St Winefride Church, South Wimbledon

St Winefride Church is a Roman Catholic church in South Wimbledon built with red brick and stone details in Romanesque Revival style. The building has a rectangular layout with a wide central nave flanked by narrower side aisles.

The church was built in 1905 by architect Frederick Walters to serve the growing Catholic population in South Wimbledon. Its construction followed the earlier establishment of a neighboring Catholic church and showed the expansion of the faith community in the area.

Inside, you can see marble and alabaster religious statues and a modern stained glass window with spiritual themes that give the space its devotional character. These artworks reflect the Catholic faith practiced by the congregation who gather here regularly.

Services take place on Sundays multiple times, Saturday evenings, and weekday mornings, so check schedules before visiting. The interior is actively used for worship, so access may be limited during services or on special religious occasions.

The church has close ties to an adjacent Catholic primary school that prepares students for a Jesuit secondary school. This connection shows how deeply the building is woven into the local Catholic education network.

Location: London Borough of Merton

Inception: 1905

Architects: Frederick Walters

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

Website: http://winefridechurch.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.41952,-0.19367

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:43