St Lawrence's Church, Evesham, Worcestershire

Address:
Market Place, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4BG
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Opening times:
Open mornings: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (Closed Wednesdays). Open Saturday and Sunday afternoons April - September. Please contact tgenever@thecct.org.uk if you wish to go at a particular time outside these hours or if you would like a tour.
  • The Church of St Lawrence in Evesham, Worcestershire, is first mentioned in 1195, although most of the present structure dates from the 15th and 16th centuries. Photo: Andy Marshall
  • The early 16th-century chantry chapel of St Clement at St Lawrence's Church, Evesham, with richly panelled arches and a beautiful fan vaulted ceiling. The windows contain interesting glass by many of the major stained glass artists of the last 150 years. Photo: Andy Marshall
  • Originally built by the Benedictine monks of Evesham Abbey in the 12th century, St Lawrence's Church in Evesham stands close to both All Saints - still an active Anglican church - and the bell tower of what was once Evesham Abbey, making for a spectacular grouping of ecclesiastical architecture. Photo: Andy Marshall
  • The south chancel window at St Lawrence's Church in Evesham, by Alexander Gibbs (1864), depicts - in brilliant colours - the Four Evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, with their pens and books. Photo: Andy Marshall
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Centuries of inspiring craftwork

St Lawrence’s is full of activities for the whole family, taking you on a journey of historical discovery. Let your curiosity lead you to open boxes of treasures, wear a bishop’s mitre, peek around corners, try out the pulpit and summon ethereal music.

Nestled in the heart of Evesham’s historic centre, St Lawrence’s Church is part of a triptych of stunning architectural buildings, alongside the parish church of All Saints and the great perpendicular bell tower of the abbey.

The church - of Norman foundation but largely rebuilt in the 18th century - is imposing from the outside, displaying a great six-light window with elaborate tracery.

Once you step inside the true extent of detailed craftwork is revealed. Coloured light reflects throughout the chancel from the breath-taking stained glass windows that dominate the east wall. Depicting the last supper and the resurrection, they were designed by some of the most celebrated stained glass artists of the last 150 years.  

Discover the intricately patterned fan vaulted ceiling of the sixteenth-century chapel of St Clement. This beautiful space has richly panelled arches and houses a simple and elegant fifteenth-century font. 

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Please make a contribution towards the upkeep of this church via our at our red donate button. A donation can also by made by texting "EVM" to 70970 to donate £5 or 70191 to donate £10. 

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For further information about this church please contact the Local Community Officer by email tgenever@thecct.org.uk 

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