Make this page my homepage
- Search using interactive map
- Complete list of churches
- Revealing royal arms
- Discover wallpaintings
- Using our churches
- Home
- Our churches
- Complete list of churches
- Little Washbourne, Gloucestershire (St Mary's Church)
Hidden in an orchard with spectacular views of the Cotswolds and Bredon Hill, the setting of Little Washbourne church is very beautiful.
The walls are of warm local stone with Cotswold slate roofs to match and, though considerably rebuilt over the years, the structure is largely Norman.
Its interior is simple and light, with flagged floors, plastered walls, traces of Medieval wallpaintings and lovely Georgian furnishings.
The churchyard has only one grave as the ground is waterlogged – legend says it is that of a boy who drowned and now mischievously haunts the nearby Hobnails Inn.
Discover more about the wallpaintings in this church
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
6 miles east of Tewkesbury, off B4077; 5 miles east of M5 junction 9; coming from Tewkesbury, turn left 200 metres before The Hobnails Inn
Nearest railway station: Ashchurch (5 miles). Bus route numbers 2, 526
SO 989 334
01/05/12
Following on from the success of our Discover Wallpaintings project last year we are delighted to announce the launch of…
St Lawrence's Church, Evesham, Worcestershire
150 years of stained glass art
Church of St John the Baptist, Strensham, Worcestershire
A dazzling interior
Sudeley Castle and Gardens
Heritage site
Hailes Abbey
Founded by the Earl of Cornwall in thanks for surviving a shipwreck. It housed a renowned relic, the Holy Blood of Hailes': allegedly a phial of Christ's blood. Great picnic spot. Audio tours.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Click on images to view larger
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Bristol & Gloucestershire County Guide (PDF, 4.6mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Bristol & Gloucestershire. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
St Lawrence's Church, Evesham, Worcestershire
150 years of stained glass art
Market Place, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4BG
See church page
Church of St John the Baptist, Strensham, Worcestershire
A dazzling interior
Church Road, Strensham, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR8 9LW
See church page
St Mary's Church, Shipton Sollars, Gloucestershire
A past cowshed
Shipton Sollars, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 4HU
See church page
Hailes Abbey Founded by the Earl of Cornwall in thanks for surviving a shipwreck. It housed a renowned relic, the Holy Blood of Hailes': allegedly a phial of Christ's blood. Great picnic spot. Audio tours. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/hailes-abbey
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Goucestershire churches are in CCT’s West region.
Explore Gloucestershire tourism website
Gloucestershire Local History Society
Gloucestershire Family History Society
Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
A narrow gate leads to a grassy path to the porch. Path is level but difficult for wheelchairs.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
Hiring our churches
FAQs
Job vacancies
Useful links
Latest news
Website feedback
Terms of Use
Privacy, Cookies & Security
Accessibility
Sitemap
Write to us:
Society Building, 8 All Saints Street
London N1 9RL
Give us a call:
0845 303 2760 (9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday)
Email us:
central@thecct.org.uk
Help us conserve over 340 historic churches across England.
Your donations
Donate just £2 a month
Your time
Become a volunteer
Your support
Become a Supporter of CCT
© The Churches Conservation Trust 2013 / Registered Charity Number 258612
CMS: New Brand Vision | Website design: designbystructure Ltd
Watch our videos on Vimeo
Have you visited this church?
Why not share your experience with us?
Comments
There have been no comments made yet.
Write a comment
Please try another code if you can't read the letters and numbers.