Village Life in Victorian Willingale

Discover stories about the Victorians in Willingale. Take a stroll along The Street and see where they lived and worked. The variety of trades was such that the village was almost self-sufficient.

The beautiful C14th church of St. Christopher's will be decorated with specially themed floral displays reflecting the lives of the villagers plus arrangements for Harvest Festival. Visitors can participate in church tours to discover hidden curiosities and find out about the ancient art of bellringing.

Willingale is unique in Essex having two churches in one churchyard. The atmospheric C13th Church of St Andrew's features a display commemorating the local WWII Airfield.

Enjoy tea/coffee and homemade cakes served from a marquee situated in the tranquil churchyard overlooking the beautiful Roding Valley. There will be a stall selling local produce, homemade preserves, honey, etc
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Willingale celebrates Harvest Festival with a service on Sunday morning to which everyone is welcome.

This attractive village, located on the Essex Way, is renowned for its picturesque walks.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

1000-1600, Ringing: 1100, Church tour: 1400

Sunday 20 September:

09.30 Harvest Festival:1030-1600, Church tour: 1400, Ringing: 1530

Location & directions

St Christopher's Church, The Street, Willingale, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0SJ

Contact on day:

Peter Tottman 07879 803533

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Portable wheelchair ramp available

Additional information

There is parking available in The Street. Harvest Festival service is 0930 until 1030

Max number of people:

10

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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