Church of St James’ the Great – HODs

Impressive Victorian Romanesque Church, after the style of the cathedral at Monreale in Sicily, with fine wall paintings.

A Victorian Neo-Norman-type church by Benjamin Ferrey, former apprentice to Augustus Pugin. Built in 1844-46 with impressive decorative carvings, apse murals from 1875 and a fine Minton tiled floor in the Chancel. Information leaflets will be available. Guidebooks and handmade cards will be available to purchase.

Open daily 10am – 3pm

No booking required

The church is accessible by wheelchair from the north porch, although access to the High Altar and Grey Chapel is limited due to steps.

A separate car park is next to the church, behind St James’ Hall on Wellway. Guide books & handmade cards will be available to purchase. On Sunday there is a service of Holy Communion at 0800 and at 1115 a Simply Communion. If there are any baptisms they will take place at 1300. Contact for the day: Bob Young 01670 511407