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Temple Balsall Church & The Foundation of Lady Katherine Leveson

Lady Katherine Leveson School, Fen End Road West, Temple Balsall, Knowle, Warwickshire, B93 0AN

  • Multiple dates available
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Site opening

Explore this wonderful collection of buildings in a tranquil rural setting dating back to the Knights Templars.

Dating back to 1146 and the Knights Templars, with 17th century endowments for church, almshouses and a school by the grand-daughters of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. The church was restored in 19th century by Sir George Gilbert Scott, and the composer of ‘It’s a Long Way to Tipperary’ is buried in the nearby cemetery. Uniformed Knights Templar present on Saturday. Art Exhibition both days.
Saturday history tours at 12.30pm, 1.45pm & 3pm, and Sunday at 1.45pm (no booking required).

Timings

Saturday 12 September:
1200-1600 Tours 1230 1345 & 1500
Sunday 13 September:
1130-1500. Tour: 1345

Location & directions

Lady Katherine Leveson School, Fen End Road West, Temple Balsall, Knowle, Warwickshire, B93 0AN

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Baddesley Clinton and Packwood House are nearby

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