Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Church Street
Croydon
Greater London - Built
- 1450
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1079319, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q5189677, OpenStreetMap, www.southwark.anglican.org/parishes/083ew1
Before visiting Croydon Minster
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
Check the church’s website →About Croydon Minster
Croydon Minster stands on Church Street in Croydon’s Old Town, within Greater London. This Church of England place of worship serves both the local parish and the borough in a civic capacity. Built around 1450, it is protected at Grade I and received the honorary title of minster in 2011.
The site’s Christian origins extend to the middle Saxon age, when a shared body of priests may have ministered across the nearby area. Croydon’s church is recorded in the Domesday survey, and evidence of its dedication to St John the Baptist dates to 1347. Its late medieval form was largely Perpendicular Gothic. Fire devastated the structure in 1867, prompting reconstruction by George Gilbert Scott from 1867 to 1869. His scheme preserved medieval elements including the west tower and south porch. Inside are memorials associated with six Archbishops of Canterbury, alongside a large organ with four manuals, principally made in 1869. Twelve locally cast bells, installed in 1936, hang in the tower.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is Croydon Minster?⌄
Croydon Minster is at Church Street, Croydon, Greater London.
What denomination is Croydon Minster?⌄
Croydon Minster in Croydon belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Croydon Minster building?⌄
The building dates from 1450. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
How do I contact Croydon Minster?⌄
You can reach Croydon Minster through its website at www.southwark.anglican.org/parishes/083ew1.
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