Between 2-12 September, St Gregory the Great Church in Horfield will be hosting the ‘Turin Shroud Exhibition’, a life-size replica of what some believe to be the burial shroud used to wrap the body of Jesus after the Crucifixion. The exhibition is being organised by the British Society for the Turin Shroud and will be free to attend. On the evening of 6 September, the church will also be hosting a talk by writer and researcher Alan Foster.
Jo Wilmott, one of the organisers of the Exhibition, said:
"We are truly honoured and excited to be holding the Turin Shroud Exhibition at St Gregory the Great, Horfield. We are an ordinary church in an ordinary but impoverished parish, and we welcome people from our parish, from across Bristol and further afield, to come and visit and learn about one of the most famous religious relics of our time. Admission is free, and there are cups of tea/coffee and cake/biscuits should you choose to linger a while in a most wonderful, peaceful place."
The exhibition has been travelling across the country during the past months and has featured in venues including Blackburn Cathedral, St John’s Catholic Church in Bath, and WeBelieve - a four-day Catholic festival.
The Shroud of Turin has been subject to debate for centuries, with supporters arguing that the linen cloth’s image of a crucified man, together with various forensic and scientific studies, is consistent with it being the burial cloth of Jesus. On the other hand, sceptics maintain that evidence points to the shroud having medieval origin. St Gregory the Great are encouraging people to visit the exhibition and make their minds up for themselves.
Alongside the replica, visitors will find a range of displays and artefacts that invite questions about the enduring mystery that has drawn believers for centuries.
The talk by Alan Foster will take place on Sunday 6 September 2026 18:30 and will explore research and evidence surrounding the Shroud. It will be accompanied by wine and nibbles.
The exhibition will be open to visitors from 10:30am-7:00pm between 2-12 September, with the following exceptions:
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Friday 4 September: Open 2:30-7pm
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Sunday 6 September: Closed
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Friday 11 September: Open 2:30-7pm
There is no need to sign up, simply turn up and see what you think.