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Church Tour - Holy Rood Church

Holy Rood Rectory, Exchange Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0PJ

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

A chance to enjoy a guided tour of one of just two Grade 1 listed buildings in Watford. The tour will cover the history, architecture and artwork of the church, which was built in 1890 in the Gothic Revival style, to the design of John Francis Bentle

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This tour will touch on the history of the Catholic Church in Watford, and explain the social and historical context of the building, and how it came to be built. It will also illuminate the neo-gothic architectural vision of the architect John Francis Bentley, the foremost ecclesiastical architect of his day, who went on to design Westminster Cathedral. The tour will highlight the main architectural and artistic features of the church, including its abundance of stained glass, and how these reflect religious practice and belief. The church is open every day for public access but this tour is being run specifically for Heritage Open Days.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:
14:00
Friday 13 September:
14:00

Location & directions

Holy Rood Rectory, Exchange Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0PJ

Directions:
Enter via the church door in Market Street.
Contact on day:
Anthony Sheridan
Telephone number:
+447932623649

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Free tickets. Please book in advance. Limited to 20 people per tour.
Booking contact name:
Holy Rood Office
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking opens:
31 Jul 2024 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
12 Sep 2024 01:00 PM

Additional information

This tour does not include the Church Tower.

Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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