All Saints Church Brixworth - a site of pilgrims and beyond

Imagine stepping back in time, to an era when Roman Britain was a distant memory, and the dawn of the Anglo-Saxon age was just beginning to break. It was in this historical interlude that the foundations of Brixworth's Parish Church were laid. Today, it stands proudly, a testament to over 1300 years of unwavering devotion and one of the largest surviving Anglo-Saxon edifice in all of England.
As you walk through its sacred halls, every corner seems to whisper secrets from its storied past. The walls, constructed from local stones and fragments of a Roman villa bear witness to centuries of transformation and pilgrimages. To the east, you will find the enigmatic remains of a ring crypt, a silent guardian of ancient rites and rituals, and to the west a rare example of an external stair-turret.
Why not join us for a free guided tour of the Church and then possibly extend your stay in Brixworth to participate in an organized Brixworth Heritage Trail? The walking tour, starting from the Church will take around 60 minutes, allowing you to delve into the heritage of the village and possibly build up an appetite for some homemade cakes and refreshments which will be available to purchase during your visit. Prepared and served by The Friends of All Saints Church, in the nearby Heritage Centre. We will also be organizing a children's scavenge hunt inside the Church and grounds to keep everyone entertained on the day.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

Church Tours scheduled at 1100, 1300 and 1500

Location & directions

All Saints' Church, Church Street, Brixworth, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 9BZ

Directions:

There is a signpost for the Church opposite the Coach and Horses public house, which is also the stopping point for the special bus sevices provided by Northampton Transport Heritage as part of this event. Stagecoach X7 service passes through Brixworth. The closest stop to the Church is opposite Dusty's Coffee & Kitchen.

Contact on day:

Hannah Brunton

Telephone number:

+447849689390

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

The Friends of All Saints Church will be onsite during the day and will be happy to answer any questions should you decide not the book a guided tour.

Booking website:

https://www.friendsofbrixworthchurch.org.uk/news-events/

Booking opens:

01 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

14 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Toilet facilities on site and accessible facilities are available in the Heritage Centre which is at the bottom of the road leading to the Church

Additional information

The Heritage Centre will also be open to the public from 10:30 until 17:00 and has a wonderful photographic display by Brixworth History Society entitled - How Times Have Changed. The Church also has a selection of publications for sale on the history of the church and the Saxon times.

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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