About Swanwick Shore Strict Baptist Chapel
Swanwick Shore Strict Baptist Chapel is a Baptist church serving Southampton and the surrounding parts of Hampshire. You will find the church at Bridge Road in Southampton. To confirm when services are held, it is best to get in touch with the church directly.
The Baptist tradition holds a distinctive place within British church life. Baptist churches practise believer's baptism by immersion and value the independence of each local congregation. The tradition has deep roots in Britain: the first Baptist congregation on English soil gathered in London in 1612. The Baptist Union of Great Britain links around 1,900 churches with roughly 100,000 members, alongside separate unions in Scotland and Wales. The tradition traces its modern form to Early 17th century. As a measure of its reach, the wider family today counts roughly 100,000 members in Baptist Union churches.
It belongs to the broad community of churches across England, home to the Church of England alongside thriving Catholic, Methodist, Baptist and independent churches. Southampton lies within Hampshire, whose county town is Winchester. The church forms part of the wider Baptist presence across Hampshire.
If you are thinking of visiting, there is no need to book: most congregations are delighted to see new faces. Getting there is usually easiest on foot or by local bus, since on-site parking can be scarce, and anyone who needs step-free access should contact the church beforehand to check what the building offers.
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Getting there
Parking near older church buildings can be limited, so allow a few extra minutes or arrive on foot where you can.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Swanwick Shore Strict Baptist Chapel?⌄
Swanwick Shore Strict Baptist Chapel is at Bridge Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7FN.
What denomination is Swanwick Shore Strict Baptist Chapel?⌄
Swanwick Shore Strict Baptist Chapel belongs to the Baptist tradition. Baptist churches practise believer's baptism by immersion and value the independence of each local congregation.
When are services at Swanwick Shore Strict Baptist Chapel?⌄
Service times for Swanwick Shore Strict Baptist Chapel are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
How do I get to Swanwick Shore Strict Baptist Chapel?⌄
The church is at Bridge Road, Southampton, Hampshire. Use the map and directions link on this page, and allow a little extra time if you are driving, as parking near the building may be limited.
Is Swanwick Shore Strict Baptist Chapel accessible?⌄
Accessibility provision varies between church buildings. Contact the church directly to ask about step-free access, accessible toilets or a hearing loop before you visit.
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