The Poppyland Benefice, North Norfolk

The Poppyland Benefice was formed in 2012. It belongs to the Archdeaconry of Lynn and the Deanery of Repps.  It comprises the parishes of Antingham, Northrepps, Overstrand, Sidestrand, Southrepps, Thorpe Market and Trimingham.  Normally the Benefice comes together for joint services at 10am on the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month. Details of other services can be found on the individual church pages; please click on one of our seven churches for news and further details. 

Rector: The Revd Siân Reading Tel: 01263 833790. Email: [email protected] 

Services across the Poppyland Benefice

JULY 2026

Sunday July 19th

10am (HC) St. Mary’s Antingham (NR28 0NL)

10am (HC)St Mary’s Northrepps

10am (HC) St. Martin’s Overstrand

Sunday July 26th

10am (HC) St. Michael’s Sidestrand (NR27 0LT)

5pm St Mary’s Northrepps (Choral Evensong) 


HC = Holy Communion MW = Morning Worship


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Services in the Poppyland Benefice - 19 July

for 1 hour
Northrepps: St.Mary The Virgin
Church Road Northrepps Norwich, NR27 0LG, United Kingdom
St Mary's Church, Antingham
Church Lane Antingham North Walsham, NR28 0NL, United Kingdom
St Martins Overstrand
Cromer Road Overstrand Cromer, NR27 0NT, United Kingdom

10am (HC) St. Mary’s Antingham (NR28 0NL)
10am (HC)St Mary’s Northrepps
10am (HC) St. Martin’s Overstrand

Cluster Service at Antingham - 19 July

for 1 hour
St Mary's Church, Antingham
Church Lane Antingham North Walsham, NR28 0NL, United Kingdom

Our regular cluster service of Holy Communion for the parishes of Antingham, Southrepps and Thorpe Market

Benefice Service at Sidestrand - 26 July

for 1 hour
Sidestrand: St Michael
Cromer Road Sidestrand Cromer, NR27 0LT, United Kingdom

Our Benefice Service of Holy Communion with the representative of the Duchy of Lancaster, the Revd Canon Thomas Woodhouse, visiting.

Our churches

Safeguarding

Our Benefice is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact our principal PSO, Martin Castle, on 07817027589 or email [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor on 01603 882345 or email [email protected] . If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services

Diocesan Safeguarding Web Pages