Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Leicester
Leicestershire - Built
- 801
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1361046, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7594928
Before visiting St Nicholas' Church, Leicester
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.
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About St Nicholas' Church, Leicester
St Nicholas' Church, Leicester stands on the western side of the city centre, close to the Jewry Wall and its Roman bath remains. Belonging to the Church of England, it remains an active parish church and has a mainly young congregation. It also serves as the University of Leicester’s official church and is part of the Inclusive Church Network. The building is protected at Grade I.
The church has Anglo-Saxon origins and may once have been the minster used by Leicester’s early bishops. Its surviving nave is thought to date from between the eighth century and 879, though its precise age is uncertain. Roman stone available around the site was probably reused in its construction. The lower parts of the tower and two transept chapels were added during the tenth century. Further work followed after the Norman Conquest and during the twelfth century, with the building reaching its present form through nineteenth-century additions.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Nicholas' Church, Leicester?⌄
St Nicholas' Church, Leicester in Leicester belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Nicholas' Church, Leicester building?⌄
The building dates from 801. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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