Facilities and features
Accessibility
Step-free access to church via the North door.
There is step-free access to all the building, except for the sanctuary.
Assistance dogs are welcome, as too are any well-behaved dogs.
In use at all services.
Limited on-street parking next to church. Please use Wingfield Barns car park on busy occasions.
Large print service sheets and hymn books are available on request.
Our Building
Grade 1 listed: contains the tomb of Elizabeth Plantagenet, sister to Edward IV and Richard III; also the tomb of the founder Sir John de Wingfield who was chief aide to the Black Prince.
De la Pole Arms is across the road.
Music and Worship
Our Evensong on the 3rd Sunday of each month uses the Book of Common Prayer.
Groups, Courses and Activities
We hold fortnightly Bible Study sessions on Tuesday evenings via Zoom, lasting an hour or so. Please email, if you would like to be included in the Zoom meeting.
The rural Coffee Caravan comes to Wingfield Barns, generally on the 3rd Tuesday morning of each month. Pancakes are served on Shrove Tuesday.
The benefice organises fortnightly get-togethers at the Hoxne Pavilion. Let us know if this is of interest.
The benefice organises a Youth Cafe one evening a month at the Hoxne Pavilion. Get in touch if this is of interest.
Help for Visitors
For groups by prior arrangement.
Provides information about the building and its patrons.
Daily 10:00-17:30 during British Summer Time. 10:00-15:30 during winter.
The marks on the column just inside the building where shepherds tied their dogs during services bear witness to this church having been dog-friendly for centuries. These days dogs which are under their owner's control are allowed access throughout the church. A dog-bowl of water is available at all times.
Other Features
The churchyard to the South of the church is maintained as a wildlife area.
We will be pleased to pray for God's blessing on you and yours. Get in touch if this is something that you would like us to arrange.