St Andrew's Church, Ashford Bowdler, Ludlow, Shropshire

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Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible, but step at door.

On-road parking is available near to the Church in the village of Ashford Bowdler.

Brief description

"St. Andrew's is a historic, Grade II* listed church, situated on the banks of the River Teme in the small Shropshire village of Ashford Bowdler. St. Andrew's Church is in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford and one of the 6 Churches which make up the Benefice of Ashford, which together are served by Reverend Lynn Money.

The Church was founded in 1211 in the grounds of the Benedictine Priory of Bromfield. When it was originally built, St. Andrew's was at some distance from the River Teme; however centuries of erosion to the banks of the River Teme led to the Chancel of the church collapsing into the river in 1906; after which the Chancel was rebuilt. Further restoration had to be carried out at the start of the 21st century to safeguard the Church from collapsing into the river."

Address

St Andrew's, Ashford Bowdler, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 4DJ

Email

Contact form - link: Get in touch - Ashford Bowdler: St Andrew - A Church Near You

Phone

2021 Contact - Ann Lansdell: 01584 831268

Website

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/10399/

https://www.discovershropshirechurches.co.uk/south-west-shropshire/ashford-bowdler/

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1383609

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashford_Bowdler

https://facultyonline.churchofengland.org/church-heritage-record-ashford-bowdler-st-andrew-618369

Directions

SAT NAV: SY8 4DJ

St. Andrew's, is situated in the small village of Ashford Bowdler on the banks of the River Teme, just off the A49 route, approximately 2 miles/3.15 kilometres from Ludlow.

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information of the Church opening hours and details of Religious Services due to be held at St. Andrew's.

https://www.discovershropshirechurches.co.uk/south-west-shropshire/ashford-bowdler/

Transport

By Rail

Nearest Railway Station: Ludlow (3.4 miles/5.5 kilometres). (Situated on the 'Welsh Marches Line' between Shrewsbury and Hereford). Step-free access is available to platform 1 (to Shrewsbury) from the station car park. Platform 2 (to Hereford) is accessed via a footbridge with steps or a long steep footpath from the station forecourt to a path leading through a tunnel under the railway line , then to an accessible ramped pathway to/from Platform 2. Ludlow Station has no platform staff or wheelchairs available. Ticket Office with height-adjusted accessible counter and hearing loop available. No toilets or waiting room. Refreshments are available.

The nearest Train Station with more facilities available is Leominster ( 9.4 miles/15.1 kilometres).

By Bus

A very limited bus service operates from Ludlow to Ashford Bowdler : Bus Service no. 731 - operates once daily (Mon - Friday) from Ludlow (Packer Court) to Ashford Bowdler (Junction) which is a few minutes' walk from St. Andrew's Church.

Alternatively, it may be more convenient to travel from Ludlow or Leominster to Ashford Bowdler by taxi or private hire car service. Taxi ranks are situated outside both Ludlow and Leominster Railway Stations.

Amenities

Nearest refreshment and toilet facilities are situated in Ludlow.

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