St James' Anglican Church

Sydney's oldest church, convict built

Address:

Corner King Street and Queen's Square - Kings Cross
2000 - Central Business District (CBD)
NSW

Nearest Bus or Train:

Museum Station

Open Hours:

8am-5pm Mon-Sat; 7.30am-4pm Sun

Located opposite Hyde Park Barracks Museum, St James' Church was originally designed in 1819 as a courthouse. Architect Francis Greenway was forced to convert it to a church to hold services for convicts from the Barracks. Samuel Marsden, the infamous flogging parson, was Senior Chaplin here. The Church has had many restorations, both interior and exterior, and additions such as the Children's Chapel. Guided Tours:2pm daily.

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