St Mary's Church, Chalgrove
St Mary's Church, Church Lane, Chalgrove, Oxfordshire, OX44 7SD
St Mary's Church contains an internationally important scheme of medieval wall paintings in the chancel, dating from c.1320CE.
There are also counter-Reformation paintings and fragments of post Reformation paintings, as well as other heritage items, including graffiti. Written guides, a fully illustrated guide book and related information leaflets are available. There will be a short video providing an introduction to the paintings which will be shown every half hour. Volunteer guides will be on hand to show visitors around and provide help.
To help with looking around download our app, St Mary's Chalgrove, from either Apple or Android stores. There are Adult and Family tours on this app.
A Touch Tour guide comprising special sheets with Swell paper images and accompanying PenPoint commentaries are available for those with poor or no eyesight. Ask the guides for assistance.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1000-1600
- Sunday 14 September:
- 1100-1600
Location & directions
St Mary's Church, Church Lane, Chalgrove, Oxfordshire, OX44 7SD
- Directions:
- If you are using a sat nav then our postcode is OX44 7SD. However, putting this postcode into Google maps will place you on the north side of Chibnal Close. Do not go into Chibnall Close but go on further along Baronshurst Drive and turn right into the single track extension of Church Lane, signposted with a green and white sign “To the Church”. There is a small car park at the east end of the church. There is a car park at the Village Hall in Baronshurst Drive nearby and a larger car park at the other side of the recreation field which is accessed from the High Street opposite the Red Lion pub. From there it is a five minute walk to the church across the recreation field. We recommend that coaches do not attempt to drive down the narrow lane to the church.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
A mobile ramp is available to enable wheelchairs to access the chancel. Please ask if it is not in place. A Touch Tour guide comprising special sheets with Swell paper images and accompanying PenPoint commentaries are available for those with poor or no eyesight. Ask the guides for assistance.
