St Guthlac's Passenham History Festival

This church is a medieval building housing an almost unique surviving example of ‘Laudian’ counter-reformation chancel decoration from 1626. The work has been extensively researched and information about it and other aspects of the church’s history is presented throughout. Displays include a recreation of Civil War soldiery and artifacts. Guides are on hand to talk to visitors on request.
Features:
17th Century religious wall paintings, carvings, pulpit & misericords
18th century gallery, box pews, and monuments
The story of ‘Bad Bobby Bannister’ - notorious Lord of the Manor and famous ghost!
Information boards and displays, guided tours
Bell ringing
Refreshments

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

1200-1600

Sunday 14 September:

1200-1600

Location & directions

St Guthlacs Church, Passenham Lane, Passenham, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6DH

Directions:

Access to Passenham Rd from Stratford Rd to south: (via small lane & water mill) Or Access to Passenham Rd from A422 to north (via roundabout with Deanshanger Rd) Or (weather permitting) Walk across fields from Stony Stratford (via small bridge over river Gt. Ouse)

Contact on day:

Jennie Dott

Telephone number:

+447950426727

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Full wheelchair access, but possibly muddy path if the weather is wet Portaloo toilet

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