Venues : Windsor Town : Parish Church

The present building dates from 1822 when it replaced an ancient building which had Saxon arches and Norman work. The ancient Church of St, John the Baptist, New Windsor, must have arisen soon after Henry I moved the Royal Court to the Castle site from Old Windsor.

By the 18th century the church was a "vast building with 10 side altars and several chantries". In 1818 the high cost of repairs to the old building brought forward plans for a complete rebuild at a cost of £14,000. Between 1820 - 1822 the new building was erected with Charles Hollis as architect. Cast iron columns and ribs support a 84' x 60' roof. It was consecrated on June 22 1822 by the Bishop of Salisbury.

In 1870 the Chancel and Apse were added by the noted church architect Samuel S. Teulon. H.R.H. Princess Christian and 70 clergy attended the opening. The Chancel Screen was added in 1898 – a thanks offering for the 60 years of Queen Victoria.