St Laurence Church, Upton Slough

St Laurence's Church, Grade I listed, oldest building in Slough. Claims to fame: grave of Sir William Herschel who discovered Uranus and infra-red.

Other family graves of interest. Restored painted Chancel arches dating 1180; stain glass windows including Kempe. Links with local poet, Thomas Gray; Dicken's publisher, Hatchett + much more. Herschel model of 40 ft telescope, two new telescopes, including an original made for spotting satellites in 1960s. Brass rubbing.

Discover more about our site with a church and churchyard tours (weather permitting) throughout our open times. Many areas of the Church relate to aspects of the National Curriculum: Religion, History, Architecture, Family Genealogy, Astronomy etc. Displays on memorials of church including the Sullivan, Hatchett , Ward and Benjamin Lane families.

For 2026 special "100th Anniversary Exhibition of Winnie the Pooh" will also be available. St Laurence preserves available and small pocket money gifts while stocks last

We will also be hosting a Teddy Bear's picnic and tea party on Saturday 19th September, which requires pre-booking. (Please see separate event listing for further details.)

See website www.saint-laurence.com for full updates and further details of other events including Santa's Special Christmas Fayre 14th November 2026.

Timings

Thursday 17 September:

Church Tours + Winnie the Pooh 100th Anniversary Exhibition 1400-1700

Friday 18 September:

Church Tours + Winnie the Pooh 100th Anniversary Exhibition 1100-1700

Saturday 19 September:

Church Tours + Winnie the Pooh 100th Anniversary Exhibition 1000-1200. Teddy Bear's Picnic 1400 Entertainment. Followed by Tea. Pre-book for catering purposes, ends 1600 (Exhibition open during Tea)

Sunday 20 September:

Church Tours + Winnie the Pooh 100th Anniversary Exhibition 1300-1700

Location & directions

St. Laurence Church, Upton Court Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7LS

Directions:

From M4 exit Junction 5 @ Langley. Continue A4 towards Slough. 1 mile to large traffic light crossroads (Fire Station/St Francis Church), turn left onto Upton Court Road. Continue 1 mile to Upton Court Car Park on left, St Laurence Church is 200yds on left at next roundabout. Disabled (Blue Badge) or limited parking available outside church 1 hour Mon - Sat., Sun unlimited

Contact on day:

Allan T.B. James

Telephone number:

+447931942019

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Full wheelchair / pram access in church, may not be able to access all areas of churchyard. Sorry, toilet not disabled. Children please remain with adult, in churchyard do not climb on monuments. Other opening times available throughout week ring: 07931942019 or check website: www.saint-laurence.com Thank you. Max 15 people per tour/session. indoor/outdoor tours tailored to participants interests, (weather permitting in churchyard)

Additional information

We're not open for Ride & Stride this year, sorry! For those partaking, you will find a sign up leaflet at lych-gate. The Chancel & Nave are mediaeval with Victorian South Aisle. The building lends itself to many interests - faith / history / astronomy (burial place of Sir William Herschel) / architecture / links with Ooty in Nilgiri mountains of SW India. Special links with Merton Priory (London). To visit the church is free but donations are much appreciated for upkeep of ancient building. Small gifts and homemade preserves available to buy. Many thanks. NB St Laurence's is open by appointment throughout the year by using the information contact details below or on website: https://www.saint-laurence.com

Max number of people:

15

Estimated duration:

30 minute(s)

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