Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Market Place
South Shields, NE33 1AN
Tyne and Wear - Built
- 1811
- Listed status
- Grade II listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1232156, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q15979364, OpenStreetMap, www.communigate.co.uk/ne/sthildassouthshields/index.phtml
Before visiting St Hilda'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.
Check the church’s website →About St Hilda's Church
St Hilda’s Church is the Church of England parish church serving South Shields in Tyne and Wear. Standing in the Market Place, it remains an active place of worship and is protected as a Grade II listed building.
The site is traditionally linked to a chapel established around AD 647 by Aidan of Lindisfarne and entrusted to Hilda of Whitby. Robert Trollope undertook restoration in 1675, and a northern aisle followed in 1753. Much of the church was reconstructed from 1810 to 1881, with cast-iron pillars supporting its internal galleries. Earlier fittings retained during this work include Trollope’s 1675 font and a gilded chandelier made in 1802. Also dating from 1802 is William Wouldhave’s model lifeboat, which hangs overhead. The present organ was made by Thomas Christopher Lewis in 1866, with a substantial case designed by John Francis Bentley; it was enlarged in 1904 and restored in 2003–04.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Hilda's Church?⌄
St Hilda's Church is at Market Place, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 1AN.
What denomination is St Hilda's Church?⌄
St Hilda's Church in South Shields belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Hilda's Church building?⌄
The building dates from 1811. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building.
How do I contact St Hilda's Church?⌄
You can reach St Hilda's Church by phone on +44 191 454 1414 and through its website at www.communigate.co.uk/ne/sthildassouthshields/index.phtml.
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