St Peter's Church, Wolfhamcote, Warwickshire
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A church with a hard shell and a soft heart
This remote medieval church sprawls across its rough-tufted churchyard, the sole survivor of the lost village of Wolfhamcote that lies buried to the north. Close to the church are two abandoned railways and a flourishing canal. Its crooked windows, stout buttresses and multicoloured patchwork stone give it a tough, almost brutish appearance, but inside it is ordered and serene. Limewashed walls scatter light from huge windows on the church's treasures - a beautifully carved fourteenth-century screen, a Queen Anne Royal Arms, a Victorian Hood mausoleum and a collection of oak benches. The beamed roof of the chancel is a rustic marvel.
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 "WOL" to 70970 to donate £5 or 70191 to donate £10.
Thank you
For further information about this church please contact the Local Community Officer by email tgenever@thecct.org.uk
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Access information
Limited parking available next to churchyard. Access to entrance via mown path through churchyard. Access across a bumpy churchyard to the west porch. One step down to uneven porch and further step down to nave.
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Facilities & Hire
Due to the historic nature of ths building there is no electricity and toilet facilities are only available to those Champing.
There are some fixed pews and stacking chairs plus lots of space for performances in this beautiful building.
For more information about hiring this church please contact west@thecct.org.uk
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Directions
4 miles north west of Daventry; access off A428 Rugby to Southam road via country lane through the village of Flecknoe. Look for the sign to Wolfhamcote which leads along a gated farm track.
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Transport
Nearest railway stations: Long Buckby (7 miles), Rugby (9 miles).
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History & Further Information
St. Peter's Church, Wolfhamcote guidebook
More information and the church can be found on the Friends of Wolfamcote website
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Volunteering Opportunities
We’d love to hear from anyone who would like to join our volunteering team at this church. Could you help with history tours, cleaning, gardening or supporting events perhaps?
To find out more please contact our Local Community Officer:
Tracy Genever tgenever@thecct.org.uk
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Community information
Click here to download a copy of the Church Plan 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!
Latest church plan:
Wolfhampcote Church Plan - September 2024.pdf
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