Benefice by BIKE
St Andrew's Church, Greenhayes, Okeford Fitzpaine, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 0RD
St Andrew's recently reopened after a ten year re-ordering project to provide facilities enabling the building to be used for both church and community. The building enjoys notable stained glass windows and a visiting triptych titled 'Enfleshed Word' by international artist Anne Grebby adorns the baptistery this autumn while the font awaits repair and relocation. Visitors will be invited to take part in cycle rides of 4-8miles to suit ability , visiting other churches in the Benefice while Teas'NeathTrees will be available outside or inside St Andrew's. Donations will go to Dorset Historic Churches Trust's Ride+Stride annual fundraising day.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 10:00 to 16:00 bike tours at 11:00 and 14:00
Location & directions
St Andrew's Church, Greenhayes, Okeford Fitzpaine, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 0RD
- Directions:
- St Andrew's does not have its own car park, just a few spaces on Back Lane and Greenhayes. Please arrive by bike or bus or foot where possible. Parking for motor vehicles is limited as in village centre.
- Contact on day:
- Dilys Gartside
- Telephone number:
- +441258860157
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Bike ride participants must provide their own bike and ride at own risk. Under18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult and children under 5 must ride on or be attached to adult's bike
- Booking contact name:
- Dilys Gartside
- Booking telephone number:
- +441258860157
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 12 Aug 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 12 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
St Andrew's building is accessible to wheelchair uses and pushchairs but floor slabs are uneven in places
Additional information
St Andrew's is open to the public from 10:00-17:00. Visitors wishing to join a bike ride around other church buildings in the Okeford Benefice should book in advance to ensure availability of places.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 10
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
