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Holy Cross

Our church was built in the 1200s and is a friendly local village church close to the Chilterns and the Grand Union Canal.

Slapton, Buckinghamshire

Opening times

The church is open every Sunday for services. Visits outside these times are welcomed but as the church is kept locked, the key has to be obtained from the church warden whose phone no is on display at the lych gate and porch. The church warden lives close by so this is simple.

Address

Church Road
Slapton
Buckinghamshire
LU7 9BX

View map

51.876895, -0.6425911

The church was built initially in the 1200s. The first vicar was installed in 1223 and we have a plaque with the names of all the vicars since then. The church is Grade II* listed.

The main part of the church (nave, tower and side aisles) is built in stone with timber and lead covered roof (with alarm). The chancel was added later in the 1800s and is built in brick with a slate roof. It has a stone tower with 5 bells which are the subject of a current restoration project. The east window is stained glass.

The large churchyard is 'upkept' by four sheep with help from churchwardens, so visitors must keep the gate shut.

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Car park at church

  • It is a stop off for the Bucks Historic Churches annual bike ride; it is well located for walkers and cyclists in this area.

  • In the summer we have a strawberry fayre at which lunches and teas are served in the churchyard with various stalls selling books, plants, cards etc.

  • Church of England

Contact information

Church website

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