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St Bartholomew’s Church, Benthall, Broseley, Shropshire, TF12 5RX

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Accessibility

St Bartholomew's Church is situated within Bentham Gardens, a short walk from the visitor car park and from Benthall Hall; the Church includes the Visitors' Reception for Benthall Hall.

Parking: There are 3 designated disabled parking spaces in the main visitors' car park of Bentham Hall - the disabled parking spaces are situated 60 metres/65 yards approx. from St. Bartholomew's Church. There is also a drop-off point for Visitors outside the church.

The main entrance pathway into St. Bartholomew's Church has a large stone-built memorial tomb alongside it facing the entrance to the church which may partially obstruct wheelchair access. Access to the church entrance between the tomb and doorway is approximately 3 feet 11 inches/ 120 cm wide (please see photo slide of the church entrance. The staff or volunteer on duty inside the entrance to the church at the Visitors' Reception Desk will greet visitors outside the building on arrival.

Accessible toilet: Located at the rear of the Benthall Hall.

Assistance Dogs Welcome.

The Gardens contain some sloped areas.

Brickwork path and brick access ramp to the tea-terrace outside the tea-room in Benthall Hall. (Stepped-access only to tea-room inside the Hall).

Brief description

St. Bartholomew's Church, together with Benthall Hall and Gardens in whose grounds St. Bartholomew's is situated, are owned by the National Trust. St. Bartholomew's was sold to the National Trust in 2015, after the church was decommissioned by the Church of England.

St. Bartholomew's was built in 1667 after the English Civil War on the site of the previous, medieval Church building. It is a rare example of a church built during the Restoration period and is a Grade II* listed building.. A considerable amount of restoration work has been carried out to St. Bartholomew's, including to it's roof, bell tower, exterior paintwork, interior woodwork and plasterwork.

Admission Charges are applicable to Benthall Hall and Gardens in which St. Bartholomew's Church is located - for further details and current visitor charges see: Benthall Hall | National Trust. Free entry for members of the National Trust and children under 5 years old.

Pay and display parking in the car park ( February 2022: currently £2 per day or free for National Trust members and visitors to the Gardens only).

Address

St. Bartholomew's Church, Benthall Hall and Gardens, Broseley, Shropshire, TF12 5RX

Email

benthall@nationaltrust.org.uk

Phone

01952 882159

Website

Restoring the Restoration church | National Trust

Directions

1 mile north-west of Broseley (B4375), 4 miles north-east of Much Wenlock, 1 mile south-west of Ironbridge (B4373).

SAT NAV: The 'National Trust' Benthall Hall and Gardens website ( where St. Bartholomew's Church is situated) recommends visitors to: follow Sat Nav directions to Much Wenlock or Broseley, then follow local brown tourist directional signs for the property, to avoid narrow roads.

Map of Benthall Gardens, showing the location of St. Bartholomew's Church and the church's proximity to Benthall Hall and to the Visitor car park: 1431729794999-benthall-hall.pdf.

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.

Transport

By train: Telford Central (7½ miles). (Note: As at February 2022 - construction work of a new pedestrian bridge between platforms is underway and the passenger lift is not in use at the present time . The station website currently advises that there is a '..long route between platforms via ramp and public footpath'. Disabled passengers are advised to contact the station for updated information on access to the station before travelling and to arrange passenger assistance.

Telford Station facilities: Refreshments Kiosk, Toilets and National Radar key-operated disabled toilets. All toilets situated in the Booking Hall and are open during Booking Hall opening times only. Waiting room. Taxi rank on station concourse.

By bus: Arriva services no. 18 - Telford to Much Wenlock. For up to date time table visit: www.arrivabus.co.uk/midlands/services/18---telford-to-much-wenlock/

Amenities

Visitors' Tea-room in Benthall Hall, situated on the ground floor with an indoor tea room area (stepped-access only) and an outdoor tea-terrace (ramped access).
Visitors Toilets and Accessible toilet located in the Gardens to the rear of the Hall.
Guided tours available (booking details - see website).
No gift shop .

Travel Information

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