St Philip's Church, Sydney

St Philip's Church is an Anglican stone church on York Street featuring Victorian Gothic design with a tower inspired by Oxford's Magdalen Tower. The structure sits between York Street, Clarence Street, and Jamison Street, forming part of the Church Hill area.

The building was completed in 1856 and replaced two earlier churches that once stood on this site. The first church, built by convict labor in 1793, was destroyed by fire in 1798.

The church serves as a gathering place for the Anglican community and welcomes both locals and visitors to experience traditional services and celebrations. It remains a spiritual center in Sydney's city heart where people connect with religious traditions.

The church is located in central Sydney and is easily accessible on foot from major streets and public transport stops. The surroundings offer good accessibility and parking options nearby.

The bells in the tower were cast at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London and installed in 1858, linking the church to a famous bell-making workshop. These historic bells remain one of the church's most prized features, bringing authentic English craftsmanship to Sydney.

Location: New South Wales

Architects: Edmund Blacket

GPS coordinates: -33.86400,151.20500

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:01