St Michael's and All Angels Church, Lower Machen, Newport. Open Sunday. Free Admission.

Details

Accessibility

Small amount of parking by the church gate.

Tarmacked path to the church is accessed via a gate or over a stone stile with steps.

Surface of the floor is stone slabs with steps to certain areas of the inside of the building.

Induction Hearing Loop installed.

Please contact the church to discuss your specific requirements.

Brief description

13th Century Grade II Listed Anglican Church.

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https://cadw.gov.wales/open-doors-st-michael-and-all-angels-lower-machen

"Lower Machen Church is a true hidden gem, located within easy travelling distance from Cardiff and Newport. Described by Cadw as remarkable, this church may be considered one of the top 10% of the most important buildings in England and Wales. Dating from 1102, it is one of the oldest ecclesiastical buildings in the old county of Monmouthshire. The 18th century grade II* Morgan Chapel is the burial place for the wealthy Morgan family of Machen, Ruperra and later Tredegar. Alongside the magnificent monuments in the chapel, there is also the largest collection of hatchment in any church in Wales. In recent years the church has undergone significant works to the roof, Morgan Chapel and the 15th century bell tower, so that this unique and beautiful building is conserved for future generations. The church is 100 yards north of the A468 road from Newport to Caerphilly in South Wales. There is a brown sign for the church on the Lower Machen straight. Public transport is provided by bus no.50. There is ample parking outside the church."

Address

Lower Machen, Newport NP10 8GU

Email

machen@bmmr.church + lowermachenchurch@gmail.com

Phone

029 2188 0212

Website

https://lowermachen.church and https://www.facebook.com/LowerMachenChurch and https://parish.churchinwales.org.uk/m221/welcome/st-michael-all-angels-lower-machen

https://cadw.gov.wales/open-doors-st-michael-and-all-angels-lower-machen#times

Directions

Leave M4 at Junction 28 and take Forge Road, A467 signposted for Brynmawr.

At roundabout carry straight on and join A468 signposted for Caerphilly.

At the next roundabout turn left onto Caerphilly Road.

Follow this road through Bassaleg and Rhiwderin and continue ahead.

Just after passing under an arched bridge, on a bend, take the next turning on the right sign posted to Lower Machen and brown signage for the church.

At the mini roundabout turn right and the church appears in front of you.

OS ST227880

Opening Times

Services: Sunday 11.15

Transport

A bus service operates along the main road between Caerphilly and Newport ~ Service number 50A.

2025: "The church is 100 yards north of the A468 road from Newport to Caerphilly in South Wales. There is a brown sign for the church on the Lower Machen straight. Public transport is provided by bus no.50. There is ample parking outside the church.""

For more travel information go to  www.traveline.cymru/travel-info or call 0800 464 00 00

Amenities

None.