3 Best Churches in Newbury, UK

“St Nicolas Church has been the town's spiritual centre for over 900 years, mainly visited by local community members for various cultural and spiritual events. The church is primarily distinguished for the consistency of its Perpendicular Gothic architectural style and its abnormally large size for a parish church. The church is significant for the high quality of its altar and stained glass windows. St Nicolas Church is a Grade I listed building with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that draws people from the entire community to attend Mass, prayers, and worship.

“St Joseph's Church was built between 1926 and 1928 in the Italianate style. The church is located at the corner of London Road and Western Avenue, north of the town centre, and has been granted Grade II listed status by Historic England. St Joseph's Church was designed by Wilfred Clarence Mangan, an architect from Preston, who also designed the Church of Their Lady of Hal, Camden, English Martyrs Church in Reading, and the extension at St Joseph's Church in Reading. On 18th June 1978, a new altar in the church was consecrated by Anthony Emery, the Bishop of Portsmouth. The church conducts daily Mass and two Sunday Masses at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM.