St Laurence & All Saints Church, Eastwood
Details
Accessibility
There is level access from public road to main church door then one step down into the Tudor entrance porch and a further two steps down into the Church itself. Once inside mostly level floor but on south side there are two separate single steps up to the side altar area, two steps to the sanctuary and another step to the main altar area plus a further single step behind the main altar. There is also a small step into the pews.
There are two steps up into the side kitchen area which is also where the toilet can be found. The fire exit from the kitchen area to the outside has a raised threshold across the door and so a potential trip hazard and care needed.
On the south side of the sanctuary there is a very narrow fire exit through the southern wall, this would be difficult to use if disabled and certainly far too narrow for wheelchair access.
Generally level access around the church grounds but paving and ground can be uneven in places. For the most part paving is narrow and a mixture of finishes making it difficult if in a wheelchair.
Parking for persons with mobility difficulties is available on the road area immediately outside the church (on the southern side) but only when open when church is open, at other times parking is available to the west of the church.
Brief description
A Grade 1 listed church building dating back to 1100 AD when Robert of Essex, the founder of Prittlewell Priory, granted to the Priory the Church of Prittlewell and the Chapels of Eastwood and Sutton. The Church has numerous interesting features including The Chancel Windows dating back to the 13th and 14th century, a hagioscope or squint, 12th Century Norman Font, ironwork on doors dating back to 12th or even 11th century, Priest's Room,and 15th century Great West Window with modern (1978) stained glass.
Address
St Laurence and All Saints Church
Eastwoodbury Lane
Southend
Essex
SS2 6UN
General: vicar@st-laurence.org.uk
Prayer: prayer@st-laurence.org.uk
Phone
Churchwardens (Feb 2020):
Martin Newman - 01702 545790
Judith Wiseman - 01702 523941
Website
https://www.st-laurence.org.uk/
Churchyard Database: http://thechurchyard.co.uk/plots/
Directions
Travelling from London along the A127 towards Southend, turn left onto the B1013 (Nestuda Way) towards Rochford. The Church is signposted as you come onto Nestuda Way. Keep following the B1013, straight on at first roundabout and right at the second roundabout (no straight on at this roundabout). As you turn right off the roundabout, keep to the right hand side and go straight on at next roundabout (signposted to Laurence and Aviation Way Industrial areas). Keep going to the next roundabout and the Church is ahead of you as you reach the roundabout. Turn left at roundabout and the entrance to the Church main car park is some 30 yards on the right side, straight on at roundabout takes you to the gated section of road which when open allows parking for those with mobility difficulties.
OS SO TQ861888
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.
Generally open on a Tuesday for casual visitors between 9:30am and 11:30am.
Services every Sunday at 9:00am and 10:30am plus on first Sunday of each month at 6:00pm (see website for weekly notices regarding opening/service times)
Transport
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The number 9 and 63 buses pass close by with nearest bus stop in Eastwoodbury Lane and some 0.2 miles (5 minute walk) away.
AmenitiesDisabled toilet facility but note access is up two steps so no wheelchair access.
Baby changing facility within toilet
Parking for around 18 cars in main car park to west of the church, parking for those with mobility difficulties is available immediately outside the church but only when the church is open, at other times the gate across the road is locked.
Travel Information
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Location
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