Holcombe Old Church, Somerset

Address:
Holcombe, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5ES
How to find us | Access information
Opening times:
Open Saturdays 10:00-16:00 and Sundays 10:00-17:00 At other times key available Wednesday - Sunday from The Holcombe, Stratton Road, Holcombe, BA3 5EB, and from Revd Cridland (01373 812705) on Mondays and Tuesdays
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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.

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.

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  • 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.
  • Facilities & Hire

    Holcombe Old 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). Holcombe Old Church can seat 60 people. If you would like to hire this church please contact us here.

  • 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 Holcombe Old Church, created by Rev Clarissa Cridland. Scroll down the page to 'History of the Church'.

    Somerset County Guide

    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.

    St Andrew's Holcombe Guidebook

     

     

     

  • Community information
    Holcombe Old Church Plan

    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!

    St Andrew's Church, Holcombe is in our west region.

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