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, 1st September 3 p.m. Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication for the new building. Preacher: The Very Reverend Jane Hedges, Dean of Norwich
Sunday, 15th September 10.30 a.m. Harvest Festival followed by Harvest Lunch
Friday, 20th September 9.30 a.m. Morning Prayer
Sunday, 22nd September 10.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist
Come and join us, even if you are not familiar with our services!
RINGING: Practices every Thursday 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.
The Dean of Norwich opened The William Martin Building on 1st September 2019
The work is not yet finished but the new facilities will soon be available to members of the local community and to pilgrims on the Walsingham Way.
EVENTS:
Saturday, 14th September 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SPONSORED CYCLE RIDE
Visit the ruin at Little Ryburgh and sign in at St. Andrew's, Great Ryburgh
Sunday, 15th September 12 noon
HARVEST LUNCH
Friday, 20th September 2.30 - 4 p.m.: 
OPEN FOR TEA
All welcome! Join us for a cup of tea, a scone and a slice of cake.
COMING SOON!
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!