Christ Church was consecrated in 1861 and is a Grade ll* Listed building. There are historic features and memorials to view inside Christ Church, including fine stone moldings, First World War memorial plaque, beautiful stained glass windows, reredos by the renowned Victorian artist Charles Edgar Buckerage and Christ the King figure suspended over the chancel by renowned church artist Martin Travers.
The silver trowel used to lay the church foundation stone in 1859 is in display in the Discovery Museum.
More information about the history of Christ Church and Shieldfield are on display inside the church