St Stephen's Church, Bournemouth, Grade I listed Anglican church in Bournemouth, England.
St Stephen's Church is a Grade I listed building in Bournemouth built from Purbeck stone and Bath stone, topped with a tower completed in 1908. The interior features intricate stained glass windows throughout and is centered around a large organ dating from the late 1890s.
Construction took place between 1881 and 1898, with the building serving as a memorial to Alexander Morden Bennett, the first vicar of St Peter's Church in Bournemouth. The extended building period allowed craftsmen to complete the intricate details and decorative elements.
The church follows Anglican Catholic traditions and hosts an annual May Festival with concerts performed on its 1898 organ. The space reflects this musical heritage through its careful arrangement and welcoming design.
The church is located near Bournemouth Town Centre with parking available nearby. Visitors are welcome throughout the week and the building offers accessible facilities for all.
In 1888, Prince Oscar of Sweden married Ebba Munck at the church, creating an unexpected royal connection for a local parish church. This single event linked the building to Scandinavian royalty in a way rarely seen in provincial England.
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