Castle Hill Church

The church was built in 1956 and is Grade II because of its unusual architecture, particularly the walls which contain hundreds of small panes of coloured glass.

Ipswich, Suffolk

Opening times

Although the church is used extensively outside of worship anyone wishing to arrange to visit should email minister@castlehillurc.org.uk or telephone the church on 01473 462416.

Address

Dryden Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 6QF

The church is relatively modern having been built in 1956 and is a very distinctive building in the northwest corner of Ipswich as a result of its high steeply sloping roof and the walls which contain hundreds of small panes of coloured glass. The latter create an excellent effect inside the church during daylight and make the church stand out when the interior is lit and it is dark outside.

The sanctuary wall contains small panes of red glass in the shape of the cross and at early morning communion at Pentecost this projects a wonderful red cross down the centre of the church.

There is no fixed seating which allows for very flexible use of the church.

The church houses a former cinema organ which can play a wonderful range of music. It is owned by a local organ society who allow the church to use it for worship and the society in return holds several organ concerts a year at the church.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Wifi

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Ramp or level access available on request

  • On street parking at church

  • Non-accessible toilets in church

  • Dog friendly

  • Car park at church

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Accessible toilets in church

  • United Reformed Church

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