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Christ Church, Bradford on Avon

Christ Church, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1SJ

Steeped in history, this Victorian church stands proudly on one of the highest points of the town, with its handsome spire visible for many miles.  In its majestic building with colourful stained glass and carved screens, Christ Church is valued by its local community and a popular choice for weddings, christenings and funerals.

We are an open, friendly church and we are delighted to keep our doors open most days of the week.  There is full disabled access and a hearing induction loop; toilets are available in the community centre next door.  Sunday parking is available on the nearby primary school grounds.

If you are researching your family history and wish to locate graves, we have a Burials book which lists the location of known churchyard burials which have memorial stones, together with plot plans. The Burials book can be found inside the church on the board holding the carved font cover, together with a draft copy of a revised history of the church.

Christ Church Primary School enjoys close links with this church built up over many years.  The 400 plus pupils use the church for their end of term services, concerts, carol services and festivals.  Teachers often use the church as a teaching space and Open the Book and Collective Worship sessions run by the church are a regular part of the school week.  Church volunteers have led Experience Christmas and Experience Easter sessions for the school, year group by year group, and we have delighted in the resulting art and craft items which have decorated the church for weeks afterwards.

The Ark is our parent/carer and toddler group.  Art and craft activities, story time, other children to play with and the chance to be in an unusual space all give children a breadth of experiences, while parents, grandparents and other carers have a chance to meet and chat.

The Christ Church and Holy Trinity branch of the Mothers Union includes members from both churches as well as St Nicholas, Winsley.  Our regular contact with nearby Wiltshire Heights Care Home includes taking Holy Communion to residents monthly.  Many church members also support the work of The Hub@BA15 foodbank and support unit in Bradford-on-Avon.

Christ Church is also looking forward to the future, with the prospect of exciting renovations. Click here for news of our exciting projects to provide modern facilities and restore this beautiful building.

Income to maintain the building and fund our activities within the local community has been severely limited since March 2020, so we need your help now. To make a donation, please click on the link below.

Christ Church History

The Church was built in 1841 and is a notable example of Victorian architecture, having a majestic spire, some beautiful stained glass, wall paintings and wood carvings and a peal of eight bells. The modern kneelers depict features of the church. The nave will seat around 250 people and the Lady Chapel about twenty people. Further information about the church building and history is available on Wiltshire Council and Wikipedia websites. The registers, apart from those in current use, are held at the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre in Chippenham