Heritage Open Days - Make Some Noise at Worcester St Swithun's! CANCELLED
St Swithun's Church, Worcester, Worcestershire
"In light of the sad news of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen, CCT will be cancelling this event in line with the Government Guidance on National Mourning. A virtual CCT Book of Condolence will be available for people to sign online, details of which will shortly appear on our website. We hope people will feel able to use our churches as places for quiet reflection on the life of our wonderful Queen."
"In light of the sad news of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen, CCT will be cancelling this event in line with the Government Guidance on National Mourning. A virtual CCT Book of Condolence will be available for people to sign online, details of which will shortly appear on our website. We hope people will feel able to use our churches as places for quiet reflection on the life of our wonderful Queen."
Come to an activity day for the whole family at Sound & Art at St Swithun’s re-opened after our National Lottery Heritage Funded project to restore the building and regenerate St Swithun’s as a heritage attraction and cultural centre for Worcester with arts and music events.
St Swithun’s is a grade 1 listed building in the heart of Worcester City Centre. There has been a church on this site since at least the 12th century. Explore this fine rare example of a Georgian Church. Virtually intact since 1734 and in the care of Churches Conservation Trust since 1977.
This activity day will celebrate music at the heart of St Swithun’s past, present and future, there will be activities for a range of ages and abilities including an opportunity to hear St Swithun’s impressive early organ, installed in the late 18th century, played by Andrew McCrea, Deputy Chief Executive & Director of Studies for the Royal College of Organists. Andrew will be with us between 11.30-1pm and will do a 10 minute burst of activity 2-3 times at intervals within this timeframe, with the last finishing at about 1pm.
Do you know your bones from your tabor? Are spoons just for eating with? Group music-making activities will include playing boomwhackers and hand bells with a touch of the unexpected! You will be able to make, play and take home your own musical instruments.
Doors open: 10:00-16:00 / Family Activities 11:00-15:00
Entry is free as part of Heritage Open Days, No booking required
Directions: What3Words location for the entrance to St Swithun's Church is: sits.tens.wacky. Worcester town centre location, off Church Street at the north end of the High Street within the edge of the pedestrianised area. The church is just 5 minutes’ walk from the Guildhall and within 10 minutes’ walk of the Cathedral. The Royal Worcester and City Museums are within 15 minutes. Train: Foregate Street station is just 10 minutes’ walk away, Shrub Hill station is 15. There is a taxi rank which is just a few minutes’ walk from the Church. Parking: The nearest parking is the Cornmarket Car Park which is a city council run open air car park. There are plenty of other options in the city with multi-story car parks at Crowngate, Worcester Cathedral and St Martin’s. There is also parking at Croft Road.