Christ Church, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne

Christ Church is Grade II* listed and was consecrated in 1861. It has a distinctive spire with projecting grotesques which 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 several features of interest for a visitor which includes a World War I memorial stained glass window, reredos by Charles Edgar Buckeridge (the esteemed Victorian religious painter) and Christ the King figure. Heritage displays will tell the story of the Christ Church and Shieldfield.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:

1100-1600

Sunday 21 September:

1100-1600

Location & directions

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

Directions:

Christ Church is situated opposite Shieldfield Green to the north of New Bridge Street East and is easily recognisable by its spire with clock face. It is a 5 minute walk from the city centre across the pedestrian footbridge over the A167(M) Central Motorway through to Northumbria University campus. There is also a small car park next to the church hall.

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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