# St James' Priory — Roman Catholic church in Bristol

> Canonical: https://churchnearme.org.uk/churches/st-james-priory-bristol · Verified: 1 July 2026

St James' Priory is a Roman Catholic church at Whitson Street, Bristol in Bristol, England. Service times are not yet verified — confirm with the parish before travelling. Church Near Me lists the address, contact details and what to expect below.

- Denomination: Roman Catholic (catholic)
- Address: Whitson Street, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 3NZ
- Diocese: Diocese of Clifton

## Service times

Service times not yet verified — confirm with the parish before travelling.

## About

St James' Priory in Bristol is believed to be the oldest surviving building in the city, founded around 1129 by Robert of Gloucester as a Benedictine priory. Today it serves as a Roman Catholic parish church and remains an important historical and spiritual landmark in the heart of Bristol.

More: [Churches in Bristol](https://churchnearme.org.uk/cities/bristol) · [Roman Catholic](https://churchnearme.org.uk/denominations/catholic) · [Diocese of Clifton](https://churchnearme.org.uk/dioceses/clifton)