Winterbourne Parish Church

Butcher, baker, candlestick maker! From these, Winterbourne parish church can only offer you a tombstone for a baker, but explore the churchyard and you’ll find a salt refiner, feltmakers, and a coach master. There are tombstones from the 17th century to the present day. Who else can you find? Come inside the church and wonder at how many ordinary people have sat in the pews, prayed, listened to sermons, sung hymns or just enjoyed being there. In 1757 someone commissioned William Evans, a bellfounder from Chepstow, to cast 6 bells for the tower to rival those in Yate and Westerleigh. In the 19th century parishioners paid for new pews, new stained glass windows and a rather special carving behind the altar which was exhibited in London before it came to Winterbourne. Present day concerns over Climate Change have brought new electric heating to replace an old oil-fired boiler and other changes to how we in Winterbourne work. In the church, you’ll find evidence of the not-so-everyday people too - Thomas Bradeston, a friend of King Edward III made sure no one forgot him by commissioning wall paintings and effigies of himself and his wife; a rival Lord of the Manor put his mark on the church as well. Can you find a medieval morality tale, a 19th century myth and Thomas Bradeston’s coat of arms? We can offer you a warm welcome, a peaceful atmosphere and plenty to keep you asking questions. There’ll be tea, coffee and cake available.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

10.00-13.00

Sunday 13 September:

13.00-16.00

Location & directions

St Michael's Church, Church Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol, Bristol, BS36 1SE

Directions:

Next to Winterbourne Medieval Barn

Contact on day:

Gill Greef

Telephone number:

+447970984921

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Max number of people:

15

Estimated duration:

0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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