Churches, Mosques & Other Places of Faith in Stroud
14th September 2023- Area: Stroud
- Blog
Last Updated: 24/09/2026
If you're moving to Stroud, it helps to know where the local places of worship are before you arrive. The area is predominantly Christian, with churches in most towns and villages, from St Laurence in Stroud town centre (Grade II* listed) to the Grade I listed churches at Selsley and Painswick.
Other faiths have much less online visibility : there's a Friday prayer hall for Muslims in Stroud, a Quaker meeting in Nailsworth and a Goddess temple in the town centre.
We haven't found a synagogue, Hindu temple, gurdwara or Buddhist centre in the Stroud area. The nearest ones we found are in Cheltenham (synagogue) and Gloucester (Hindu temple). Below are the main places of worship across Stroud, Nailsworth, Stonehouse and the surrounding villages.
Churches In and Around Stroud:
A highly celebrated Grade I listed church in Gloucestershire, All Saints is renowned as a masterpiece of the Arts & Crafts Movement. The church features a highly distinctive French Gothic-inspired 'saddleback' tower, dominating the ridge overlooking Stroud.
It was William Morris's first ecclesiastical commission and stands uniquely as the only church in Britain to have its entire stained-glass window scheme designed by Morris & Co.
The church is active, friendly, and open daily during daylight hours for visitors to tour the art or enjoy a quiet moment.
| Address: | Stroud GL5 5LE |
| Phone Number: | 01453 350669 |
| Opening Hours: | Monday to Sunday - 8am to 6pm |
St Mary's Church in Painswick, Gloucestershire, is a magnificent Grade I listed medieval "wool church" globally celebrated for its spectacular 99 historically manicured yew trees and unique tabletop tombs. Located in the heart of the village nicknamed the "Queen of the Cotswolds," this historic site spans roots back to before the Domesday Book of 1086
While the church site dates to Anglo-Saxon times, the standing building features architectural expansions from the 14th to 16th centuries, funded by the region's immense wealth from the wool trade
| Address: | 3 New St, Painswick, Stroud GL6 6XH |
| Phone Number: | 07356 246338 |
| Opening Hours: | Monday to Sunday - 9am to 5pm |
St Mary's Church in Painswick, Gloucestershire, is a magnificent Grade I listed medieval "wool church" globally celebrated for its spectacular 99 historically manicured yew trees and unique tabletop tombs. Located in the heart of the village nicknamed the "Queen of the Cotswolds," this historic site spans roots back to before the Domesday Book of 1086
While the church site dates to Anglo-Saxon times, the standing building features architectural expansions from the 14th to 16th centuries, funded by the region's immense wealth from the wool trade.
The opening hours below refer to their "Open Church" hours, please visit their website to view their full range of gatherings, worship and events.
| Address: | The Shambles, Stroud GL5 1JL |
| Phone Number: | 01453 759099 |
| Opening Hours: | Monday to Saturday - 10:30am to 12:30pm |
Holy Trinity Church in Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, is a historic Grade I listed Anglican parish church celebrated for its striking, truncated spire and beautiful architectural heritage.
The church is instantly recognizable by its unique truncated broach spire. The upper part was removed in 1563 after being found unsafe and was replaced with a distinctive crown-like capping.
| Address: | Bell Ln, Minchinhampton, Stroud GL6 9BP |
| Phone Number: | 014538 89004 |
| Opening Hours: | Monday to Sunday - Open 24 hours |
St Cyr's, Stonehouse
St Cyr's Church in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, is a beautiful and historic Grade II* listed parish church nestled in a serene setting along the banks of the Stroudwater Navigation canal.
St Cyr's remains a highly active parish church within the Stroudwater Team of Churches. The church is currently undertaking the Stonehouse Church Reordering Project, a significant community revamp intended to preserve its 800-year heritage while modernising the interior layout into a more accessible, flexible, and sustainable space for concerts, regional festivals, and local outreach
| Address: | Church Ln, Stonehouse GL10 2BG |
| Phone Number: | 014538 22332 |
| Opening Hours: | Monday to Sunday - 10am to 3pm |
Mosques In and Around Stroud:
The Stroud Jumu'ah (Friday Prayer Hall) is organized by the Stroud District Islamic Centre to serve the local Muslim community. Because the community does not yet have a permanent standalone mosque building, congregational Friday prayers are currently hosted weekly at the Stratford Park Leisure Centre.
The Stroud District Islamic Centre also say a Mussalla is located on Station Road.
| Address: | Lower Ground Studio Active Lifestyles, Stratford Rd, Stroud GL5 4AF |
| Phone Number: | 07388 050236 |
| Opening Hours: | Friday - 1pm to 2pm |
This isn't a complete list. It covers the main places of worship we found in and around Stroud, Nailsworth, Stonehouse and the surrounding villages. Smaller groups may meet in hired halls or private homes and have little to no online presence, so it's worth asking locally.
For more information on the area, you can visit our expansive Stroud Area Guide where we have other useful information on the local area such as dentists, hospitals, primary schools and secondary schools.
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