Facilities and features
Accessibility
We have an accessible toilet inside the building.
At the cattle grid opposite the church.
Our accessible toilet is part of our new facilities - it's an eco composting toilet that can be used just like a normal loo, just you don't need to flush.
On pavement c30m east of church
If you need accessible parking, our kind neighbour allows you to park there, from where it is a short distance along the pavement to the gate to the accessible path through the churchyard
We now have a long, but accessible path to allow access to the church. It has a gradient of no more than 1:15 and zig-zags through our churchyard. If you stop on the way you will be rewarded with stunning views to Worcestershire, Wales and beyond.
We have a hearing loop which we use for services
Our hymn and service books are available in large print.
Assistance dogs are welcome in church
We have a bean to cup coffee/chocolate machine and food vending machine which is stocked with snacks, water & tea including gluten and dairy free goodies.
Our path is wheelchair accessible, leading to level access into the church. There are steps up to the pews.
Our Building
We are open 9am-5pm every day. Please spend some time in our simple and peaceful church
We have a Bronze Award and are working towards a Silver Award - come and enjoy our churchyard which is managed to help wildlife.
In cold weather, come and warm up by our heaters.
Grade II listed Church with Grade II listed War Memorial in the churchyard
Music and Worship
We have a concert on 1 August 2025 and plan to offer occasional concerts following that. See our website stjohnsdoddington.org for more
A Positive Organ - if you can tell us more about it we'd love to hear from you! Unfortunately it is not used for services, so we sing to organ recordings for our hymns.
Groups, Courses and Activities
Our Event programme includes a different event most months - see our website stjohnsdoddington.org for more. We're starting a Knit and Natter group - let us know if you'd like to drop in to that.
Help for Visitors
We are now a heritage gateway to Titterstone Clee Hill and the rest of Shropshire Hills National Landscape. We have a wealth of information on display and via QR codes in the church as well as on our website stjohnsdoddington.org.
We have a bean to cup coffee/chocolate/tea machine, and a food vending machine stocked with a variety of snacks and drinks, including gluten and dairy free goodies.
An activity sketchbook for all ages, notebook, cards and more will soon be available.
St John's is open 9am-5pm every day.
You are welcome to bring your well-behaved dog to visit and to services.
Other Features
We use fairtrade products where possible
Items for Cleobury Mortimer food bank can be left in church in the box provided. Thank you for your help.
We have a PA system and a hearing loop.
The church is in Shropshire Hills National Landscape
If you would like to use the space please contact us - see our website stjohnsdoddington.org. If you don't mind the odd visitor dropping in, the space may be available during the day; or outside opening hours you can book the church.