St. Andrew’s stands at the entrance to the Norfolk village of Great Ryburgh, close to the bridge over the River Wensum. This round tower church with Saxon origins is a distinctive feature of a village that is essentially a working community with a maltings, some light industry and a shop that has been retained as a community venture.
The cruciform design of the church building is unusual, each arm of the cross being almost equal in length.The reordering of the Chancel in 1912 by Sir Ninian Comper gives the building a wonderful feeling of space and light as well as a flexibility of use which the parish uses to full advantage for its services, community events and concerts.
St. Andrew's, Great Ryburgh is part of the Upper Wensum Benefice. The Revd. Robin Stapleford looks after seven parishes with the help of reader, Richard Hirst and a number of retired clergy who give generously of their time.
Visitors are welcome every day of the week.
WHAT IS GOING ON THIS MONTH?
SERVICES:
Sunday, 2nd June 10.30 a.m. Morning Worship
Sunday, 16th June 10.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist
Friday, 21st June 9.30 a.m. Morning Prayer
Sunday, 22nd June 10.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist
Come and join us, even if you are not familiar with our services!
RINGING: Practices everyThursday at 7.30 p.m. Sunday ringing half an hour before the Sunday service.
RYBURGH SINGERS: Rehearsals are currently being rescheduled. Contact us for rehearsal times.
PENTECOST Vita Christi (Life of Christ) France, perhaps Corbie, The Morgan Library & Museum
EVENTS:
Friday, 21st June 2.30 - 4 p.m.: OPEN FOR TEA
All welcome! Join us for a cup of tea, a scone and a slice of cake.
Saturday, 22nd June 1 - 5 p.m: OPEN GARDENS
Gardens open throughout the village, ranging from formal design to natural surroundings, from riverside refuge to classy courtyard. Meet the gardeners who created them and enjoy homemade tea and cake! Garden passes (£3.50 Accompanied children under 12 free) can be purchased on the day from the church or the Memorial Hall, Fakenham Road. Parking and toilets are available at both venues. (We regret no dogs accept assistance dogs.)
READ ABOUT THE RECENTLY DISCOVERED ANGLO-SAXON GRAVES:
http://www.mola.org.uk/blog/all/2016?page=1
https://historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/news/survival-of-rare-anglo-saxon-coffins
RECENTLY UPDATED PAGES
GDPR Policy See "Contact us",
Our Christian Belief with illustrative photographs taken in the church
Tumbrill Restoration See the latest pictures of the Farmers Foundry Tumbrill
William Ainger Howman Not on the Roll of Honour in St Andrews
From the Bell Tower 2019: an illustrated version of the monthly column in "The Upper Wensum Diary".
The Wedding Fair If you are thinking about getting married in church, have a look at the pictures!