St Peter's Church, Bristol

St Peter's Church are the remains of a medieval building in Castle Park with architectural elements from the 12th and 15th centuries. The stone walls still stand partially and show different construction phases from separate periods.

The building was founded in 1106 and given to Tewkesbury Abbey. Construction continued through the 15th century before the structure was damaged during warfare later in history.

The ruins stand as a memorial space where visitors can reflect on the Bristol civilians lost during the November 1940 bombing raids. Walking through Castle Park today, the remains serve as a quiet reminder of the city's wartime experience.

The site is freely accessible at all times as it sits within public Castle Park. Visitors should note this is an open ruin, so weather conditions may affect the visit experience.

Archaeological digs in the 1970s suggested this location might have been Bristol's earliest religious building. The findings indicated that spiritual use of the site runs deeper into the city's past than previously thought.

Location: City of Bristol

Inception: 15 century

GPS coordinates: 51.45530,-2.58970

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:45