Heritage Open Days - St Andrew’s Church, Woodwalton

About

A spectacular church glimpsed by hundreds from the East Coast train line each day, but a church few have seen inside. Come and see the recent works funded by the Culture Recovery Fund!

St Andrew's church is on the move. It's been moving for over a century. This church posed one of the most acute of all the conservation challenges faced by the Friends of Friendless Churches but thanks to assistance from the Culture Recovery Fund, it's now doing better than ever!

Due to structural issues, this handsome church is rarely open to visitors. However, it is no longer friendless: a tireless group of local people have tamed the churchyard, tidied the interior of the church and raised interest in the building. They have been indispensable allies in securing the future of St Andrew’s.

In terms of architectural history, the tower dates largely from the reconstruction of 1860, but substantial areas of the shell and much of the interior are medieval. A particularly striking feature of the interior is the disparity between the south arcade which is Early English in date and the north arcade which is distinctively Perpendicular in its use of shields on the capitals. Contents include a collection of early stone coffin lids and fine Neo-Classical monuments in the chancel.

Recently, the Friends have completed a round of repairs to the nave and aisles - we are proud to show the finished works to visitors. Volunteer stewards will be present to guide visitors and provide information.

Event Times

Saturday 17 September: 1400-1700
Sunday 18 September: 1400-1700

Booking Details - No booking required

Access - Internally, the floors are undulating and uneven due to structural movement.

COVID-19 Considerations - This event will run in line with local & national government guidelines at the time of the festival.

Additional Information
friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/wood-walton/
www.woodwalton.org.uk/

Directions - The church is located on its own in the fields about a mile north of the village. Visitors may drive across the field access track and park outside the churchyard.

Organised by - Friends of Friendless Churches