St Laurence, West Woodhay

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St Laurence, West Woodhay

A beautiful, well-maintained Church which is kept open. It was built in 1883; but two West Woodhay churches preceded it. Fortunately for us, the evidence for the two vanished churches is precise - and available.

The current church was built by William Henry Cole, who had bought the West Woodhay Estate in 1880. The architect was Sir Arthur Bloomfield, a prolific Victorian architect, who provided a simple flint and Bath stone church in the then favoured Early English style and of much the same size as the two earlier churches.

Striking features of the sanctuary are three high-relief carvings by the Belgian, Goyer. The organ is by the younger Henry Willis. It was installed at much the same time as the vestry screen - which is a memorial and thanksgiving for the relief of Ladysmith and of the ending of the Boer War.

ServicesTwo Common Worship Communion Services with a regular congregation of 10 which can swell to up to 100 for Festival services.An occasional lay led service of Compline.Accessibility

Roadside parking only. There are no toilets at the church and no hearing loop is installed.

A ramp is available to aid with wheelchair access.