Holy Trinity Church, Nuwara Eliya

Holy Trinity Church is a church building in Nuwara Eliya featuring early English Gothic architectural details, including a bell tower and stained glass windows. The structure stands on Church Road and displays the characteristic design of this architectural period.

The building was constructed and opened in 1852 by a local military garrison under the command of Major James Brunker. The church emerged as part of British colonial development in this mountainous region of Ceylon.

The church serves the local Anglican community as a place of worship and displays memorial plaques honoring people connected to the colonial period and local institutions. Visitors experience how this space continues to function as a spiritual center for those who practice the Anglican faith.

The church is located away from the town center and can be accessed via Church Road. Visitors should check local information about opening times and service schedules before planning a visit.

In 1954 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip attended a service here and donated a blue carpet and a commemorative stained glass window. This royal connection remains a distinctive feature of the church.

Location: Nuwara Eliya

Inception: 1852

Website: http://dioceseofcolombo.lk/churches/99-nuwara-eliya-archdeaconry/240-holy-trinity-church-nuwara-eliya

GPS coordinates: 6.96222,80.76611

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:23