St. John the Baptist, Bodicote, Banbury, Oxfordshire.
Details
Accessibility
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/5406/
2025:
"Accessible Parking: One space in the car park is reserved for those with a disability who require easy access to the church.
Assistance dogs: welcome in the church.
Accessible toilets: in Church House
Hearing loop: There is a sound system and those leading the service use microphones so they can be heard in all parts of the church. The Induction Loop helps those who use hearing aids.
Parking: Limited car parking available in the Church House car park. Please note, you park here at your own risk.
if parking on the street, please park considerately.
Large print: Copies of the newsletter and some service books available in large print
Baby changing facilities: Available in the accessible toilet in Church House, next door to the church.
Defibrillator: Positioned on the front wall of Church House."
Brief description
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/5406/
2025:
"Bodicote is a friendly and flourishing church serving the village and neighbouring areas, including the new Longford Park houses and parts of Cherwell Heights.
The church of St John the Baptist has been a key part of Bodicote for over 800 years, supporting the community and allowing people to worship God through prayer and services. We welcome all people of all ages who want to join us or find out more about the Anglican faith.
The church holds regular prayer and discussion groups. We have strong links with Bishop Loveday C of E Primary School and both of the other two schools within our parish - The Grange Community Primary School and Longford Park Primary School. Children form Kingsfield Nursery visit the church for special services. A member of our Ministry Team takes regular services in Fairholme House Residential Care Home.
We also organise a programme of both regular and one-off social and fundraising events, to which all are welcome. Full details can be found in our bi-monthly parish magazine and on our Facebook page.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!"
Address
Church Street
Bodicote
Sussex
Phone
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/5406/
2025:
Churchwardens, Lynne Philpot and Rob Kirk: 07840 646651
Website
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/5406/
Directions
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/5406/find-us/
Opening Times
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/5406/
2025:
"The church is open from 9am to 4pm daily for private prayer and reflection. We have a pebble pool which anyone is welcome to use. The pebbles are offered up in prayer during the Wednesday morning service each week.
There is also a book and jigsaw exchange.
Please be mindful of the usual services plus the possibility of funerals or other special services when making your visit."
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
According to Google Maps, Banbury station is 2.4 miles away.
Amenities
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/5406/
2025:
"Our building:
We are a Grade II* listed building
Music and Worship:
Bodicote Church is fortunate to have a ring of 8 bells and an enthusiastic team of ringers who practise every Monday evening. The bells are rung each Sunday before the 9.45am service and of course at other special events such as weddings. Bodicote ringers have links with our neighbouring churches and meet for some social events.
For more information, please contact Martin Saunders on 01295 265067.
Occasional concerts are held in church, to suit differing musical tastes.
Details will be found in our "services and events" section as well as on our newslettrs and Facebook page.
Although we do not currently have a permanent organist, we invite visiting orhanists to play at some of our special services.
The 8am Sunday morning service uses the Book of Common Prayer
Groups, Courses and Activities:
Advent and Lent courses are run each year. Our congregation are encouraged to make use of the Bible Reading Fellowship notes which can be ordered through our church representative, Lynne Philpot, who can be contacted via our office email.
Help for Visitors:
Available in Church House (not the Church building itself)
The password can be found on the noticeboard.
The church is usually open daily between 9am and 4pm for private prayer.
There is also a book and jigsaw exchange for anyone to make use of.
Open daily between 9am and 4pm for private prayer and meditation when no service is happening.
Other Features:
We aim to be a Fairtrade church
Although we don't host a foodbank, there is a collection box for donated items inside church and we support the local food bank with our Harvest offerings each year.
We have a hall which is available for hire at very reasonable rates. More information is available on a separate page https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/5406/page/85853/view/
For more information or to make a booking please contact Nicholas Hart on 01295 253747 or e-mail:ncahart@hotmail.co.uk
We were recently given the Eco Church Silver Award for our care of the environment.
We have swift boxes in our tower, bird boxes in the churchyard and recycling boxes for used ink cartridges and postage stamps, currency and jewellery, mobile phones and some other small electrical items."
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
1.25 miles*
Banbury Library, Banbury, Oxfordshire
1.71 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.