St Andrew's Church, Greensted. Open daily. Free entry (although donations welcome).
Details
Accessibility:
Disability parking is located right outside the church. Gated entrance way with two wide steps down on pathway to church. Please cover feet on entry if footwear is muddy with the poly bags provided. There is a small raised beam through the doorway of the church, then the internal floor is laid to carpet. No toilets are available at this location.
Brief Description:St Andrew's church is in a small village called Greensted-juxta-Ongar. It is the oldest wooden church in the world and possibly the oldest wooden building in Europe.
Further Information:
Address:
St Andrew's Church, Church Lane, Greensted-juxta-Ongar, Essex CM5 9LD
Email:
Contact can be made via the website.
Phone:
PCC Secretary Amanda 01277 363268
Website:
http://www.greenstedchurch.org.uk/index.html
Opening Hours:
Open daily Summer: 10am-6pm. Winter: 10am-4pm. Guided tours can be arranged for groups at no charge, however a donation towards the upkeep of the church would be welcomed.
Directions
Situated 12.9 miles from Chelmsford via the, B1007, Greenbury Way, A414, Chelmsford Road, High Street (Chipping Ongar) and Greensted Road. OS TL 538029
Transport:
This location is best travelled to by car. For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.
Amenities:
The closest amenities to be found are Tesco Ongar and Sainsbury's Superstore - both located in Chipping Ongar - or The Bake House or The Fox and Goose, located 7.6 miles back along the A414 towards Chelmsford.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
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