The Fiveways Benefice

The Fiveways Benefice is a family of five Church of England parish churches

Woodford Halse -St Mary the Virgin

Eydon -St Nicholas

Byfield -Holy Cross

Boddington -St John the Baptist

Aston le Walls -St Leonard

We are located in a rural area of outstanding natural beauty in south-west Northamptonshire, close to the borders of Warwickshire and Oxfordshire, whilst being part of the Diocese of Peterborough

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Holy Communion

In April, August. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Holy Cross, Byfield
Church Street Byfield Daventry, NN11 6XN, United Kingdom

This is the fourth Sunday joint service. There is one 9:30 BCP and one 11am Common Worship service in the benefice on each fourth Sunday. This a traditional Common Worship holy communion service with Hymns that moves in turn to a different church in the Benefice each month.

Holy Communion

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 45 mins
St John the Baptist, Boddington
Church Road Upper Boddington Daventry, NN11 6DL, United Kingdom

Join us for a traditional Common Worship holy communion service with Hymns

BCP Morning Prayer

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 6 Sep 2026
St Nicholas, Eydon
Eydon Daventry, NN11 3PQ, United Kingdom

A traditional language service of morning prayer from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer with hymns.

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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 Benefice Safeguarding Officer (BSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our BSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the BSO Lesley Palmer 01327 264374 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [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."

Diocese Safeguarding Page