Bessingham: St Mary

This is one of the most delightfully set of churches, a little round towered church set above the narrow lanes of its parish in the deepest Norfolk countryside. The tower is of the 11th Century, and Pevsner compares the bell openings with those at Haddiscoe, observing that this is what the tower there might have been like before its later elaboration. The upper stage is largely constructed out of carstone, the gingerbread coloured stone found in the west of Norfolk. The church beside the tower is an almost complete rebuild of the 1870s, the 15th Century roodscreen being relocated to the great church at nearby Baconsthorpe where it now sits in the north aisle.

Currently this church is interregnum (that is without a vicar) so services are presided by the Rural Dean, Revd David Longe.

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Revd David Longe

Rector of the Matlaske Benefice
01263 577 252

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Carol Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Bessingham: St Mary
Address
High Street Bessingham Norwich, NR11 7JP, United Kingdom

Our Carol Service is one of the highlights of the Christmas season — a joyful celebration filled with well-loved carols, readings, and the timeless story of the birth of Jesus. Whether you have been coming to church for many years, haven’t been for a long time, or are simply curious to experience the wonder of Christmas in a traditional way, you will find a warm welcome here.

You don’t need to know the words or the tunes — just come and enjoy the music, the atmosphere, and the sense of community as voices join together in song. The service is family-friendly and open to all, offering a chance to pause in the busyness of December and to share in the hope and joy that Christmas brings.

We warmly invite you to join us, bring friends and family, and be part of this very special celebration.

Dear friends and neighbours, you are all warmly invited to a special evening at St Mary’s Church, Bessingham on Tuesday 29th July at 6pm for about an hour.