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Mothering Sunday 2008 at Charlcombe Parish Church
Mothering Sunday 2008 at Charlcombe Parish Church

Charlcombe Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Charlcombe Parish Church is over 1000 years old and probably the oldest church in Bath.

It is dedicated to The Blessed Virgin Mary.

See the illustrated guide book for more...

Charlcombe, St Stephen's (Lansdown Rd) and Christ Church (Julian Rd) are your Local Ministry Group for North Bath.

St Mary's Roof Appeal 2009

A recent discovery of decay and damage to the stone roof of the church and tower has forced the Church Council to launch an appeal to raise funds to preserve this much loved local treasure. Find out more.

Richard Brooke - our Licensed Reader
Richard Brooke - our Licensed Reader

Monthly retreats

Monthly retreats in the Charlcombe Church Quiet Garden are available in the summer months. For further details, contact Richard Brooke on 01225 420547.

See also the Quiet Garden Trust website.

The water of the Holy Well has been used since the 6th Century, and is still used today for baptism
The water of the Holy Well has been used since the 6th Century, and is still used today for baptism

Weddings, baptisms and funerals

For information about using Charlcombe Parish Church for your special occasion, see the main Bookings page or contact the Church Office.

Times of worship

9am every Sunday
Sung Eucharist

5.30pm on the 2nd Sunday of each month - Evensong