St. Michael's Church, Shotwick

St Michael’s is a Grade I listed building which dates back to the 12th century but was largely rebuilt in the 14th century. The oldest part is the carved Norman doorway while the tower was built around 1500. Notable features include the medieval arrow sharpening grooves in the porch and the 17th/18th century furnishings – the canopied churchwarden’s pew, the box pews and the three decker pulpit.

Visitors are welcome to join in with the following activities:-
Self-guided tours highlighting the main features of the church – sheets available for adults and children.
Demonstrations of bell ringing with the opportunity to try ringing a bell under supervision.
Tower tours to the roof of the tower for views of the surrounding countryside. These will take place at 11.30, 13.20 and 14.30 and will be limited to 6 people at a time. Sensible shoes and clothing must be worn.
Finding out about what is involved in playing the organ with the opportunity to try it out – at 13.30 and 14.40.
Guided walks round Shotwick village, an ancient settlement recorded in the Domesday book. These will take place at 10.30, 12.10, 14.00 and 15.20.

There will also be a small display about the stained glass artist Trena Cox (1895-1980) who designed the altar window depicting the Archangel Michael.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:

Open:1000 - 1600; Tower Tours:11.30, 13.20 & 14.30 Organ;13.30 & 14.40.

Location & directions

St. Michael's Church, Shotwick Lane, Shotwick, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 6HX

Directions:

Shotwick village is signposted off the A550 Welsh road. The road down to the church is single track with passing places.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Ramp for wheelchair access. The paths to the church and to the toilet are well made but up a slope. Assistance available if required.

Additional information

The church is the meeting point for the four guided walks at 10.30, 12.10, 14.00 and 15.20. The event maximum number of 6 applies to the tower tours.

Max no of people per tour:

6

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