# Baptist

> Canonical: https://churchnearme.org.uk/denominations/baptist · 27 UK churches · Directory data verified 1 July 2026

Baptist is one of the Christian traditions covered by Church Near Me, with 27 UK churches listed — most numerously in London, Birmingham, Northampton. This page explains its history, beliefs and worship, and links to every local congregation (directory data verified 1 July 2026).

Protestant churches that practise believer's baptism by full immersion and emphasise the autonomy of the local congregation.

The Baptist movement traces its roots to early 17th-century English Separatists, with the first Baptist congregation founded in Amsterdam in 1609. It grew through the work of figures like John Bunyan and Charles Spurgeon. The Baptist Union of Great Britain was formed in 1813.

Browse all Baptist churches: https://churchnearme.org.uk/denominations/baptist