St Alkmund's Church Tower Tour
St Alkmund's Church, Church Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1LB
St Alkmund's is the parish church of Whitchurch and is a Grade I listed building. This is an opportunity to mount the many steps to the top of the church tower, exploring each floor as you go. The climb will take you past the ringing room and allow a view of the clock mechanism. Continue past the church bells before reaching the roof. The top of the tower affords a magnificent view of the surrounding countryside and diagrams identify major landmarks.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 13 September:
- Tour: 1030, 1115, 1200, 1330, 1415, 1500 and 1545
- Saturday 14 September:
- Tour: 1030, 1115, 1200, 1330, 1415, 1500 and 1545
Location & directions
St Alkmund's Church, Church Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1LB
- Contact on day:
- curator
- Telephone number:
- +441948664577
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- The tower tour is only suitable for the relatively fit and able, as the stone spiral steps are narrow and steep. Please note that experience has shown that this tour is not suitable for children under 10 and no exceptions will be made.
- Booking contact name:
- Whitchurch Museum & Archives
- Booking telephone number:
- +441948664577
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 29 Aug 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 14 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
The tower tour is only suitable for the relatively fit and able, as the stone spiral steps are narrow and steep. Please note that experience has shown that this tour is not suitable for children under 10 and no exceptions will be made.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 9
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
