Christ Church

This building has been recycled, it was first built in 1715, enlarged several times then moved here stone by stone in 1881.

Nailsworth, Gloucestershire

Opening times

At the moment only open by arrangement.

Address

Newmarket Road
Nailsworth
Gloucestershire
GL6 0DQ

Three denominations under one roof.

The Baptist chapel at Shortwood was rebuilt in 1837. In spite of the emigration of over 80 members to Adelaide between 1838 and 1840, the adult congregation was at least 1,000 in 1851. In 1864 a dispute over a new minister led to the secession of some members, who built their own chapel, opened in 1868, on Bristol Road; this was known as the Nailsworth Tabernacle Church. In 1910 the community rejoined the original Baptist church.

In 1967 the Shortwood congregation united with the Forest Green Congregationalists to form a new church called Christ Church, Nailsworth. Services alternated for a few years with the Lower Forest Green Chapel, but the chapel on Newmarket Road, after modernisation, became the permanent place of worship in 1972.

In that year Christ Church became a member of the new United Reformed Church, although retaining its links with the Baptist Union. It had a membership of 147 in 1973.

  • Wildlife haven

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Steps to enter the church or churchyard

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Ramp or level access available on request

  • On street parking at church

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets in church

  • Friendship Group. Ecumenical Choir. Kids Stuff Cafe. Table Tennis. Small Bible study Groups. Cafe Plus. Bee Creative Group.

  • Local Ecumenical Partnership

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