All Saints' Church, Spetchley
Worcestershire
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About this Church
Spectacular life-size monuments
This simple 700-year-old church sits next to Spetchley Park and gardens. Spectacular historic monuments to the Berkeley family who own the Park, feature life-size figures in glorious seventeenth-century costume. Particularly splendid is the central monument in the south chapel to Sir Rowland Berkeley (died 1611) and his wife, lying under an arched canopy with obelisks at the four corners.
This church is maintained by the Churches Conservation Trust rather than the Spetchley Estate, so please make a contribution towards the upkeep of this church via our at our red donate button. A donation can also by made by texting "SPE" to 70970 to donate £5 or 70191 to donate £10.
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Access Information
For those with mobility issues it is possible to arrange parking nearer to the church by contacting Spetchley Park Gardens on enquiries@spetchleyparkestate.co.uk in advance of your visit.
There is a level gravel path from Spetchley Park Drive. There is a cobbled entrance path which leads to the west porch and there is level entrance to the nave.
For access at other times please contact: west@thecct.org.uk
Facilities & Hire
This church has electricity and fixed pew seating. Toilet facilities can be found in the grounds of Spetchely Park Gardens.
Hirers may wish to get in touch with Spetchley Park Gardens regarding parking, access and catering.
If you wish to hire this church please contact west@thecct.org.uk
What 3 Words to main car park for the Gardens: grow.grin.lawn
What 3 Words out-of-season parking when Gardens are closed: ends.float.admits
What 3 Words church entrance by foot through the grounds: nurses.pram.wedge
- Church Available for Hire
History & Further Information
Useful information
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT 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.
Directions
3 miles east of Worcester on A422 towards Alcester and Stratford-upon-Avon; the church is in the grounds of Spetchley Park, which is well signposted, and is close to the Deer Bridge over the main road.
Park in the Spetchely Gardens car park and ask at reception for access to reach the church. Check the website for opening hours.
Transport
Nearest railway stations: Worcester Scrub Hill (2.4 miles). Worcestershire Parkway Station (4.1 miles)
Community Information
Click here 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!
Latest church plan:
Spetchley Church Plan September 2024 1
Useful Links
- Visit Worcestershire
- Things to do in Worcestershire
- Family Days out in Worcestershire
- Worcestershire Archaeological Society
- Worcestershire Industrial Archaeology & Local History Society
- The Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry
- A list of churches in Worcestershire
- Worcestershire is in the Diocese of Worcester
