Church closed this week and next

Church closed to the public


The Church will be closed to the public during the week's commencing 2 November and 9 November due to restoration work.


Following a fire back in February, work to restore the North-East corner of the Lady Chapel will be commencing, restricting our ability to open to the public. The church lighting system is also undergoing the second phase of upgrade and this may lead to additional closures between now and Advent.


Please continue to check our social media and website for opening times, should you wish to visit. If you do not have access to either of these channels, please call the Parish Office number for more information.


We apologise for any inconvenience.


Coronavirus


Over the weekend, the government announced new measures to combat Coronavirus. Once the implications of this become clear, we will provide updated information  on our website about access to the church for private prayer and worship during the next month.


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