All Saints' Church, Langport
Somerset
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About This Church
'Hunky Punks' and the best stained glass in Somerset
All Saints, built mainly in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, stands on a hill near the River Parrett, overlooking the remains of a Benedictine abbey.
Its bold, pinnacled west tower, covered with gargoyles known locally as 'Hunky Punks', is a local landmark.
One of the church's special treasures is its east window, containing the largest collection of medieval stained glass in Somerset. The saints are shown in gloriously coloured robes with both animated and serene expressions.
Langport is a Champing Church so you can camp overnight in this historic church! Find out more here.
To donate to Langport, All Saints click the donate button below or text 'LAT' to 70191 to donate £10. Thank you.
Current Campaigns:
Another treasure at All Saints is the chancel ceiling. This late fifteenth century timber ceiling consists of the most beautiful carved scrolling vines with leaves in the centre of the coffers. We are currently running a fundraising campaign to restore the ceiling. Find out more here.
We are also currently fundraising for a project to add toilets and a servery to expand the possible cultural and entertainment uses for this beautiful church Find out more here.
Access Information
From adjacent road around an uneven but level flagstone path to the south porch with a level entrance on a flagstone south porch.
Access via a path to the south porch. There is a wooden ramp which requires positioning for access to the nave.
Facilities & Hire
Langport All Saints Church is available to hire for events and is a unique and beautiful venue.
Due to its historic nature the church has no heating, running water or toilet facilities so thought needs to be given for events longer than a couple of hours (e.g. portaloo hire).
There is electricity and electric lighting.
All Saints Church has a maximum capacity of 300 including performers, volunteers and staff.
If you would like to hire this church please contact us here.
- Church available for hire
- Volunteering opportunities
- Available for Champing
Volunteering opportunities
We are currently looking for volunteers at Langport 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.
History & Further Information
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.
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Somerset. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Directions
14 miles east of Taunton and 4 miles north east of Somerton off A378. A short walk up a steep hill from the centre of Langport. There is on road parking for a few cars next to the church.
Transport
Nearest railway station: Bridgwater (9.5 miles).
Community Information
Langport All Saints Church Plan
Click the link above to download a copy of the Church Plan which sets out the shared vision for the future of the church. This is a working document that will be updated on a regular basis. If you have any feedback or if you want to contact us about the church plan please drop us a line. When you write, please do give the name of the church, thank you!
All Saints' Church, Langport is in our West region.
Useful local links:
- Visit Somerset
- Family Days Out in Somerset
- Somerset & Dorset Family History
- Somerset Archaeological & Natural History Society
- Friends of Somerset Churches & Chapels
- Somerset is in the Diocese of Bath & Wells
- List of churches in Somerset
In April 2011 a group of young volunteers called the New Saints came together to start a project in partnership with us to find new ways of using the building in future.
