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Benson- a village and its history

St Helen's Church, Church Road, Benson, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 6SF

  • 12 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Other / Multiple

Find out more about this South Oxfordshire village's history and some of its notable residents.

Displays and exhibitions about working life in Benson through the ages - exhibition, slides and photos and models of the village.
Notable characters from Benson's history - find out more about Freydis Sharland and Vice Admiral Miller, including stunning scale model of HMS Nottingham, lost at sea in August 1916
Come and talk to members of the Benson Veteran Cycle Club and see the different cycles from previous times.
Self-guided trails round the churchyard and village.
Bell ringing demonstrations and tours of the bell tower from 11 am to 12 noon
Tour of Commonwealth War Graves led by local CWGC volunteer at 2 pm
Activities for children and families, and refreshments throughout the day
Also open for Ride and Stride.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:
Open 1100-1500, Bell tower tour 1100-1200, War Graves tour at 1400

Location & directions

St Helen's Church, Church Road, Benson, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 6SF

Contact on day:
Ann Wright
Telephone number:
+447777760163

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Level access route to hall, toilets and church. Some steps to certain areas of the church

Additional information

Parking is available in Church Road, or St Helen's Avenue.

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