The resurrected Tin Tabernacle Church of St Barbara's Deepcut 1901-2025

St Barbara’s Church is a 'tin tabernacle' made from a timber frame and clad with corrugated steel sheets. In the 19th century, these popular flat pack, transportable buildings were used by the army. Even Harrods Store in London was an outlet for tin buildings. There were no toilets nor refreshment facilities.

The Grade II listed church was opened on Palm Sunday 1901 and is 124 years old. Originally, named as the church of St Michael and All Angels and there is a cemetery opened in 1905. Today there are Commonwealth, MOD & civilian graves, including a memorial to the D Day landings.

The Church’s new congregation moved from a nearby church in Camberley. It became the first new parish in the Church of England on 1st January 2025.

The St Barbara’s church has been redecorated externally in the hope that the paint will last for another few decades. The Hall alongside will give us toilets, kitchen and space for small groups to socialize. The interior works are subject to a Listed Building (Planning) Consent and this is currently being considered by SHBC.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

0900-1600

Sunday 14 September:

1400-1600

Location & directions

St Barbara's Church, Deepcut Bridge Road, Deepcut, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 6SJ

Directions:

The church is set back from Deepcut Bridge Road but is very visible

Contact on day:

Keith Maynard Sandra Maynard

Telephone number:

+447762443889

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Tours will be run alongside an "open" building. Pre booking for the guided tours is advisable. However, if space is available on the day we will endeavor to accommodate. There will be opportunity for free-flow with unrestricted numbers.

Booking contact name:

Keith Maynard

Booking telephone number:

+447762443889

Accessibility details

The adjacent cemetery is available to view Commonwealth, MOD and Civilian war graves. Level access with footpaths. Height restriction for vehicles into the car park.

Additional information

The church is a temporary, flat-pack, tin (corrugated steel sheet) tabernacle. On Sunday 13th there is also a church service 1030-1300 - All are welcome with refreshments provided.

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

45 hour(s)

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