Old St Andrew's Church, Holcombe
Somerset
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About this church
In the shadow of the great Abbey of Downside
A mile from its village down a farm track through fields, the Old St Andrew's Church is set beautifully against a backdrop of tall trees, with the great Abbey of Downside towering beyond.
Old St Andrew's is simple and unassuming outside, but the south porch is of great antiquarian interest.
Inside, the church has a treasure trove of Georgian furnishings including box pews, pulpit, desk, west gallery and hat pegs. Everything here is delightfully unrestored and atmospheric.
Make a donation to Old St Andrew's Church here or text 'HCB' to 70191 to donate £10. Thank you.
Access information
A level tarmac path leads from the parking area across the large churchyard to the south porch with a single step up to the nave. There is level access from the car park.
Volunteering opportunities
We are currently looking for volunteers at Old St Andrew's Church, Holcombe to help with research, interpretation and talks, fundraising and events organising.
If you are interested in helping, please email the Local Community Officer via email at mleverett@thecct.org.uk.
Facilities & hire
Old St Andrew's Church is available to hire for events and is a unique and beautiful venue.
Due to its historic nature the church has no heating, electricity, running water or toilet facilities so thought needs to be given for events longer than a couple of hours (e.g. portaloo hire).
Old St Andrew's Church can seat 60 people.
If you would like to hire this church please contact us here.
- Church available for hire
- Opportunities to volunteer
Directions
17 miles north east of Wells and 2 miles south east of Midsomer Norton, off A367.
As you leave Holcombe village travelling north there is a 'historic church' sign pointing left. Take the left turn and drive past the two houses on either side of the road, following a narrow track which ends in a small carpark for the church.
Transport
Nearest railway station: Frome (7.2 miles).
History & further information
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church before you visit? You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Visit the East Mendip Trinity website for a booklet on the history of Old St Andrew's Church, created by Rev Clarissa Cridland. Scroll down the page to 'History of the Church'.
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Somerset. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Community information
Click the link above to download a copy of the Church Plan which sets out the shared vision for the future of the church. This is a working document that will be updated on a regular basis. If you have any feedback or if you want to contact us about the church plan please drop us a line. When you write, please do give the name of the church, thank you!
Old St Andrew's Church, Holcombe is in our West region.
Useful local links:
- Visit Somerset
- Family Days Out in Somerset
- Somerset & Dorset Family History
- Somerset Archaeological & Natural History Society
- Friends of Somerset Churches & Chapels
- Somerset is in the Diocese of Bath & Wells
- List of churches in Somerset
- East Mendip Trinity - Holcombe Old Church (booklet on the history of the church)
