St Arild's Church, Oldbury-on-the-Hill, Gloucestershire
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A church that time forgot
This atmospheric church is dedicated to a little-known, pre-Norman saint, who is thought to have lived near Thornbury.
The simple interior is little changed since the eighteenth century with its box pews, a two-decker pulpit and reading desk suggesting that time has passed this building by.
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Access information
Access is via a long bridle path from the lane or adjacent Manor Farm - through a turnstile and across an uneven churchyard with no path to the north door. There are four steps down to the flag stoned porch.
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Facilities & Hire
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number 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
1 mile north of Didmarton and 6 miles south west of Tetbury off A433; access via footpath across the fields, opposite Lower Oldbury Farm, on lane running round north side of Didmarton village
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Transport
Nearest railway station: Yate (8 miles)
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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.
Gloucestershire & Bristol County Guide
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Gloucestershire & Bristol. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
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Community information
St Arild's Church, Oldbury-on-the-Hill, is in our west region.
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