Churches in Windsor

Windsor's Historic Churches

This collection features architectural landmarks across Windsor and Eton, ranging from the medieval foundations of Eton College Chapel to the 19th-century designs of the town's parish churches. It highlights the Saxon-origin St Andrews in Clewer, the Victorian Gothic Holy Trinity with its military memorials, and the Windsor Parish Church containing Grinling Gibbons carvings. These sites showcase a mix of Perpendicular Gothic and Victorian restoration, reflecting the region's deep royal and ecclesiastical heritage.

Windsor's Historic Churches — Map

A

St Andrews Church

Located in Clewer, this church dates back to the Saxon period, making it the oldest building in Windsor. It features a Norman font and a 14th-century chapel.

B

Saint John The Baptist

The Windsor Parish Church was rebuilt in 1822 in the Gothic Revival style. It houses a rare Grinling Gibbons carving and a royal pew historically used by the British monarchy.

C

Holy Trinity Church

A Victorian church built in the 1840s, known for its strong military associations and memorials dedicated to the Foot Guards and cavalry regiments stationed in Windsor.

D

St Edward's Roman Catholic Church

Designed by Charles Alban Buckler and opened in 1868, this Victorian Gothic church features a decorative interior and serves as the town's primary Catholic parish.

E

St Mary the Virgin

Located in Datchet, this church was largely rebuilt in the 19th century by architect Benjamin Ferrey, though it retains elements from its medieval predecessor.

F

Eton College Chapel

A masterpiece of Perpendicular Gothic architecture founded by King Henry VI in 1441. It is renowned for its 15th-century wall paintings and impressive stone vaulting.

G

Lower Chapel

Built between 1889 and 1891 to accommodate the growing number of students at Eton College, featuring stained glass and a decorative timber roof.

H

Eton Wick Road Chapel

A local Anglican chapel serving the community of Eton Wick.

I

St John the Evangelist

A mid-19th-century church in Eton designed by Benjamin Ferrey to serve the local parish.

J

Methodist Church

A Methodist place of worship on Alma Road serving the local Windsor community.

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