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Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church

Lower Road, Effingham, Surrey, KT24 5AD

  • 12 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Site opening

Designed in the early English Saxon style and faced in flint, the church was consecrated by the Catholic Bishop of Southwark on 8 October 1913.

The Church was funded by Mr George Pauling, a railway engineer, who made his fortune in South Africa and who lived at The Lodge, Lower Road. His grave, along with several other family graves, can be found in the Church’s cemetery, along with a Pietà, which was carved in Carrara marble, as used by Michelangelo, as a memorial to him. Parking available close to church.

Part of the Effingham/Little Bookham Heritage Open Day Group, most of which properties can be visited by walking the Effingham Heritage Trail and Bishop's Walk (printed copies available at venues). A Heritage Board is sited at the shopping parade on The Street. Other Group members open in Effingham - Effingham Golf Club (formerly Effingham House), St Lawrence Church (refreshments available in the Church Hall) and the Methodist Church (refreshments available). In Little Bookham, All Saints Church and the Tithe Barn (local history exhibitions and refreshments available) are open and have parking available. Check properties' entries for hours of opening.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:
10.00 to 16.00

Location & directions

Lower Road, Effingham, Surrey, KT24 5AD

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

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