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Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church

Holy Trinity Church in Portland Street was the first new church to be built in Cheltenham since medieval times. It was erected in 1823, at a cost of £10,000. The first minister was Francis Close, familiar in Cheltenham as the founder of Cheltenham College and St Paul's College, which is now part of the University of Gloucestershire. The Church opened with an address from the famous Rev Charles Simeon.

The building was designed by George Allen Underwood, who also built Montpellier Spa and the Masonic Hall. In its interior most of the available wall space is dedicated to memorials of retired civil servants or Army Officer who served in India. The church was built on the ‘proprietary system’ – the money was raised by the sale of shares. Shareholders were entitled to use a pew, whereas non-shareholders had to pay to attend the service.

Since 1994 the church has had a major refurbishment project, where pews have been replaced with chairs, carpet aided, and the décor changed to enable greater flexibility in the building's use.



Holy Trinity Church
Trinity House
100/102 Winchcombe Street
Cheltenham
GL52 2NW
Tel: 01242 262306

Website
trinitycheltenham.com

Email
info@trinitycheltenham.com

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THINGS TO DO, PLACES TO SEE

PITTVILLE PUMP ROOM

Designed by the architect John Forbes in 1825, Pittville Pump Room is a wonderful example of Cheltenham's Regency architecture. Visitors can enjoy the spa water there even today.

PITTVILLE PARK

With 33 ha, Pittville Park is the largest park in Cheltenham. Opened in 1825 as part of the Pittville Estate, in the vicinity of the Pittville Pump Room, today it provides many leisure and sporting facilities

PITTVILLE LAWN

This fine roadway facing the Long Garden includes some of the finest houses in Pittville. A variety of styles can be found here - from Roman to Greek and Gothic styles.

GUSTAV HOLST MUSEUM

Gustav Holst was born in Pittville in 1874. This composer became known as the author of The Planets Suite, the most performed composition by an English composer.

MASONIC HALL

This monumental building from the 1820s, built by the architect G. A. Underwood has kept much of its original features. It contains the oldest organs in Cheltenham.

LEISURE CENTRE

Recently renovated Leisure Centre provides residents of Cheltenham with top of the range recreational facilities, including three swimming pools and a health spa.

WINCHCOMBE STREET SHOPPING

Connecting High Street with Pittville, Winchcombe Street offers countless specialist shops, cafes, restaurants and takeaways.

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH

Holy Trinity Church in Pittville is the first church to be built to supplement the parish church since the middle ages. It was designed by G. A. Underwood in the 1820s.

 

 

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