Saint John the Evangelist Parish Church
St. Johns Church, Park Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DG
St John's is a Grade 1 listed building designed and built by Sir George Gilbert Scott commissioned by Rev'd Frederick Smith and completed in 1863. Mostly in the Victorian Gothic style there is an interesting Arts and Crafts screen installed some time after consecration and a golden altar frontal from the 1960s. The organ is particularly fine, being a well maintained Father Willis installed the year after the church was opened by subscription from the congregation. Visiting organists will be very welcome to see for themselves how gutsy it is!
Timings
- Friday 18 September:
- 10am to 4pm
- Saturday 19 September:
- 10am to 4pm
- Sunday 20 September:
- Service at 10am, then open from noon to 4pm
Location & directions
St. Johns Church, Park Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DG
- Directions:
- There is limited parking at the church, which is opposite County Hall. The closest public car park is on Castle Way - turn in before Lidl and then left into the public car park which is pay and display but free on Sunday. Then walk through the pedestrian access by the magistrates' court and along St John's Road. If lost, look for the spire!
- Contact on day:
- Michael A French
- Telephone number:
- +447494905600
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
There is level access through the south door and throughout the nave though some steps and raised areas into the Sanctuary and pews.
