All Saints' Church

All Saints' Church is a Gothic Revival church building in Mumbles, Wales, featuring a western tower, south aisle, and Lady Chapel with intricate stained glass windows. The structure was significantly enlarged in the early 1900s with the addition of a new nave and chancel to serve the growing local population.

The church was first documented in 1141 as a medieval structure serving the community for centuries. Major restoration work around 1915 expanded the building significantly to accommodate the increasing population of the area.

The stained glass windows blend biblical stories with scenes of local maritime work, reflecting how the community sees itself through both faith and seafaring traditions. This visual connection shapes how visitors understand the place's role in village life.

The church sits on a hillside near Oystermouth Castle and is easily reached on foot from central Mumbles. The churchyard is open for visitors and provides a quiet space to explore the area and its surroundings.

The churchyard contains the grave of Thomas Bowdler, whose name became a verb for removing offensive content from literature, an unusual literary connection for a small Welsh village church. This ties the place to a wider story of how language and ideas spread through history.

Location: Mumbles

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Elevation above the sea: 12.4 m

GPS coordinates: 51.57385,-3.99752

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:23