Welcome to St John's, Grainger Street (Church of England)


St John the Baptist Church, Newcastle
St John’s is a vibrant, friendly church, with a daily Eucharist and a strong choral tradition maintained by its excellent choir.

Concerts, recitals and other events add to the cultural repertoire, and the church is set in pleasant and attractive gardens – one of the few green spaces in the city centre – which is enjoyed by the local community and visitors to the city alike.

The Church is open every day from 8.30am and welcomes visitors from all over the world. Leaflets are available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Polish, Swedish and Spanish.

What's On

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Check the calendar, or download our music list for details of services.

Church Life

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Browse these pages to learn more about the church and its community, or to find out more about what we offer.

The Bees

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Beehives have recently been installed on the church roof. For the latest news about our rooftop honey bees, click here.