St Peter's Church, Bournemouth, Gothic Revival church in central Bournemouth, England.
The stone church features a 202-foot spire, stained glass windows, and detailed frescoes created by Clayton and Bell throughout its interior spaces.
Construction of St Peter's Church began in 1855 under architect George Edmund Street, replacing an earlier structure to serve Bournemouth's growing population.
The church maintains regular choir performances and musical events, continuing a choral tradition that started in 1865 with weekly services.
Visitors can access the church daily between 10 AM and 4 PM, with additional opening hours for Sunday services at 8 AM, 10 AM, and 4 PM.
The remains of Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein, rest in the church vault, along with the heart of her husband, poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Location: Bournemouth
Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Inception: 1851
Architects: George Edmund Street
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Website: https://stpetersbournemouth.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 50.72050,-1.87550
Latest update: May 18, 2025 13:19
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