Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- St James Road
Southampton, SO15 5LW
Hampshire - Listed status
- Grade II listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1092006, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7498818, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting Shirley Parish Church
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.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About Shirley Parish Church
Shirley Parish Church is an active Church of England place of worship on St James Road in Southampton’s Shirley district. Dedicated to St James, it serves as the parish’s remaining church premises after St John’s ceased to operate. The building has Grade II listed status.
Christian worship was recorded in Shirley in 1085, but the earlier church was pulled down in 1609 after Shirley and Millbrook became a single parish. Today’s building, created by local architect William Hinves, opened with a consecration led by Winchester’s bishop on 20 August 1836. Its design follows the later phase of English Gothic architecture and includes a battlement-topped square tower. Galleries installed four years later expanded seating to 1,080. A clock followed in 1875, while alterations in 1881 provided another chancel and fresh seating. Renovation work during 1994 removed the pews, made the floor even and introduced carpeting.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is Shirley Parish Church?⌄
Shirley Parish Church is at St James Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5LW.
What denomination is Shirley Parish Church?⌄
Shirley Parish Church in Southampton belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Shirley Parish Church building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building.
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Services: Sunday 10:30 AM; Monday 10:00 AM
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