All Saints Church and Canada Hall

The original Victorian church of All Saints was destroyed by a parachute mine in 1941, killing 9 civilians and 1 soldier. A temporary church, now Canada Hall, was built in just under five weeks in 1943 by Canadian soldiers billeted in the area, inspired by their chaplain, Captain George Hedley Wolfendale. It was the only Anglican church built and dedicated during the Second World War. It continues to serve the community as a village hall and retains many of its original features. A unique photograph album and scrapbook were kept by the vicar's daughter of the time, detailing the progress of the build and this will be on view. Visitors can enjoy refreshments in the hall itself. Several parts of the destroyed Victorian church can still be seen both in and around the church site, including the bronze memorial plaques dedicated to those who fought and died in the First World War. Children can take part in an I-Spy Treasure Trail to see how many of these they can find.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:

1000-1600

Location & directions

All Saints Church, Battlebridge Lane, Merstham, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 3LH

Directions:

Easily accessible by local Metro Buses 430 and 435 from Redhill Station which stop outside the church. Merstham Station is approximately a 10-15 mins walk away.

Contact on day:

Mary Kennedy

Telephone number:

+447814370508

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

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