St Tarcisius Catholic War Memorial Church
227 London Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3EY
Come and join our Birthday celebrations and celebrate 100yrs of St Tarcisius Catholic Church in Camberley. The only Catholic War Memorial Church in England. There will be Guided Tours of the church and Gardens - area's not usually open to the public. A birthday party to celebrate 100yrs of our fabulous history - the party takes place in the garden at the end of the walking tour on Saturday 7th September. If the weather is inclement the celebration will take place in the hall.
Ever wondered why the Priests have different coloured Vestments, and what all the Holy Vessels are called? Come and see our displays and learn about the Liturgical times of year and the celebration of the Eucharist, the most important aspect of our faith. There will be some everyday day Vestments worn during todays Masses and some really heavy ornate vestments of yesteryears.
Discover our connections to Lady Southwell who donated the land on which the church was built, the Blounte Family, the charge of the Light Brigade and marvel at the stained glass windows designed by Paul Woodroffe.
The Church is of Gothic Perpendicular style and has two amazing reredos' with such intricate carving, a crenelated Tower and a fabulous roof scape. Climb the tiny stairs to the organ loft and listen to the peel of Bells calling the Angelus, the call to mass and more.
A programme of events and a history booklet will be available.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 10.00 Mass, 1200-1600 Vestment & Holy Vessel display, tours at 1230,1330,1430. refreshments available.
- Sunday 08 September:
- 9.15 Mass, 1200-1800 flower, audio, visual displays.
- Monday 09 September:
- 0800-1800 Flower displays, audio/visual displays
- Tuesday 10 September:
- 10.00 Mass, 10.30-1800 Flower displays, audio/visual displays
- Wednesday 11 September:
- 10-1200 Adoration, 12.30-1800 Flower displays, audio/visual displays,
- Thursday 12 September:
- 0800-1800 Flower displays, audio/visual displays
- Friday 13 September:
- 0800-1800 Flower displays, audio/visual displays
- Saturday 14 September:
- 10.00 Mass, 10.30-1800 Flower displays, audio/visual displays
Location & directions
227 London Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3EY
- Directions:
- The Church which has a stone tower is located on the A30 London Road in Camberley, between the Atrium Carpark on Lower Charles Street and the Places Leisure centre on Grand Avenue. There is ample parking at the Atrium Carpark, car parking is not available on site.
- Contact on day:
- Fr Paul Turner
- Telephone number:
- +447497347731
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Wheel chair users will not be able to use the narrow staircase to the organ loft. Everything else can be negotiated with time and patience, there are 2 steps to negotiate if going into the garden, and the lawn is not level and so some strength may be required on the grass. Those with mobility issues will need to bring a helper to assist navigation of the 2 steps into the covered walkway and and if visiting the garden. Motorised wheel chairs/buggies will not fit through the old narrow walkways in the private areas and access to the garden will be limited.
Additional information
There will be Three 2 hour time slots for guided tours of the church and garden during the week. The tour of the Nave can be self navigated and a steward will take a group of 5 people at a time on a tour of the private areas. There is a walking tour on the Saturday afternoon 7th Sept. followed by a little birthday celebration in the garden - weather permitting. Tour dates and times will be available on the parish website www.cbparish.com The tour can be between 10 -20 minutes but you are welcome to stay longer to browse the displays in the church, or take tea in the garden weather permiting
- Max no of people per tour:
- 5
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
