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, 3rd March 10.30 a.m. Morning Worship
Friday, 15th March 9.30 a.m. Morning Prayer
Sunday, 17th March 10.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist
Sunday, 24th March 10.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist
Sunday, 31st March 10.30 a.m. Benefice service for Mothering Sunday
Come and join us, even if you are not familiar with our services!
RINGING: Practices every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30 p.m. Sunday ringing half an hour before the Sunday service.
RYBURGH SINGERS: Rehearsals are currently being rescheduled.
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EVENTS:
Wed
nesday, 13th March 12 - 1.45p.m: LENT LUNCH
All welcome! Join us for a simple soup, bread and cheese lunch.
Speaker at 1.15 p.m.
Friday, 15th March 2.30 - 4 p.m: OPEN FOR TEA 
All welcome! Join us for a cup of tea, scone and cake and meet some new faces!
Wednesday, 27th March 12 - 1.45 p.m: LENT LUNCH
All welcome! Join us for a simple soup, bread and cheese lunch.
Speaker at 1.15 p.m. The Stroke Association
Saturday, 30th March 9.30 - 2 p.m: MARCH MARKET
Flowers, paintings and gifts for Mothering Sunday
Browse our huge selection of books!
See the heritage and local history displays.
Enjoy coffee and cake or a light lunch.
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!