Church Tour - Holy Rood Church
Holy Rood Rectory, Exchange Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0PJ
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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)
