A walk from Whitchurch to Goodrich – coming soon.

St Dubricius’ Church, Whitchurch

Find this 13th century Grade 2* listed church in an idyllic location on the banks of the Wye, with its own landing stage. 

As you enter you will see a well-maintained interior, used frequently, for 21st century worship and community events. Learn about the legend of our patron saint whose mother escaped drowning and burning! 

Look more closely at the Norman font and the Decorated style architecture. The Victorian Minton tiles depict “the Pelican in Her Piety”. Like the pelican’s chicks, the church has new life following the latest devastating flood in 2020. Incredibly the tapestries of local life survived. 

Outside there is a 15th century preaching cross, an unusual tulip tree and a fascinating Canadian connection with the Simcoe/Gwillim family whose story began with their wedding in this church in 1750. The west side of the churchyard contains the Gwillim enclosure, a Grade 2 listed monument. 

And much, much more! Follow the Trail and visit us by land or water – you will be pleased you came.

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Postcode: HR9 6BZ 

OS Grid Ref: SO 557 175 

Road Ref: Off A 40, B4164 

Open: During daylight hours 

Parking adjacent to the church 

River landing stage 

Tea & Coffee facilities (self service) 

Toilet available 

Nearby:

• Old Court Hotel, open all day
• Wye Valley Visitor Centre with its Butterfly Zoo and aMazing Hedge Puzzle
• Woods of Whitchurch, 10 minutes walk, coffee shop