St Andrews Church, Grafham, Bramley

St Andrew’s Church was lovingly designed, funded & built in 1861, by the renowned architect Henry Woodyer, who lived in Grafham. The Church was built in memory of his young wife, who died in childbirth. Next to it he built not only the vicarage but also a village school. It has many significant features including wall paintings; magnificent alabaster reredos representing the Tree of Life with angels; a unique set of 19th century banners - thought to be possibly the only surviving set of contemporary banners in the country. Find out more about the important connection between the Architect & an important British Artist that resulted in the creation of two Churches both dedicated to the wives they lost.

Volunteers will welcome & guide you to the ornate & tantalising details & relate the story of love of family & community that resulted in this prize of Victorian Heritage. There will be a display of the currently partially hidden features of this charming gem, along with information on the Guildford man who created it. Delicious refreshments also available to enjoy, along with the view to the Surrey Hills from our tranquil & ecologically significant country churchyard.

We are also participating in the Historic Church Trust Ride & Stride for Churches & look forward to welcoming cyclists and walkers. More information and sponsorship forms can be found on www.rideandstrideuk.org

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

1000 - 1600

Location & directions

St Andrew’s Church, Horsham Road, Grafham, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0LH

Directions:

Parking is available at the Grafham Rooms. These are located approximately 300m north of the Church. For those with mobility issues there is limited parking at Woodyer House next door to the Church.

Contact on day:

Barbara Salvage

Telephone number:

+447917365551

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The pavement at the lychgate entry is a little steep and uneven. The toilet is in the Church gardens and the terrain is a little uneven. For those with mobility issues there is limited parking at Woodyer House just south & next door to the Church.

Additional information

Parking is at Grafham Rooms. Approximately 300m north of the Church. For those with mobility issues there is limited parking at Woodyer House just south & next to the Church. Our toilet is a compostable toilet in the Church gardens. The ground is a little uneven.

Back to results