St Mary's Church, Edlesborough
Edlesborough Church, Leighton Road, Edlesborough, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2EP
St Mary the Virgin Church was made redundant in 1975 and is now in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
The 'Friends of the Church on the Hill' will be present on two of the dates to welcome visitors to the building. You will be able to explore the magnificent interior & exterior of this medieval church and see the work of 14th, 15th and 16th century craftsmen, including the misericords, screen, pulpit and canopy and many other historic features, maybe even an impromptu guided tour!
13th & 14th September, open 1000-1600hrs. Friends group on site.
Village history display and plans showing how the Church building has changed over the centuries.
The launch of Doorstep Photos Project - Five Years On, by Sophie Chaplin.
In 2020, during the Covid-19 lockdowns, Sophie Chaplin Photography began the Doorstep Photos Project — capturing families, individuals, and businesses on their doorsteps across Eaton Bray, Edlesborough, Northall, and Dagnall. It was a way to connect while apart, to document resilience and unity in an uncertain time. What started as a simple idea quickly grew into a powerful community effort, raising £1,526 for Hospice of St Francis and preserving a unique moment in our shared history.
Now, five years later, she is returning to those same doorsteps to reflect on how life has changed — growing families, evolving businesses, and new beginnings. Cream Teas available!
20th & 21st September, open 1000-1600hrs. Unmanned - Displays in-situ.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1000 - 1600
- Sunday 14 September:
- 1000 - 1600
- Saturday 20 September:
- 1000 - 1600 unmanned
- Sunday 21 September:
- 1000 - 1600 unmanned
Location & directions
Edlesborough Church, Leighton Road, Edlesborough, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2EP
- Directions:
- St Mary's is situated on the brow of a hill between Dagnall and Billington/Leighton Buzzard. We do not have a car park therefore suggest using street parking on the High Street into the village of Edlesborough (please be mindful of residents leaving them access to their properties).
- Contact on day:
- Victoria Johns
- Telephone number:
- +447813193631
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The Church lies on the top of a small but steep hill - an outlier of the nearby Chilterns Scarp. Access for pedestrians is via a stepped path. Although there is a step free, grassed path to the Church which begins in the cemetery and can be used by wheelchairs & pushchairs, being careful to avoided rabbit holes, there is no vehicular access via the bridle gate. The path from the cemetery can be difficult as it is steep in places and the rabbits & badgers live there too! The building itself is mostly wheelchair, pushchair & pram friendly.
Additional information
St Mary's Church Eaton Bray will also be opening their doors for general admission. Why not visit us both on Saturday 13th September, We are lucky enough to have had a virtual tour completed of this building and its surroundings by https://www.plowmancraven.co.uk/ Here are the links to type in your search bar:- plowmancraven.co.uk/edlesborough-church/interior plowmancraven.co.uk/edlesborough-church/exterior
