ST MARY REDCLIFFE

Described by Queen Elizabeth I as “the fairest parish church in England”, is among the best places to go in Bristol. The church was built in the 13th century and was rebuilt in the 15th century in the baroque style. Today visitors find peace in the active services at the church, and get to explore the amazing architecture during the guided day tours.

The historic St. Mary Radcliffe was regarded as Queen Elizabeth I’s, favorite parish church in the entire kingdom. She referred to it as “the fairest parish church in England” during her visit in 1574. The church was originally built in the 13th century but then again went under serious renovation in the 15th century. During this period the baroque style took over the construction of the church and can be seen by visitors today. The church is nestled South of the floating harbour and is named after the red cliffs on which it stands.

Notable features of the church or its clustered pillars, Interlaced vaulting, beautifully adorn doorway and the hexagonal porch. The visitors can also witness the memorial tablet and two of Admiral Sir William Penn as well as the Church organ which is known to be the best preserved organ in England. 

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Highlights

• St. Mary’s Redcliffe is an active church with daily services and optional guided day tours to explore its wonderful architecture and history.
• The notable features of the church include the cluster pillars, interlaced vaulting and its hexagon shaped porch that leads to a heavily decorated doorway.
• The memorial tablet and tomb of Admiral Sir William Penn is also a noteworthy feature of this church.
• The church also had a stunning altarpiece ‘Sealing the Tomb’ commissioned for it, which now is on display in the St. Nicholas Church.
• The Church organ is also one of the most revered features as it is known to be one of the best preserved organs of its type in England.