The Church of St. Thomas the Martyr is a former church in Bristol, originally built in the fifteenth century. After being declared redundant, the church came into the care of the Churches Conservation Trust and became recorded in England’s National Heritage List. Today, it is used for worship by a Romanian Orthodox Church on Sundays and special days; the site is also available for hire for special events. It has been used for several music acts including Australian musician RY X and is the site for many free concerts. The building has a capacity of 500 people.
Venue Details
Getting there
The church is easily accessible via public transport routes.
By train and tube: The Bristol Temple Meads railway station is a walk away from the church. The Bedminster Rail Station is also close by.
By bus: The Victoria Street bus stops are just around the corner from the church serving bus routes 1, 2, 11, 38, 50, 51, 349, 506, and X39.
By car: The Church of St. Thomas the Martyr is located near Victoria street which is easily accessible from Temple Way, Redcliffe Way, or Temple Gate. It is south west of Bristol Bridge.
International: If you are coming from the Heathrow International Airport, Reading RailAir will take you to the Reading Town Centre from which you can take the Great Western Railway to the Bristol Temple Meads rail station.
Parking facilities
There are multiple car parks conveniently located near the church. These include the NCP car park with spots for Blue Badge holders across the bridge; the St Mary Redcliffe care park, as well as the Bristol Temple Meads car park, are the closest ones.
Access for people with special needs
The church has a ramp for the interior step for those with disabilities, but there are steps from the footpath at both entrances. There are accessible toilets inside.