All Saints' Church, Vange, Essex
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A simply joyful church
This red-tiled medieval church with its tiny bell cote stands on a hill in a large and lovely churchyard. The banded brick and stone are beautiful and the plain and simple light interior help to make All Saints' a place of peaceful joy.
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Gardening Day at All Saints' Church, Vange
13 May 2018 - 13 May 2018
Join the team for a gardening day at All Saints - a great way to meet new people, and help to keep the churchyard welcoming and presentable.
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Annual General Meeting of the Friends of All Saints', Vange
13 May 2018 - 13 May 2018
Hear what's been happening at the old church and Have your say! Put your suggestions forward for future events.
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"A Midsummer Night's Dream" - Live performance in the joyful church at Vange
02 June 2018 - 02 June 2018
"I have had a most rare vision. I have had a dream, past the wit of man to say what dream it was.”
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'Pop-up Tea Party' at All Saints' Church, Vange
23 June 2018 - 23 June 2018
Enjoy some home made cake. Bring a friend and share your story.
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'Pop-up' Photo Display at All Saints' Church, Vange
21 July 2018 - 21 July 2018
A display of Old Vange photos courtesy of Basildon Heritage.
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Heritage Weekend at All Saints', Vange
15 September 2018 - 16 September 2018
You must come and see the parachute wedding dress from 1945!, plus displays of photos from 100 weddings.
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Commemoration of the end of the First World Way, at All Saints, Vange
10 November 2018 - 10 November 2018
To commemorate the ending of WW1 on the 11th November, 100 years ago.
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Friends 'Star' Christmas Tree at All Saints, Vange
01 December 2018 - 31 December 2018
Every day during December - come and revive some memories of your loved ones at All Saints Church in Vange.
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Access information
There is a small step into the church.
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Facilities & Hire
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating, running water or toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor.
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Directions
On southern outskirts of Basildon, off A13. From the A13 and A176 Five Bells Interchange; Vange is signed along the B1464. Follow the historic church sign on the B1464.
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Transport
Nearest railway station: Basildon (1.5 miles)
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History & Further Information
Useful information:
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church 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.
Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, and London County Guide 2012
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex & London. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
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Community information
Useful local links:
- Visit Essex tourism website: www.visitessex.com
- Essex Society for Family History: www.esfh.org.uk
- History of Essex website: www.historyhouse.co.uk
- Essex Society for Archaeology & History: www.essex.ac.uk
- Essex churches website: www.essexchurches.info
- Friends of Essex Churches Trust: www.foect.org.uk
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