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Godstone, St Nicholas

Address: 
Church Lane, Godstone, RH9 8BW
Number of bells: 
8
Tenor Weight: 
12 cwt
Practice night: 
Thursday
Ringing Times: 

Sunday Service: 10.00 - 10.30 am
Practice: 8.00 - 9.30 pm (coffee at 8.40pm)

Ground floor ring: 
No
Tower Entry Details: 

Door to the belfry is on the outside at the base of the tower

Contact: 

Tower Contact: di [dot] grose [at] btinternet [dot] com (Subject: Enquiry from Surrey Association web site) (Di Grose)

Location: Map Ref: TQ357515

History

In 1915, the 6 original bells were recast and a new tenor and treble added by the local Croydon firm of Gillett and Johnston. The church, restored in 1872 by Sir Gilbert Scott, has a window dedicated to Elizabeth of Hungray, and there is also now a New Millennium window.

St Mary’s Homes next door to the church were also designed by Sir Gilbert Scott. This has a chapel attached dedicated to Mabel Fanny Hunt and is usually open. ‘Walker’ Miles is buried in the church yard.

Transport

  • By Road: Church Lane, whilst signposted, is an inconspicuous narrow country lane running south from the A25 (Godstone to Westerham road). M25 access is via junction 6. Parking is in the narrow country lane.
  • By Bus: Route 410 from Oxted - alight at Church Lane. Routes 409 & 411 from Croydon - alight at Godstone Green and then walk up Bay Path which is to the right of the White Hart Beefeater as you are look at it.
  • By Train: To Oxted station from Victoria or London Bridge - then 410 bus. To Caterham station from London Bridge or Victoria - then 409/411 bus.

Facilities

A Beefeater pub, The White Hart, is situated in the centre of the village and is open all day, child friendly and provides a set menu. There are two other pubs, the Hare and Hounds and the Bell together with a Deli taht serves light snacks (not winter weekends), the Coach House restaurant serves lunches and dinners.  Local cricket and football can be seen on The Green at weekends, with nationally known Godstone Farm for children just a short signposted distance away.

Godstone, St Nicholas