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Oldland Common Tabernacle

In 1811 the newly erected church could somehow seat 256 people plus 94 other and had a capacity congregation each Sunday.

Oldland Common, Gloucestershire

Opening times

Opening times are normally when there are events on in the building:
Sunday 10am to 1pm.
Friday 10am to 11.30am.
Tuesday 10am to 12am.
There are also open days or if you would like to visit at a particular time please contact us by email.

Address

High Street
Oldland Common
Gloucestershire
BS30 9QN

It was extended in 1860 to add a gallery and new frontage at a cost of £400. In 1906 a schoolroom was added at the rear. This extension was over a graveyard so special permission had to be obtained for the graves to be moved. In June 1972, the church which until then was Congregational became part of the URC.

The church has a congregation of about 30 and has a small but thriving Sunday Club where art and craft is also used to assist teaching. It is best described as a friendly community church running many events such as meals, barbeques, fayres and entertainment.

The church itself has comfortable pew seating with a gallery. It also has a 1900 William Sweetland organ.

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • United Reformed Church

Contact information

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