St Paul's Church, Bristol

St Paul's Church features a distinctive tiered tower resembling a wedding cake, Georgian plasterwork decoration, stained glass windows, and stone columns that exemplify late 18th-century ecclesiastical architecture.

Constructed between 1789 and 1794 by architect Daniel Hague, the church originally housed four bells cast by John Rudhall of Gloucester and served as an active place of worship until its closure in 1988.

Now managed by the Churches Conservation Trust since 2000, the building operates in partnership with Circomedia as a circus training venue while maintaining its consecrated status and religious heritage.

The church is accessible most days and can be visited through arrangements with the Churches Conservation Trust, with opening hours typically during normal working days for heritage exploration.

Following a £2.3 million Heritage Lottery Fund restoration, the church uniquely combines Georgian architecture with modern trapeze and aerial equipment for circus performer training while remaining consecrated.

Location: City of Bristol

Inception: 1794

GPS coordinates: 51.46110,-2.58472

Latest update: July 24, 2025 10:26