St. John the Evangelist Caterham Valley

St John's Church has beautiful stained glass windows & and historic font. The Memorial Chapel shows the names of the locals killed during the 2 World Wars. The organ was built in 1883 by J W Walker & Sons of London, one of the finest of all Victorian organ builders. It was dedicated on St. James's Day, 25th July, 1883. It is of considerable historic interest.
The Westway Singers are performing on Saturday from 11am to 12 noon. Free Spirit will entertain us in the afternoon.
Open Tower tours are happening during opening hours.
East Surrey Museum and The Bourne Society will have displays relating to the theme
Study the architecture of the church and complete the Quiz. Create architecture found in Nature such as a spider's web. Follow a trail looking at the different architecture in Caterham Valley.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:

1000 - 1700

Sunday 21 September:

1200 - 1700

Location & directions

St John the Evangelist, Clareville Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6LA

Directions:

The church is on the corner of Godstone Road and Clareville Road. Parking available in Morrisons' Car Park (3 hours) which is accessed from Harestone Valley Road. Park on top floor and exit via the door at the end where you can see the church tower (no clock). This comes out opposite the Church Hall which is opposite the main entrance to the church. The main entrance is up 12 steps from the pavement. A more accessible entrance is via the South door (opposite the main entrance) - follow the path to the right of the tower and the door is the first on the left with just one step in or up the ramps.

Contact on day:

Julie Woodland

Telephone number:

+447771801578

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is one Disabled Parking Bay outside the church. Wheelchairs, prams/buggies and disabled can enter via the South door with one step or portable ramps. Access is fine in the Nave, but there are steps up to the Chancel. There is a toilet for the disabled in the hall which is opposite the church, and this can be accessed either by a sloping path or steps to the front door, so accessible for all. The Tower is accessed via a narrow stone spiral staircase with rope handrail on outer wall.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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