St Padarn's Church, Llanbadarn Fawr, Ceredigion, Wales. Grounds open daily. Free entry.

Details

Accessibility:

On-street parking is available near to both main churchyard entrances with a car park opposite the west end belonging to the church hall opposite. Entrances are flat, well paved and suitable for wheelchairs, with the west end entrance being closer to the main entrance to the church building.

The main church door has a two-inch step at the threshold but a ramp is in-situ. There is a disability toilet on site.

Brief Description:

The site of the Grade II listed Medieval church of St Padarn at Llanbadarn has seen several iterations throughout it's existence, albeit somewhat shrouded in mystery - from its likely 6th century origins under its namesake through to the Benedictine priory, 'clas' church, royal rectory, church controlled by Chester’s Vale Royal Abbey, and, since 1538, a parish church.

The original 6th century buildings have long since been replaced, with the current church built of rubblestone and renovated extensively over the centuries. The church offers some impressive stained glass as well as housing some pre-Christian standing stones from the site.

The large two-acre churchyard has two main entrances with impressive lychgates.

Further Information:

Address:

St Padarn's Church, Heol-Y-Llan, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth, SY23 3QY

Telephone:

The Reverend Canon Andrew Loat, Priest in Charge: 01970 624638

Keith Jones, Church Key Holder:  01970 612944

Email:

vicarage.llanbadarn@gmail.com

Website:

http://stpadarns-llanbadarn.org.uk/?page_id=7&lang=en

Opening Hours:

Sunday services:

Every Sunday - 8.00am - Holy Communion in English

10.00am Principal Welsh Service

Morning Prayer – 1st and 3rd Sundays

Holy Communion- 2nd Sunday

Holy Communion – 4th & 5th Sundays

11.15am Principal English Service

Choral Matins – 1st and 3rd Sundays

Choral Eucharist – 2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays. 

3 pm Evening Prayer (1662) 4th Sunday only

Directions:

From Aberystwyth take the A44 to Llanbadarn Fawr. Turn left onto Heol-Y-Llan and the church will be on your left after a few yards.

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Transport:

For more travel information go to https://www.traveline.info/ or call 0871 200 22 33.

Amenities:

There are no amenities on site, but there is a public house next to the church and some amenities in the small town of Llanbadarn Fawr, or Aberystwyth is less than a mile away for a full range of shops, cafes and restaurants.