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St Petrock

A medieval church with facilities, open daily and welcoming everybody whether local or visiting historic places, in the heart of a lovely Exmoor village with a pub and fantastic local walks.

Timberscombe, Somerset

Opening times

Open all day every day from dawn to dusk.
Contact details for churchwardens is outside church and in church porch.

Address

Church Street
Timberscombe
Somerset
TA24 7TP

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51.1682209, -3.4943916

A tranquil and sacred space with lots of heart in a 15th century church with some parts dating even earlier.

Lots to enjoy including a rare vaulted wooden rood screen and loft, Jacobean pulpit, restored wall paintings, and a piscina dating from 1400s. A peal of 8 bells, unusual in a small country church, is practised and rung weekly. The churchyard cross dates from 1300s and the churchyard yew tree is notable, more than 440 years old. 

Complete church records are available and accessible on heritage days held annually. Brochures are available to describe all the major features. A lovely village pub The Lion, serves drinks and occasional food only a few steps away.

This is a walkers paradise and an accessible toilet and a servery in the church means visitors can rest and reflect on their visit. Every Thursday in school term-time a Warm Welcome is held between 10am and 12 noon where hot drinks, home made cakes and good company are all available at no charge. Do drop in!

  • Captivating architecture

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Social heritage stories

  • Accessible toilets in church

  • Café in church

  • Church shop or souvenirs

  • Parking within 250m

  • Ramp or level access available on request

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Stay up to date with this pae on the village website: https://timberscombevillage.com/church-services/

  • Church of England

  • Cornerstone Grant, £10,000, 2019

  • Our Cornerstone Grants fund urgent repairs and essential community facilities such as toilets and kitchens to help keep churches open.

Contact information

Church website

Gallery

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