Open Day at St Katherine's Church in Chiselhampton
St Katherine's Church, Chiselhampton, Oxfordshire, OX44 7XF
This delightful church, outstanding for the completeness and beauty of its Georgian furnishings and arrangement, was rebuilt by Charles Peers in 1762-63, as was Chiselhampton House nearby in 1768.
John Betjeman honoured it in verse in 1952 and made a personal appeal for funds to support it. It is a striking, stuccoed building with curious classical details and a clock turret resembling those on stable blocks of the period. Inside it is lit through clear glass in round-headed south windows and, apart from an earlier pulpit, the woodwork, including the altar-piece, box pews and gallery, is all contemporary.
Usually locked, this church will be opened especially to welcome visitors as part of Heritage Open Days and Ride and Stride. Volunteers will be on hand to explain the history of the church
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- Between 10am and 5pm
Location & directions
St Katherine's Church, Chiselhampton, Oxfordshire, OX44 7XF
- Directions:
- 7 miles north of Wallingford and 7 miles south east of Oxford on B480; easiest route: Find Coach and Horses Inn at Chiselhampton (our key holder), and drive 0.2 miles towards Oxford; the church is on the right hand side.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Limited parking adjacent main road. Access is along a level gravel path to the west door, with two steps up to access the church.
