Facilities and features
Accessibility
We have a portable toilet, tastefully screened.
There is space for about 8 cars including one designated for disabled drivers/passengers
One designated space; there is a shingle path to the church, wide enough for a wheelchair or pram/pushchair
A defibrillator is available at the Village Hall, about a mile distant (IP21 4LT)
There is a small portable ramp to facilitate access
There are large print copies of our simple guide. Our hymn books are standard but very clear print.
Our Building
Visitors are welcome at all times.
St Margaret's is Listed Grade 2*
St Margaret's has applied for a Bronze Award
Music and Worship
St Margaret's has three bells, which have been adapted to chime rather than ring.
We occasionally have concerts given by a local A Capella choir and would be open to suggestions from other groups.
There is a pipe organ, regularly serviced.
A BCP Service of Holy Communion takes place at 9.30am on the fourth Sunday of each month, in addition to a more relaxed Village Service on the third Sunday.
Groups, Courses and Activities
Occasional studies within the benefice. For information, contact the Churchwarden [email protected]
Messy Church for our benefice is held in Syleham's Village Hall at 4pm on the first Sunday of each month. There are craft activities, story, song and prayers and a scrummy tea!
There is a branch of the Mothers' Union for the Benefice and based in Hoxne. Branch leader is Cathie McGregor 01379 668434
Help for Visitors
There is a simple guide leaflet, also available in large print
Every day
Other Features
We endeavour to support free trade.
Part of our churchyard is managed as a County conservation site