Christ Church, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne

The church has a distinctive spire with projecting gargoyles and clock face. It may give it a forbidding appearance, however, once inside the interior surprises and delights the visitor with its blend of space and light.The church contains numerous fine carvings, World War I memorial, stained and leaded windows, reredos by Charles Edgar Buckeridge, the highly esteemed Victorian religious painter, and displays which tell the history of the church and Shieldfield from Victorian times to today. Refreshments will be available to visitors.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

11am to 4pm

Sunday 15 September:

11am to 5pm

Location & directions

Simpson Terrace (opposite Shieldfield Green), Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE2 1XB

Directions:

Christchurch is situated opposite Shieldfield Green, north of New Bridge Street. The church is easily recognisable by its spire with clock and is a 5 minute walk from the city centre, over the pedestrian footbridge over the A167(M) Central Motorway next to Northumbria University. There is also a small church car park next to the church hall available.

Contact on day:

Jon Rippon

Telephone number:

+447851001276

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is a single step to enter the church. Some parts of the church interior include steps.

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