Holy Trinity Church, Blatherwycke, Northamptonshire

Address:
Main Street, Stamford, Northamptonshire, PE8 6YW
How to find us | Access information
Opening times:
Open daily, 10am – 4pm. Pedestrian access only to the church, via signed footpath. For enquiries about this church, please contact Karen Moore on 07876 324 554 or [email protected].
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A plum pudding for old men

With its tower seen standing behind a curtain of trees, above a lake and close to the stables of the vanished mansion, this lovely church dates back to the twelfth century and enjoys a memorable setting. The church is partly Norman but shows work from most centuries from the twelfth onwards and its roofs are tiled with Collyweston slates. The windows are filled with dazzling stained glass some by J R Clayton and C E Kempe and Co.

In addition to monuments to the Stafford and O'Brien families who lived here, there is a 1650 tablet by Nicholas Stone engagingly commemorating the poet Thomas Randolf, who ended a short and dissipated life while visiting Blatherwycke. There is also one with a bequest of 'a plum pudding on Christmas day'; to six old, poor men in the parish.

Blatherwycke Guide

To donate by text, please text 'BLE' to 70970 to donate £5 and to 70191 to donate £10. Thank you.

  • Access information
    Access to the church is via a 500 yard walk along a grassy path. Footpath signed from the sharp bend in the road at the southern end of the village.
  • Facilities & Hire
    Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a small number have heating, running water or toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. 
  • Directions
    9 miles south west of Stamford, off A43; take country road to village of Blatherwycke; church within Blatherwycke directly off main village street
  • Transport

    Nearest railway station: Stamford (7.8 miles)

  • History & Further 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.

    Warwickshire & Northamptonshire County Guide 2012

    This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Warwickshire and Northamptonshire. Printed copies of the county guides are also available at the church.

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