St John the Baptist
St John the Baptist Church - a small pilgrim place
The small Norman church of St John the Baptist lies to the north end of the village and is a Small Pilgrim Place.
It is an ancient place, where you can breathe in the stillness, despite modernity just minutes away. Pilgrims and all who may find peace, beauty and the edge of mystery here are welcome.
The building is open 10am - 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays (note: there is a service at 11:00 am on the 1st Sunday of the month). If you are intending to travel a long distance we welcome advance contact from visitors.
Accessibility and Facilities
Parking: there is a car park (holds 12-18 cars). There are no marked accessibility spaces and there is no way into the church grounds for vehicles. The carpark is gravel and there is a new geo-cell membrane accessible and lit path from the car park to the entrance of the church.
Toilets: there are no toilet facilities in the church.
Floor levels: there is a small step at the entrance to the church the rest of which is mainly on one level.
Seating: St John’s church has pews.
Services: We use service sheets and hymn books and music is generally from a CD.
Small Pilgrim Place
This pre-Norman church was until 1304 ‘All Saints’. At that point it was rededicated to St John the Baptist beginning enigmatic relationship with the Order of St John of Jerusalem. St John the Baptist survived the Reformation. The adjoining Priory did not, being dispersed by Henry VIII.
Making this a space which welcomes all - of every faith, and which encourages exploration, hope and healing is why we committed to join the Small Pilgrim Places Network.