Great Witley Church

photo ŠC.Prior

Welcome
I hope you will find the following pages interesting and informative and if you have not already visited us, you have a treat in store.
This church is not a museum but an active live church to the Glory of God.
The interior of the church is spectacular and historically fascinating and attracts visitors from all over the world, but our primary purpose remains the ministry of the Word, not only in our parish but also in the wider community and for all who have not yet received the good news of Jesus Christ. more

How to find us
Great Witley Church is situated 10 miles NW of Worcester, off the A443 from Ombersley-Tenbury Wells. Click here for a map

Please note that it has been decided to close the Church
on Mondays and Tuesdays through Dec/Jan/Feb,
other than for Services and other organised events.

About Our Church
As the parish church, it is used regularly for services and concerts. Many musicians consider its acoustics for music to be as fine as any building of its size outside London. more

Great Witley Church displays a splendour which is unique amongst country churches in Britain, with exquisite gilded decorations throughout, numerous paintings by Antonio Bellucci, ten painted glass windows depicting scenes from the New Testament, highly decorative carving and a large monument by Rysbrack. It also has a fine organ, its case being from the instrument upon which Handel played.

Alan Norkett, Rector

Virtual Tour
Take a Virtual Tour of our Church by clicking here

Read what some of our visitors have said about their visit to us by clicking here

Music Programme

2008 Music Programme

Details of this year's Concerts

more about our recent
Music Programmes

Restoration Work

Skilled workmen have secured the stonework as well as reguilding the dome, cross, orb and three clock faces... more

How to make a Donation
About the Benefice
Meet our Ministry Team

Wilden to Witley Trail

This church has become part of
a larger United Benefice
which includes the
neighbouring parishes of
Shrawley, Astley and Abberley.
Find out more about visiting
the churches in this area of Worcestershire... more

St Richard's Hospice

Join Us for Worcestershire's Biggest Tea Party
Tea at 3
In aid of St Richard's Hospice on Friday 13th June 2008
Download leaflet here

Royal Visit

HRH Prince Charles
visits Great Witley Church more

From our Visitors Book

"Absolutely magical, the moment I walked in I was mesmorised, it's the most beautiful church I've been in, in my 12 years on earth!"

Services & Events

see our calendar of
Services and Events

We hold regular Anglican services to which all denominations are welcome.

Everyone will be most welcome at any of these services.

The Church Now

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photo ŠC.Prior

The Church in 1762
Our church in 1762

"The Chapel is so very superb and elegant, that Mrs Gataker
has nothing to do but send
you and me thither, to say
our Prayers in it.
In reality, it is perfect Luxury"...
William Shenstone, poet more

In Depth

About the Benefice
What you have told us
60 Second Interviews
Newsletter
Meet our Ministry Team

Can you help us?

Join our team of Stewards
How to make a Donation
e-mail us

News

A Bell dedication service took place on Sunday 29th July 2007

The Crib Service
Christmas Eve 2006

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Old Swinford Hospital
Old Foleyans' Association
Carol Service
Saturday 9th Dec 2006

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Harvest Thanksgiving
Oct 2006

It was a pleasure to welcome a large group of children from Great Witley Primary School... more

Witleys Churches Fete
Sept 2006
We had a splendid day for our Fete on September 9th. The sun shone, the crowds poured in...more

Mothering Sunday
It was a joy to welcome the children of Great Witley Primary School to our Mothering Sunday Service... more