St Agatha's Church, Llanymynech, Shropshire

Details

Accessibility

• Fully accessible - ramp for entrance available..
• Step-access only to some areas of St. Agatha's Church (Chancel including the choir stalls, the Sanctuary and the overhead Gallery at the western end of the building). 
• Hearing Induction Loop.
• On-street parking available outside the churchyard gate.
• Pathway leading through the churchyard to the church entrance (West Door) is on a gentle gradient. 

Brief Details 

St. Agatha's is the Parish Church of the village of Llanymynech whose main street on its western side lies in the county of Powys in Wales and on its eastern side lies in the county of Shropshire in England. St Agatha's Church is just inside the eastern side of the village so is situated in Shropshire, England  (although its parish encompasses the whole village on both sides of the border!).The Church is in the Anglican Diocese of Lichfield. 

St. Agatha's is a fine and historic, Grade II Listed building: its present building dates from 1843 but a church has been situated on its site for centuries. It is set in a Conservation Area. The church has a very interesting history; in 1915 in common with other churches on the Welsh-English border the parishioners held a vote on whether St. Agatha's would remain as part of the Church of Wales or affiliated to the Church of England - the vote was for the latter so St. Agatha's became part of the Anglican Diocese of Lichfield. 

Email 

Church Secretary: llanymynech.secretary@borderparishes.org.uk

Phone

Rev. Kathy Trimby - tel: 0169 590025 or  ring:  Church Benefice Office: 01691 676383

Website

Llanymynech – Border Benefice (borderparishes.org.uk)

Llanymynech S.Agatha - A Church Near You

History of St. Agatha's Church :Llanymynech Parish Church 

Directions

Situated on the English/Welsh border approximately 5.7 miles/9.17 kilometres from Oswestry and 9 miles/14.48 kilometres from Welshpool. St Agatha's Church is situated just off the A483 in the village of Llanymynech, close to the junction with the B4398. 

Opening Times

(Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change)

Services (as at September 2021):

2nd Sunday9.00 am Morning Prayer

3rd Sunday11.00 am Holy Communion

4th Sunday9.00 am Morning Prayer

5th Sunday Benefice service

Midweek communion:

First and third Wednesdays of the month at 10.30am.

Morning prayer is said in church during the week from Monday to Thursday. 

Transport

By Train: 

Nearest railway stations:

Gobowen ( near Oswestry, Shropshire) (approximately 9.2 miles/14.8 kilometres from Llanymynech): situated on the Shrewsbury-Chester railway line. The station has: Step-free access to Platform 1 (to Shrewsbury) via a path with slight gradient from the main road.  Step free access to Platform 2 (to Chester) via a path from the main road. No toilets, waiting room or refreshment facilities available (nearest station  to Gobowen with these facilities is at Shrewsbury).  

Welshpool (Powys) (approximately 9.6 miles/15.45 kilometres from Llanymynech): situated on the Shrewsbury- Aberystwyth and Pwllheli railway line. The station has: Step free access to Platforms 1 (to Shrewsbury) and Platform 2 (to Aberystwyth and Pwllheli) from the car park via a long footbridge with ramps and handrails. No toilets, waiting room or refreshment facilities available (nearest station to Welshpool with these facilities is at Shrewsbury). 

By Bus: 

Bus service nos. T12 and 72 operate regularly between Oswestry (Park Gates) and Llanymynech, Caenant. (Approximately 2 minutes' walk from St. Agatha's Church) (bus journey 12-18 minutes).  

Bus service no. T12 also operates regularly between Welshpool (Post Office) and Llanymynech (Lion Hotel). (Approximately 2 minutes' walk from St. Agatha's Church) (bus journey 25-35 minutes). 

Amenities

• Toilet facilities including accessible toilet are available in the church hall, just across the church yard. 
• Small carpark in the church yard; more parking available nearby in the village.
• Refreshment facilities available in the village and in the surrounding area.