Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Southampton, SO14 2AD
Hampshire - Built
- 1001
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1179142, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7590665, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting St Michael's 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 St Michael's Church
St Michael’s Church is an active Church of England parish church in Southampton’s Old Town, Hampshire. Standing on St Michael’s Square near Bugle Street, it is the sole surviving place of worship among the five churches that once served the walled medieval town. It is protected as a Grade I listed building and is regarded as Southampton’s oldest structure that remains in use.
The church was established around 1070, after Southampton shifted westwards from the earlier Saxon community at Hamwic. Its first design was cruciform, and the lower levels of the central tower survive from the earliest building. Chapels and broader aisles were added during the medieval period, while a fifteenth-century doorway remains in the west wall. Substantial alterations in the 1830s included raised floors, remodelled aisles and a new roof. The spire, originally medieval and later reconstructed, was heightened in 1887 to serve as a more prominent marker for ships. A comprehensive restoration was finished in 1970.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Michael's Church?⌄
St Michael's Church in Southampton belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Michael's Church building?⌄
The building dates from 1001. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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Services: Sunday 10:30 AM; Monday 10:00 AM
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