Open Day at All Saints Oakham

Event from 10.00 to 5.00 on September 12th with four exhibition displays
1. Royal Rutland - the story of Queen edith, the last Anglo-Saxon queen.
2. A sermon in stone - photographs and descriptions of the renowned nave arcade capitals in the church, dating from the 12th century.
3. Writings on the Wall - a slide loop presentation looking at the stories behind some of the memorials in the church.
4. The Harington bequest and the Oakham Parish Library - the bequest of Lady Anne Harington in 1615 of around 80 books, which are now held by the University of Nottingham. This is a new exhibition opening on the Heritage Open Day (September 12th) in conjunction with the East Midlands Parish Library project led by the University of Nottingham.

10.00 to 12.00 Pop up Cafe offering refreshments, with activities for children and families

11.00 Church tour, looking at how this 12th century church has been used and developed over its history and how it is used today

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

10.00 to 5.00, Tour at 11.00

Location & directions

All Saints Church, Church Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6AA

Directions:

Parking is available in the Church St car park opposite All Saints church

Contact on day:

Chris Baker

Telephone number:

+447881665154

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There are steps up to the front of church, but flat access is available through the south door

Additional information

More details about the church, including its history and heritage can be found at https://oakhamteam.org.uk/oakham-and-langham-2/

Max number of people:

30

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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