St George's Church, Jesmond
St. Georges Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE2 2TF
Consecrated in 1888, St George's was funded by the wealth of shipbuilder Charles Mitchell, and his ability to afford the finest craftsmen of the time is reflected in the distinctive campanile, echoing St Mark's Basilica in Venice, and the magnificent interior that simply must be seen. There will be a guided tour and exhibition. The guided tour will take place at 1400 on Friday 13th September, with some light background organ music beforehand. The exhibition will be on display throughout the week.
Timings
- Friday 11 September:
- Open 1000-1400, tour at 1100, refreshments available from Friday Cafe in the chuch hall (1000-1145)
- Saturday 12 September:
- Closed
- Sunday 13 September:
- Sunday Services at 0800 and 0930, otherwise closed
- Monday 14 September:
- Open 1000-1400
- Tuesday 15 September:
- Open 1000-1400
- Wednesday 16 September:
- Open 1000-1400
- Thursday 17 September:
- Open 1000-1400
- Friday 18 September:
- Open 1000-1400, tour at 1100, refreshments available from Friday Cafe in the chuch hall (1000-1145)
- Saturday 19 September:
- Closed
- Sunday 20 September:
- Sunday Services at 0800 and 0930, otherwise closed
Location & directions
St. Georges Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE2 2TF
- Directions:
- For access by car, turn off Osborne Road onto Lindisfarne Road, then take the first left onto St George's Close. Parking is available opposite the Parish Hall and at the end of church by the tower. If you are coming by metro then West Jesmond is the closest stop (approx. 10 mins walk). You can also get the Q3 bus which stops by the green (SE-bound) or just across the road by Sanderson Road (NW-bound). The tower is a local landmark and can be seen from much of the surrounding area.
- Contact on day:
- Jonathan Richards
- Telephone number:
- +441912811659
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Booking isn't necessary but it is useful to have an idea of whether anyone will turn up!
- Booking contact name:
- Jonathan Richards
- Booking telephone number:
- +441912811659
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
Accessibility details
Wheelchair access to most of the site - there are two steps up to the chancel (130mm and 150mm high). All toilets, including an accessible one with baby-changing facilities, are in the church hall, about 50 meters from the church. Please note there are no toilets in the church itself. Anyone with a blue badge, or who needs closer parking for any reason, can park directly in front of church. Otherwise there is some parking available in front of the hall and at the end of church by the tower.
Additional information
Refreshments are available on the Fridays, 10-11.30am, from 'Friday Cafe' which takes place in the church hall. You are welcome to use and enjoy the green in front of church. There are various cafes and places to get food on nearby Acorn Road and St George's Terrace (5 mins walk).
- Max number of people:
- 30
- Estimated duration:
- 0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)
