Brief Description
Surrounding the church is a wide hard-gravelled path, and the surrounding garden, which has no gravestones, is largely grass with some perimeter shrubs and trees. It is enclosed by wooden picket fencing, which separates it from Christchurch Green Recreation Ground.
History
Christ Church Wanstead is a fine large church built by Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1861, later enlarged and the ragstone tower and spire were added. It was built as a chapel-of-ease to Wanstead parish church of St Mary the Virgin.
Visitor Facilities
Opening is unrestricted.- Access & Directions
Access Contact Details
Opening is unrestricted.Directions
Tube: Snaresbrook / Wanstead (Central). Bus: 66, 101, 145, 308, W12, W13, W14.
- History
Period
- Victorian (1837-1901)
- Associated People
- Contact
Telephone
01793 445050Official Website
Other websites
- http://www.londongardensonline.org.uk/gardens-online-record.asp?ID=RED007
- http://www.parishofwanstead.org
Owners
Church of England
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust