Facilities and features

Accessibility

There is an external WC, referred to as "the Hobbit House" accessed through the path from the North Porch. This is open 0900 - 1600 each day. The WC has lighting, grab rails, hot and cold water and also a drinking fountain/water bottle filler outside to the right of the door.

There are baby changing facilities in the "Hobbit House"

The Church Car Park is on George's Lane, Sheviock. Drive past the houses and follow the signs to the car park.

There is an external ramped path to the accessible external toilet.

Please contact the church if you need to park close to the ramped West Gate and we can put cones out.

There is a ramped entrace to the churchyard from the West gate and we have portable ramps inside the church for entry via the South Porch.

Assistance dogs are welcome in church.

The Church Wardens will be happy to make any arrangements to help those with dementia feel welcome and to make the most of their visit.

We always try to offer Gluten Free alternatives for our refreshments


Our Building

Our church is open for individual prayer between 10:00 and 16:00 every day.

Sheviock Parish Church is a Grade 1 Listed Building

Located in the telephone box at the South Gate to the Churchyard


Music and Worship

We have two bells and would welcome anyone interested in bell ringing

Please see our programme of Heritage Gateway Funding Events

We have a rare Bevingdon Organ and would welcome any visiting organists to play this wonderful instrument.


Groups, Courses and Activities

Please see our Heritage Gateway Programme and Community Services listed on the Services page.


Help for Visitors

Please contact us to arrange a Guided Tour or a School's visit. Education Packs are available.

Guidebooks are available at our Heritage Information Point along with a screen and various heritage interpretation banners

The church is open every day from 0900 to 1600. We are happy to make special arrangements outside of these hours for specific requirements.


Other Features

We only use Fairtrade teas and coffee.

We have a Foodbank basket in the South Porch and list current urgent needs on this website.

We have audio-visual facilities for presentation, films and concerts.

Sheviock Parish Church is within a conservation area