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A masterpiece of provincial 'Gothick’ architecture in an 18th-century square, the 'wedding cake church’ of St Paul’s (so named because of the way that the tower stacks up) was granted a new lease of life by the CCT in partnership with Circomeda, a circus-training school.
Featuring a beautifully ornate Georgian plaster ceiling, stone columns and a wealth of decorative stained glass, the historic interior is complemented by state of the art aerial and trapeze equipment and a pale maplewood semi-sprung dance floor.
Whilst retaining its original grandeur and the uplifting qualities of light and space, St. Paul's has been effectively adapted to incorporate all requirements for a contemporary arts venue. It is now a stunning and well loved setting perfect for a wide range of events – performances, professional research and development, concerts, wedding receptions, open space conferencing, awards ceremonies, AGMs and private parties.
The adaptations made to the building to enable Circomedia's use do not prevent the beauty of the building being seen. The animated and elegant plasterwork of the nave ceiling and chancel arch and a fine collection of monuments including a memorial by Flaxman to Col. Spencer Thomas Vassall, who was mortally wounded at the storming of Montevideo in 1807 are still clearly visible to see.
Find out more about our award winning adaptation of St Paul's
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Portland Square
Close to most city centre bus routes. Bus and coach terminus 0.4 mile. Nearest railway station: Bristol Temple Meads (0.4 mile).
ST 595 738
01/05/12
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Bristol & Gloucestershire County Guide (PDF, 4.6mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Bristol & Gloucestershire. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol, Bristol A church rising out of Bristol's North Gate Broad Street, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 2EZ
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Church of St Thomas the Martyr, Bristol, Bristol An elegant Georgian survivor in a city centre location. A church from our finest shortlist. Thomas Lane, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 6JG
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Church of St Thomas a Becket, Pensford, Somerset A handsome 14th-century tower Old Road, Pensford, Bristol, Somerset, BS39 4AL
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Temple Church The 'leaning tower' and walls of this large late medieval church survived bombing during the Second World War. The graveyard is now a peaceful public garden. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/temple-church
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Bristol churches are in CCT’s West region.
To find out more about hiring St Paul's Church for your event, visit Circomedia's website.
Bristol & Avon Family History Society
Bristol County Council History & Heritage
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
If the access information for this church is listed as ‘Keyholder nearby’, this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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