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East Haddon (Northants)

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Norton (Suffolk)

Ixworth Thorpe (Suffolk)

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Nantwich (Cheshire)

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Llaneilian (Anglesey)

Llanbadrig (Anglesey)

Lower Peover (Cheshire)

Leverton (Lincolnshire)

Suffolk

Ufford: St Mary of the Assumption

Access: Open                                Findability: 2          

Little Saxham: St Nicholas

Access: Open                                Findability: 2          

Wordwell Web (2)

Wordwell: All Saints

Access: Open (CCT)                           Findability: 2          

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Covehithe: St Andrew

Access: Open                                   Findability: 2          

Wilby Web (69)

Wilby: St Mary

Access: Open                                   Findability: 2          

Blythburgh: Holy Trinity

Access: Open                                 Findability: 2          

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Long Melford: Holy Trinity

Access: Open                                 Findability: 2          

Dennington (1)

Dennington: St Mary

Access: Open                                 Findability: 2          

Heavenfield Web001

Huntingfield: St Mary

Access: Open                                 Findability: 2          

Ixworth Web006

Ixworth Thorpe: All Saints

Access: Keyholder on Application                                 Findability: 2          

Norton Web059 Earl Stonham L45

Norton: St Andrew

Access: Open                                   Findability: 2          

Earl Stonham: St Mary

Access: Open                                   Findability: 2          

Access: Status is from the “Keyholder” app which is available from the Google Playstore for a modest annual subscription. Be aware that statuses do change over time so it is always a good idea to check church websites before travelling a long way. Even “Open” churches are often (but not invariably) closed after 5.00 pm and may not open early. Also be aware that keyholders change quite often and that they do not undertake to be available all day every day - as I have sometimes found out to my cost!  If you can contact them in advance before making a long journey that is always recommended.

If you visit a church that is locked and no keyholder is listed at the church I have found that Churchwardens and Clergy can be helpful if their numbers are shown and if you ask them nicely! Sometimes they are surprised and gratified at your interest and have unpublished information and anecdotes.. Do always consider making a donation. If the Keyholder app says “Locked”, however, then in my experience your chances of gaining entry are minimal unless you make advance arrangements.

“CCT” = Run by Churches Conservation Trust

“Limited Opening Times” means that the church is open only on limited hours and/or days. Please note that these hours can be very limited - perhaps one or two hours a week. You must check with the church.

Findability: 3 = Major Sign-posted Church    2 = Easy to find   1 = Hard to find. Do your homework before visiting.

For contact details for individual churches visit http://www.achurchnearyou.com

Access Information  on this page is correct as at 25 October 2022

I cannot be held responsible for any abortive travel incurred by providing this information.