St Helen: Ranworth with Panxworth

A warm welcome awaits you at our wonderful historical church of St Helen. Known as the ‘Cathedral of the Broads’ it is situated in the picturesque villages of Ranworth with Panxworth on the Norfolk Broads.

Our Sunday gatherings at 09:30am are at the heart of our worship. We sing, pray, hear as God’s Word is read and learn together as it is preached. Services last about an hour, with time afterwards for refreshments and a chat in the Visitors Centre.

There has been a church in Ranworth since 1044 and we are honoured to carry the mantle showing the love of Jesus Christ as we serve our communities of Ranworth and Panxworth as well as friends and visitors to the Broads.

We are delighted to offer Baptisms and Weddings. It would be our privilege to help families with arrangements for Funerals.  

Our regular services, special services and events are advertised on the next pages.

Get in touch

Revd Cheryl Ramballi, Associate Priest. Les Cook, Treasurer

The Parish Church of St Helen Ranworth with Panxworth
Woodbastwick Road, Ranworth

NR13 6HS

Our website

This 14th and 15th Century church is open daily from 10am to sunset or 1730 whichever is the earlier.
The visitors center is open afternoons 2 pm to 430pm on Saturdays and Sundays

Safeguarding

Our parish of Ranworth with Panxworth: St Helen is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Norwich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO at [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor by email at [email protected] or phone on 01603 882345. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."

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