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The leaning tower and walls of this large late medieval church in Bristol survived bombing during the Second World War. Temple Church is so called because the original church here was built by the Knights Templar, the medieval military order founded to protect pilgrims to the Holy Land. Their round church was later replaced with a more spacious rectangular one, and the shape of the first church is marked out in the ground.
The graveyard is now a public garden.
Read more about the history of Temple Church.
Heritage Open Days this September
Every September, Heritage Open Days celebrate England’s heritage and history with free events across the country.
This year the festival is running from Friday 11 to Sunday 20 September 2026.
Click the red button below to see the events happening at this site and when you can visit for free. More events across the country will be available to view shortly.
Discover what's onBefore You Go
Access: The church is open 10am - 4pm daily between April and January inclusive. The surrounding garden path is suitable for wheelchairs.
Parking: There is charged on-street parking within five minutes of the site. The Church is also an easy walk from the city centre and Temple Meads station. View details.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome.
Drone flying: Please see our Drone guidance
Please be aware: Smoking, vaping, barbecues and naked flames are not permitted.
Plan a Great Day Out
Why not extend your day out with a visit to Farleigh Hungerford Castle, just 15 miles from Temple Church. Learn about the intriguing, and at times gruesome, history of the Hungerford family and explore the dark corners of the chapel crypt.
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