St Michael & St Martin's Church, Eastleach Martin
Gloucestershire
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About this church
Gorgeous riverside church in an idyllic Cotswold setting
This picture postcard Medieval church stands in a gently sloping churchyard by the river Leach, just a stone's throw from its sister church at Eastleach Turville on the opposite bank. The two are linked by a stone clapper bridge known as Keble's Bridge after its nineteenth-century curate John Keble, a much-loved poet and Oxford scholar.
The church's treasures include three beautiful carved windows which feature decorated tracery, mouldings and tiny stone heads from the thirteenth century.
Other things to find include a lectern made from Elizabethan table legs and bedposts and a medieval font with an octagonal bowl fragments of the original Medieval stained glass.
A visit in spring is particularly delightful when daffodils line the river banks and the approaches to the bridge.
Access information
Approach is along gravel path from either end of the churchyard. Main entrance is one step down to south porch.
Please note that there is limited roadside parking.
Volunteering opportunities
If you would like to help with fundraising activities for this church please contact Local Community Officer Isobel Milne imilne@thecct.org.uk
Facilities & hire
St Michael and St Martin's church is available to hire for events and is a unique and beautiful venue. It is also available for wedding blessings and funeral services.
Due to its historic nature the church has no electricity, running water or toilet facilities so thought needs to be given for events longer than a couple of hours. The church can seat 120 people.
If you would like to hire this church please contact Isobel Milne imilne@thecct.org.uk
- Church available for hire
- Opportunities to volunteer
Directions
4 miles north of Lechlade, off A361 or A417; well signposted from the Cirencester/Lechlade Road (A417).
Transport
Nearest railway stations: Shipton (9.7 miles) or Swindon (12 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.
Bristol & Gloucestershire County Guide
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Bristol & Gloucestershire. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Community information
Church plans are a living document which combines information on the church’s history and its current use, outlines maintenance and repair needs, combines this with feedback and recommendations from the community, and concludes with an action plan setting out agreed short, medium and long term goals to support the sustainable use and care 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!
Click here to download the Eastleach Church Plan which sets out the shared vision for the future of the church.
