Sight Historic Area, Williamsburg
Bruton Parish Church
A sight in Historic Area, Williamsburg, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Evening.
Why go
Working Episcopal church from 1715 on Duke of Gloucester Street, known for its evening concerts and Christmas services.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Williamsburg, alongside 3 sights, 2 activities and 1 place to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Duke of Gloucester Street and Grand Illumination. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Historic Area
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Evening
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Williamsburg, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Duke of Gloucester Street
The Historic Area's main street, its doors hung with wreaths of fruit, pinecones, shells and dried flowers in December.
Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line - 2Grand Illumination
Colonial Williamsburg's opening of the Christmas season, with candles in windows, music across the Historic Area and fireworks.
Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3Merchants Square
Colonial Revival shopping street at the edge of the Historic Area, with shops, cafes and The Cheese Shop.
Shopping · 0.2 mi straight-line - 4Governor's Palace
Reconstructed residence of Virginia's royal governors at the head of the Palace Green, with formal gardens and a maze.
Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line - 5Williamsburg Inn
Colonial Williamsburg's 1937 Regency-style hotel, a short walk from Duke of Gloucester Street.
Stay · 0.3 mi straight-line - 6Wren Building
The College of William & Mary's oldest building, begun in 1695, closing the west end of Duke of Gloucester Street.
Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Bruton Parish Church is a stop on our Williamsburg & Richmond route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Williamsburg
Bruton Parish Church is our only sight pick in Williamsburg; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Williamsburg guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Williamsburg run from 45°F in January to 90°F in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Bruton Parish Church itself, we suggest: Evening.
Modelled monthly averages for Williamsburg from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Williamsburg weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 37.27111, -76.70278
- Destination
- Williamsburg, Virginia
Bruton Parish Church: quick answers
How much time do you need at Bruton Parish Church?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Bruton Parish Church. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Bruton Parish Church?
Our pick: Evening.
Is Bruton Parish Church free?
Yes, we list Bruton Parish Church as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Bruton Parish Church?
Bruton Parish Church appears on Williamsburg & Richmond, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Bruton Parish Church to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Williamsburg.
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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.