Top 5 Churches in Bendigo You Should Visit in 2025
Discover Bendigo’s spiritual and architectural heritage with Bendigo Signature’s curated list of churches in Bendigo, perfect for a family visit. Each church tells a story of the city’s gold-rush past, remarkable craftsmanship, and vibrant community. Below, you’ll find must-see churches along with practical tips to help you plan family-friendly outings during your stay.
1. Sacred Heart Cathedral
Opening hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mass schedule: Sundays 8:30 am & 11:00 am, with an additional 6:00 pm mass during daylight saving time. Weekday masses vary. Weekday masses are held on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:00 am
Nearby Attraction/Transportation: Walking distance to Bendigo Art Gallery, city cafés; bus stops nearby.
Sacred Heart Cathedral is one of the most iconic churches in Bendigo: a sweeping Gothic-Revival cathedral built in sandstone with soaring stained glass and a commanding spire. Families will enjoy the cathedral’s dramatic light and color. Children can spot scenes in the windows as a simple scavenger hunt, and the nearby park and cafés make it easy to follow the visit with a family snack or playtime.
2. St Paul’s Cathedral (Anglican)
Opening hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Mass/Service schedule: Sunday services at 8:00 am (Said Eucharist), 9:30 am (Choral Eucharist), and 11:00 am (Contemporary Eucharist)
Nearby Attraction/Transportation: Close to Bendigo Creek riverside walk and central parking.
St Paul’s Cathedral offers warm red-brick early Gothic architecture and a welcoming atmosphere. As one of the noteworthy churches in Bendigo, it balances heritage with community life; families will appreciate short children’s segments during designated services and the flat cathedral grounds, which are convenient for prams and little legs.
3. St Kilian’s Catholic Church
Opening hours: 9 am - 5 pm
Mass schedule: Daily masses from Tuesday to Friday at 12:10 pm, Saturday at 8 AM and 6:30 pm, and on Sunday at 8 am and 10 am.
St Kilian’s is a timber church with a warm, intimate interior that stands out among the churches in Bendigo for its wooden construction. The tactile wooden pews and beams tend to fascinate younger children; plan a quiet weekday visit and pair it with a playground stop so kids can run off energy afterward.
*Please note that there is no mass on Mondays
4. St Monica’s Church, Kangaroo Flat
Opening hours: 8:30 am - 11:00 am (Sunday), 8:00 am (Wednesday & Friday)
Mass schedule: Friday at 9:30 am, Saturday at 6:00 PM, and Sunday at 9:00 am
Nearby Attraction/Transportation: Suburban parking, short drive from Bendigo centre.
St Monica’s combines Gothic Revival charm with local parish life and is an easy, quieter stop on a family itinerary of churches in Bendigo. Because it is a calmer location, it’s well suited for families with young children who might need a low-key environment and nearby cafés for a relaxed post-visit break.
5. Victory Church Bendigo
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm. Sunday services are at 10 am.
Victory Church emphasizes community and family ministry, an excellent modern option among churches in Bendigo if you want structured children’s programs. The friendly environment and dedicated kids’ sessions make it easy for parents to include spiritual and social experiences in a family day out.
