Access is via a long bridle path from the lane or adjacent Manor Farm - through a turnstile and across an uneven churchyard with no path to the north door. There are four steps down to the flag stoned porch.

St Arild's church is available to hire for events and is a unique and beautiful venue. It is also available for wedding blessings and funeral services.

Due to its historic nature the church has no electricity, running water or toilet facilities so thought needs to be given for events longer than a couple of hours. 

St Arild's can hold up to 60 people. If you would like to hire this church please contact us here.

This church has been used for exhibitions and is a versatile space. 

1 mile north of Didmarton and 6 miles south west of Tetbury off A433; access via footpath across the fields, opposite Lower Oldbury Farm, on lane running round north side of Didmarton village

Nearest railway station: Yate (8 miles)

Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church before you visit?

You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.

Gloucestershire & Bristol County Guide

This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Gloucestershire & Bristol. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.

St. Arild's Oldbury-on-the-Hill Guidebook

 

If you would like to volunteer at this church please contact Local Community Officer Isobel Milne imilne@thecct.org.uk

Click here to download a copy of the CP which sets out the shared vision for the future of the church. This is a working document that will be updated on a regular basis. If you have any feedback or if you want to contact us about the church plan please drop us a line. When you write, please do give the name of the church, thank you!

Oldbury on the Hill Church Plan 2023 May.pdf