St Barnabas Church (Church of England) Church Lane, Horton-cum-Studley, Oxfordshire OX33 1AW

Details

Accessibility

Limited on-street parking outside the church.

Please note: Church Lane is narrow in places.

A pavement leads from the double gates to the porch entrance.

The grounds and graves are unpaved.

A portable ramp is available for access to the church's interior.

The Nave is accessed via a step. 

The central aisle leads to the Chancel and altar and is accessed by several steps.

Guidebooks and postcards on the church architecture are available from the church shop.

Brief description

St. Barnabas Church is a Grade II* listed building from the 1860s, designed by architect William Butterfield (1814-1900) in the Gothic revival style. William Butterfield - Wikipedia

"The Cooke Family of Beckley donated money for building the church, vicarage, and school."

The Chancel, Nave, North Aisle and West Belfry were designed by Butterfield and built using local yellow bricks with red and blue banding. Butterfield also designed the Font and Reredos.

"Frederick Preedy and A. Gibbs designed the stained-glass windows, whilst the Millennium Window - 'Son of Encouragement' was designed by Nicholas Mynheer."

"The Chair with a craved crown (to the right of the altar), was used by King Charles I before the Battle of Boarstall (1642-1946) and given to the church by Captain John Henderson. Hilda Henderson (daughter) designed and painted the World War One Memorial which shows portraits of the men."

A short guide on the "History of the Church" and its architecture can be downloaded (free) History_flyer_v3_web_version.pdf (acny.uk)

A full architectural description of the church's interior and exterior is available online from the British Listed Buildings website. Church of St Barnabas, Horton-cum-Studley, Oxfordshire (britishlistedbuildings.co.uk)

Address

Church Lane, Horton-cum-Studley, Oxfordshire OX33 1AW

Email

Church Warden: Lynda Whitaker

lyndawhitaker@btinternet.com (Correct 2023)

Phone

Lynda Whitaker - 01868 358838

Website

St Barnabas Church - A Church Near You

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/163/

Directions

From Oxford - head north-east on A4142 for 10.5 miles

From Bicester - head south on A41 for 13 miles.

Opening Times

2023: The church is open daily for private prayer and visitors between 09.00 - 16.00.

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

Transport

Amenities

Public Houses and shops are located in nearby Oxford and Bicester