Church of St Martin of Tours, Elworthy
Somerset
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About this church
A church with an unusual outdoor staircase
Tucked into the hillside above the road, this thirteenth-century church has a distinctive battlemented tower with an unusual outside stairway.
Inside, there is medieval and Jacobean woodwork, which was delicately restored in the nineteenth century, including a screen across the chancel arch with the inscription, 'O Lord Prepare Our Arts to Praye'.
A little window near the Watchet alabaster font contains two charming fifteenth-century stained glass figures of saints.
Make a donation to St Martin of Tours Church here or text 'ELW' to 70191 to donate £10. Thank you.
For more information about this church please contact the Local Community Officer Marie Leverett via email on mleverett@thecct.org.uk.
What Visitors Say
Comments from our Visitors Book at Elworthy Church:
"Moved to tears - utter peace and perspective"
"Wonderful sense of the past"
Access information
Up a steep grassy, slippery slope from the lane to the north porch through the churchyard. Almost level entrance to a stone flag porch. Level access to the nave and chancel.
No off road parking is available - tuck into the side of the road near the church.
Volunteering opportunities
We are currently looking for volunteers at Elworthy to help with research, interpretation and talks, fundraising and events organising.
If you are interested in helping please email the Local Community Officer on mleverett@thecct.org.uk.
Facilities & hire
Elworthy church is available to hire for events and is a unique and beautiful venue.
Due to its historic nature the church has no heating, electricity, running water or toilet facilities so thought needs to be given for events longer than a couple of hours (e.g. portaloo hire).
Elworthy St Martin has a maximum capacity of 100 people including performers, volunteers and staff.
If you would like to hire this church please contact us here.
- Church available for hire
- Opportunities to volunteer
Directions
On the eastern edge of Exmoor Nationl Park, Elworthy St Martin is 12 miles north west of Taunton and 18 miles west of Bridgewater.
Transport
Nearest railway station: Taunton (12 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.
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Somerset. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Church Plan
Our church plans set out a shared vision for the future of the churches in our care. These working documents are regularly updated following meetings with our local communities.
Community information
If you have any feedback or if you want to contact us about the church plan Contact us please drop us a line. When you write, please do give the name of the church, thank you!
The Church of St Martin of Tours, Elworthy, is in our West region.
