St Marys Church , Kempley Guided Tour
St Mary's Church, Kempley, Gloucestershire, GL18 2AT
This simple Norman church in Gloucestershire, remote from the village it once served, has the oldest timber roof of any building in England. Its greatest glory, however, comes from having some of the best preserved medieval wall paintings in Britain. Those in the chancel are particularly rare, dating from the early 12th century, and are the most complete set of Romanesque frescos in northern Europe.
As part of the 2024 Heritage Open Days Festival, expert volunteers from the Friends of Kempley Church will be sharing the history and secrets of this fascination site and its stunning wall paintings.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 08 September:
- 11:00
Location & directions
St Mary's Church, Kempley, Gloucestershire, GL18 2AT
- Directions:
- There is limited free car parking available on the roadside opposite the church.
- Contact on day:
- English Heritage
- Telephone number:
- +447880480811
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Booking is essential via Eventbrite
- Booking contact name:
- English Heritage
- Booking telephone number:
- +447880480811
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guided-tour-of-st-marys-church-kempley-and-its-medieval-wall-paintings-tickets-972072995497
- Alternative booking website:
- https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/st-marys-church-kempley/
- Booking opens:
- 02 Aug 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 06 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 12
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
