All Saints' Church Sandon

Come and see the newly conserved historic features including stained glass windows, tombs, wall paintings and Coat of Arms, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

History tours (both self-guided and volunteer led) inside the building will take you back to the origins of this pre-1130 Norman church through centuries of history. The church, on the edge of Sandon Estate, overlooks the magnificent Trent Valley.

Explore the ancient tombs in the chancel, the most elaborate is the Sampson Erdswicke monument of 1601, with effigies of his two wives kneeling in prayer. View the Gallery pew installed in 1782, which provided seating for Baron Harrowby and his family. Marvel at the rare post-reformation genealogical wall paintings. Study Charles II Royal Coat of Arms and the range of Hatchments to the Harrowby family. Admire our beautiful stained glass windows, made by William Wailes, in the Pugin style. See an exhibition created by our History Group members, as well as an oral history pop up display.

Climb our ancient bell tower and chime one of our bells to celebrate the 400th anniversary of our No.5 bell, the oldest of which dates back to 1609.

A volunteer guide can take you on a tour of our graveyard pointing out ancient memorials (please note that not all areas are accessible for people with limited mobility)

Lunchtime organ recital 12.45-13.30 by Mark Goodhew, organist at Stoke Minster.

Families can make a church bell collage and have a go at calligraphy

Timings

Sunday 20 September:

1000-1600. Tours: 1000-1600, last tour 1515. Mark Goodhew, organist preformance: 12.45-13.30

Location & directions

All Saints Church, Church Lane, Sandon, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0DB

Directions:

The church is located off the A51 at Sandon . It is at the top of the lane opposite the Dog and Doublet Pub on the main road in Sandon Village

Contact on day:

Elizabeth Jarrett

Telephone number:

+447534915068

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Parking is available on a grassed area outside the churchyard. It is approximately 75 yards walk to the door along a flat path which has a good surface. There are steps at the entrance with a portable ramp for wheelchairs and prams/pushchairs. There are some internal steps, meaning not all areas are wheelchair accessible. The graveyard is only partially accessible for wheelchairs. Indoor and outdoor guided tours take about 45 minutes but visitors can take a self-guided tour if preferred

Additional information

We have now completed a major conservation project funded by a National Lottery Heritage Grant (NLHF) to restore rare heritage features of the building and we now welcome people of all ages to engage with the unique history of the site. We particularly welcome people who may be interested in learning more about the history of the church, this project or getting involved as volunteers with NLHF activities. Any donations received on the Open Day will be put towards funds to further improve the visitor experience. Donations at the concert will be shared with the organist.

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