All Saints Garrison Church, Lucknow 🇮🇳

Located in the Cantonment area of Lucknow, India, All Saints Garrison Church offers you a fascinating glimpse into military and architectural history. Originally built in 1860 as a smaller structure, the church was expanded and rechristened as All Saints New Garrison Church after a 1908 decision to accommodate the growing number of troops. It holds a distinct place in history as the first church built for the Anglican Church. As you explore, you will admire an imposing design inspired by Magdalen College, Oxford.

Designed by British engineer Jones Ransom—who also designed Saint Mungo's Church of Scotland in Lucknow Cantonment—the construction was later completed by Lishman under architect John Baggs' supervision. To save on its Rs. 91,000 budget, the tower was built slightly shorter than planned, and the side walls were reduced in height and thickness. When you step inside, head to the west main door to see the tall tower that houses the church bell above it.

Be sure to wander through the large quadrangle and inspect the ply seating areas. The most striking feature to see on these benches is the special niche built into the upper-back side of every single seat, specifically designed for keeping guns.

What to see at All Saints Garrison Church, Lucknow

• Imposing architecture inspired by Magdalen College, Oxford
• Unique ply benches featuring built-in niches for holding guns
• A tall bell tower situated above the western main door
• Historic standing as the first church built for the Anglican Church
• Design origins by engineer Jones Ransom and completed under architect John Baggs

Visiting tips

Pay close attention to the upper-back side of the ply benches in the quadrangle to notice the historical gun niches.

How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Daytime

How to get there & what’s nearby

All Saints Garrison Church, Lucknow is easy to reach on Lucknow’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Qaisar Bagh and Sikandar Bagh. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Lucknow travel guide.