The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Temple Balsall

A tranquil rural setting dating back to 1146 and the Knights Templar, with 17th century endowments for church, almshouses and a school by the granddaughters of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. The history of Temple Balsall is focused on the Old Hall which was the headquarters for the Knights Templar from the 12th Century and The Church of St Mary the Virgin, built in the first 30 years of the 14th century by the Knights Hospitallers, who succeeded the Templars.
The church was restored in the 19th century by Sir George Gilbert Scott. The composer of 'It's a Long Way to Tipperary' is buried in the nearby cemetery.
Talk and tours are available, starting at Old Hall, Saturday 12.30 /13.45/ 15.00. Sundays 13.45 .The Archives will be open and can be viewed in the Old Hall, Saturday 12.00 - 16.00. Choral Evensong Sunday 21st @ 17.00

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:

1200-1600 (Art exhibition 1100-1630).Talk & Tours: 1230, 1345 & 1500

Sunday 21 September:

1100-1500 (Art Exhibition only) Talk & Tours: 1345.

Location & directions

Fen End Road West, Temple Balsall, West Midlands, B93 0AN

Directions:

Situated between Knowle and Balsall Common off the B4101.

Contact on day:

Rev Debbie Collins

Telephone number:

+441564778022

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Disabled Car Park available opposite school, on Fen End Road West.

Additional information

Sunday 21st @ 17.00 Sung Evensong in our beautiful church .St Mary the Virgin Church. Choir Sine Nomine.

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)

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