St Michael & All Angels' Church, Brownsover
Warwickshire
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About this church
An oasis on the edge of Rugby
Beautiful woodwork fills this twelfth-century church, which was almost entirely rebuilt by Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1876 for Allesley Boughton-Leigh of nearby Brownsover Hall. The rebuilding was remarkably sympathetic, for example, the primitive window forms were reproduced or restored, rather than replaced with Scott's favourite Decorated style.
The church has an interesting and idiosyncratic collection of English and foreign carved woodwork, including a lovely organ case, made in 1660 for St John's College, Cambridge. The graveyard holds many family members and workers from the old Brownsover estate.
It is now used 6 times a year for services by the local parish and holds weekly prayer meetings too.
The upkeep of the church and grounds are supported by the Brownsover Hotel.
Please make a contribution towards the upkeep of this church via our donate button. A donation can also by made by texting "BRR" to 70970 to donate £5 or 70191 to donate £10. Thank you.
Access information
Up a grassy path to the west door, 30 metres from the lane. Level access and a single step up to the nave
Volunteering opportunities
We’d love to hear from anyone who would like to join our volunteering team at this church. Could you help with history tours, cleaning, gardening or supporting events perhaps?
To find out more please contact our Local Community Officer Tracy Genever: tgenever@thecct.org.uk.
Facilities & hire
This church has electric lighting and some heating.
There are no toilet facilities and limited parking.
Fixed pew seating.
Limited parking on the street.
To hire this church please contact west@thecct.org.uk.
- Church available for hire
- Opportunities to volunteer
Directions
1 mile north of Rugby, off A426 Leicester Road; at roundabout follow brown tourism sign to Brownsover Hall Hotel via Brownsover Lane; church in cul-de-sac off Brownsover Lane.
Parking for one or two cars in the lane.
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Transport
Nearest railway station: Rugby (0.9miles).
History & further information
St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Brownsover Guidebook
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.
Northamptonshire & Warwickshire County Guide
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Northamptonshire & Warwickshire. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Community information
Church of St Michael & All Angels, Brownsover is in our west region.
Click here 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!
Latest church plan:
Brownsover Church Plan August 2025
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