Welcome to the parish church of St Withburga which is situated on the North side of the parish within the Holkham estate. Vehicle access is though gates from the coast road between Holkham Village and the Burnham Market turning. Worship during the winter months takes place in the Chapel at Holkham Hall which can be accessed via the main gates (drive right up to the Hall and access the Chapel through the brown door in the left wing) but the church remains open for visitors throughout the year.
You are welcome to join us for worship. We usually have worship in the Benefice on Sundays at 9.30am & 11.00am and on Wednesdays we worship alongside our Methodist brothers and sisters. Please check below for the venue and service type.
Wells Restoration
On July 3rd the 13 month delayed restoration project at St Nicholas Wells commenced. Some areas of the churchyard are cordoned off but there is access to the Chancel daily for quiet prayer and Sunday worship continues as normal in the Chancel.
Warham Camp 2023 Archaeological Dig Exhibition at All Saints Wighton open daily, admission free.
We have integrated our service pattern with the Burnhams Benefice so below is the complete list of services on offer across the two Benefices.
SERVICES:
Saturday 9th
10.50am Act of Remembrance Burnham Overy Staithe War Memorial
Sunday 10th November
8.00am BCP Holy Communion Burnham Overy St Clement
9.15am Act of Remembrance at Holkham War Memorial followed by service at Holkham St Withburga
10.50am Service of Remembrance followed by wreath laying at War Memorial Burnham Market St Mary
10.50am Act of Remembrance at Wighton War Memorial followed by service at Wighton All Saints
1.00pm Act of Remembrance inside church Warham All Saints
2.15pm Act of Remembrance & parade at Wells followed by service at Wells Congregational Church
6.30pm BCP Evensong Burnham Sutton All Saints
Tuesday 12th November
12.30pm Funeral of Alfie Hall at Holkham St Withburga followed by burial at Wells Cemetery
Wednesday 13th November
9.30am BCP Holy Communion Burnham Sutton All Saints
10.30am Prayer and Praise Wells Methodist Church, Theatre Road
CHURCH OPENING
Our church buildings are open for private prayer at the following times:
St Nicholas, Wells-next-the-Sea 10.00-4.00pm dailyWarham All Saints & St Mary Magdalene 10.00-4.00pm daily
Holkham St Withburga 10.00am - 4.00m daily
Wighton All Saints 10.00am - 4.00pm daily
The Burnhams churches are open at similar times.
From the beginning of 2024 Revd Brenda will only upload occasional special services on Sundays. However, four years-worth of live-streams and recordings of previous services are still available and can be watched by clicking here: Youtube Channel, St Nicholas Wells.
We are still praying and worshipping and our care for each other continues.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength . . . Love your neighbour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.”
The parish of Holkham St Withburga is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Norwich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.