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Mitcham, St Peter & St Paul

Address: 
Church Road, Mitcham, CR4 3BE
Number of bells: 
8
Tenor Weight: 
14½ cwt
Practice night: 
Monday
Ringing Times: 

Sunday Service: 9.15 - 9.55 am
Practice: (1st and 3rd) 7.30 - 9.00 pm

Ground floor ring: 
No
Tower Entry Details: 

Entry is via door at the base of the tower at the east end of the church, as shown in the picture

Contact: 

Tower Captain: gillsharma [at] talk21 [dot] com (Subject: Enquiry from Surrey Association web site) (Gill Sharma)

Location: Map Ref: TQ271687

History

The original Mitcham Parish Church was built in the 13th century. The base of the bell tower is part of that original building; the remainder of the church was rebuilt in 1812.

The bells had a major renovation and were rehung in 1952.

Transport

  • By Road: The church is sited on the north side of Church Road, to the west of the A217 (Sutton - Tooting road) having turned off at Mitcham Cricket Green. Limited parking is available in the streets adjoining the church.
  • By Bus: Route 200 stops close to the church.
  • By Train: To Mitcham Junction, then by tram.
  • By Tram: From Wimbledom to Croydon. Alight at the Belgrave Walk stop and 4-minute walk.

Facilities

There is a toilet in the church near the main entrance.

The nearest pub is the Cricketers (Youngs) and there is a small restaurant 100 yards from the church. Other eating places, including Indian, Chinese and the usual fast-food facilities are all available in the Town Centre just 7 minutes walk away.

Mitcham, St Peter & St Paul