We hope that everyone feels comfortable and welcome in our church. Below are some details that may be helpful to you.

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Toilet Facilities: there is a toilet, which has space for a wheelchair user. However there is a small step to gain access to the toilet area. You need to go through the choir vestry to find it. There is also a baby change facility.

Hearing Loop: the hearing loop is used in the services where the pa-system is used.

Large Print: we have large print hymn books and service books available on the welcome desk as you enter church. Please ask the sides person if you would like one.

Assistance Dogs: Assistance Dogs are welcome. Ask a sides person if you need water for your dog. They can help you if your dog needs exercise during the service.

Steps and Uneven Surfaces: paths to the church are quite steep and made from uneven slabs which are tricky for a wheelchair to negotiate. Once you are inside the church it is mainly level apart from: a shallow step up to the chancel and communion rail; a shallow step into the choir vestry which in turn leads to the toilet. There is a deeper step up into the Lady Chapel.

Mental Health Awareness: We are happy to make adjustments for those with mental health needs, where possible. Please ask a sides person should you need assistance.

Defibrillator: Our nearest defibrillator is on the external wall of the Duke William pub, across the main road from the church.

Seating: There are pews in the nave with a shallow step before you enter them. There are chairs (without arms) in the North and South Aisles and the Lady Chapel. There are various places around the church where a wheelchair user can sit comfortably.

Taking Communion: If you wish to take communion but are unable to go up to the altar then please make a sides person aware of this. The minister will bring communion to you in your seat.

Coronavirus and Seasonal Viruses

We are using the following practices to try to ensure everyone is, and feels, safe:

  • Please feel free to wear a mask within the church if you wish to do so.
  • Continue to keep a distance between yourself and others, if you wish.
  • If you do not wish to take part in singing that is fine, you may also prefer to sit in the South aisle (to the right of the entrance) or in the Guild Chapel area if you wish.

Children

We love to have children as part of our congregation. There is an activity zone within the church with toys, crayons, paper and books. During the services there are often separate activities available for the children; please ask the sides person. A baby changing pull-down table is available in the toilet.