

Corpus Christi Church is a Gothic Revival church building in Boscombe featuring a tall bell tower reaching about 108 feet. Located at the corner of St James Square and Christchurch Road, the structure showcases distinctive period architecture typical of late 19th-century Catholic churches.

Boscombe's Catholic community started in 1887 with a small iron chapel built by a religious order. The permanent stone building that followed became the main place of worship for the growing parish.

The church serves Boscombe's Catholic community and reflects the area's religious diversity. Visitors can see how the space remains an active gathering place for worshippers today.

The church sits on a main road and is easily accessible by public transport. Visitors should keep in mind this is an active place of worship where respectful behavior is expected.

The church was long under the care of the Jesuit order before recently shifting administrative responsibility to Portsmouth Diocese. This transition reflects the changing structure of Catholic leadership in the region.

Location: Boscombe

Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inception: April 22, 1934

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: http://boscombecatholics.net

GPS coordinates: 50.72727,-1.83009

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:02