Holy Trinity Church

Holy Trinity Church is an Anglican parish church in Lenton, a district of Nottingham in the English Midlands. Built of dark grey stone in the Early English Gothic style, it is a well-preserved piece of early Victorian church architecture and holds Grade II* listed status.

Why was the church built in Lenton?

In the early 1840s the area of New Lenton was growing fast and needed its own place of worship. Francis Wright of Lenton Hall paid for half of the construction and donated the land for the church, burial ground, vicarage and schools. The architect was H. I. Stevens of Derby. The first stone was laid on 11 June 1841, and the Bishop of Lincoln, John Jackson, consecrated the building on 6 October 1842. The first vicar was the Reverend George Browne, who had already spent a year in the parish as a curate.

What does the building look like?

The church is made of dark grey stone. Its plan includes a chancel, a nave with a clerestory, side aisles and a tower at the west end. The Early English style shows in the slender pointed windows and the restrained, compact massing.

Inside, the rood screen dates from 1931. The choir and organ, originally placed in the gallery, were moved to the north side of the chancel in 1870. The church was restored in 1879 and again in 1894.

Clock and bells

The first clock, an eight-day mechanism, was built in 1844 and replaced by an electric one in 1950. The church began with a single bell; five more were added in 1856 and two further bells were donated in 1902.

Is it still in use?

Yes. It is a Church of England parish church in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, with an evangelical tradition. Regular services take place here, and the building remains central to local community life.

Why visit?

• A clear example of early Victorian church building tied to Nottingham's industrial growth.
• A well-documented history of its founding and interior changes.
• A quiet corner of Lenton, close to the city centre and the university campus.

Frequently asked questions

When was Holy Trinity Church in Lenton built? Construction began in 1841 and the church was consecrated in 1842.

Who designed it? The architect was H. I. Stevens of Derby.

Who paid for it? Francis Wright of Lenton Hall covered half the cost and gave the land for the church, burial ground, vicarage and schools.

Is it a listed building? Yes, it is listed at Grade II*.

Which denomination does it belong to? The Church of England, in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham.

How many bells does the tower have? Eight in total: the original one, five added in 1856 and two from 1902.