St Mary's Church, Lambourn Woodlands
Berkshire
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About this Church
A Gothic Revival gem
This medieval-style flint and stone church is a Gothic Revival gem. Built in 1852, it was designed by Thomas Talbot Bury, who was trained by the great Augustus Pugin.
It has an octagonal turret-belfry and tower, and delightful windows based on designs from around 1320. The lovely Victorian interior still has the brass coronas and candleholders that would have bathed the interior in candlelight.
There is also a little organ with a Gothic case and a high altar of stone. The beautiful reredos was carved by John Bacon, as the request of his son, the first parish priest.
Access information
From straight main road with lay-by type parking, the approach is through new churchyard gates along a level gravel path to the south porch. There are 2 shallow steps between the main road and the entrance.
Facilities & Hire
Church has limited lighting and electricity, There is no water and no toilets
Parking is limited
The church is available for hire please contact west@thecct.org.uk for more information
- Church Available for Hire
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.
Berkshire Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire Guidebook
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Directions
5 miles north of Hungerford and 2 miles south of Lambourn on B4000, near Junction 14 on M4
Transport
Nearest railway station: Hungerford (4.6 miles)
Volunteering Opportunities
To find out about volunteering in this church please contact the Local Community Officer Victoria Green vgreen@thecct.org.uk
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!
All our Berkshire churches are in our West region.
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