St Margaret's Church, Oxford

St Margaret's Church is a Gothic Revival building in North Oxford featuring detailed stained glass windows in the Lady Chapel showing scenes of the Nativity, Crucifixion, and Pentecost. The structure displays characteristic architecture of its era, with an incomplete tower that now serves as the south-west entrance area.

Construction started in 1883 to serve the expanding North Oxford population, with the building consecrated a decade later. The tower project began in 1899 but remained unfinished, eventually becoming part of the building's permanent form.

The church serves as a gathering place for the local community and remains connected to Oxford's academic world through its congregation. The interior reflects traditional Anglican practice, with furnishings and spaces designed to encourage quiet reflection.

The church is located at the corner of Kingston Road and St Margaret's Road in North Oxford. Services are currently being held elsewhere during redevelopment work, so visitors should check current information before planning a visit.

The unfinished tower started in 1899 is now integrated into the building as the south-west porch, creating an unusual architectural feature. This incorporation reflects the ambitious building plans of the Victorian era that were sometimes left incomplete due to changing circumstances.

Location: Oxford

Location: Oxford

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: http://stmargaretsoxford.org

GPS coordinates: 51.76673,-1.26850

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:00