St Peter's, Freshford
St Peter’s is a Grade II listed building in the heart of the conservation area of the village of Freshford. Parts of the church date from the late fifteenth century, and it has a fine peal of six bells. The church can seat approximately 150 - 175 people between the pews and chairs and it is open each day for visitors. The last quinquennial inspection was held in November 2025. Across the road from the building is the Old Bakery, which was converted for church use approximately thirty years ago. It is held in trust, by the Diocese of Bath and Wells, for St Peter’s. We feel we have a building fit for the 21st century, and look forward to it being used more widely by the community. Roland Birchby and Debbie Ashcroft are our Churchwardens for St Peter's. If you wish to contact them please email them on info@flshc.co.uk.
St Mary the Virgin, Limpley Stoke
St Mary the Virgin is the village church for Limpley Stoke and is a very beautiful, small, medieval church of Saxon origin, built in 1001. A substantial early 20th century addition on the south side means that the original Saxon arch of the south entrance in now in the middle of the church. This reminds us the Christians met here over 1,000 years. It is listed Grade II*. The church can seat approximately 100 people in chairs and pews. Some years ago, the church was developed internally to include a cloakroom and kitchenette facilities which now allows much greater support for baptisms, weddings, funerals and other events such as fundraising concerts. Externally the Church sits in approximately 1.5 acres of ground with an adjoining car park and including a burial ground. The church is open during daylight hours. Parish Services take place in St Mary’s two to three times a month, and include a monthly BCP Communion service. The congregation averages about 35 and includes parishioners from across the three churches. The churchwardens are David Sibley and Trevor Quartermaine and you can contact them on info@flshc.co.uk.
St Mary the Virgin, Limpley Stoke
St Mary the Virgin is the village church for Limpley Stoke and is a very beautiful, small, medieval church of Saxon origin with a substantial early 20th century addition; it is listed Grade II*. The church can seat approximately 100 people in chairs and pews. Some years ago, the church was developed internally to include a cloakroom and kitchenette facilities which now allows much greater support for baptisms, weddings, funerals and other events such as fundraising concerts. Externally the Church sits in approximately 1.5 acres of ground with an adjoining car park and including a burial ground. The church is open during daylight hours. Parish Services take place in St Mary’s once a month at 10.30 am. The congregation averages about 35 and includes parishioners from across the three churches. The churchwardens are David Sibley and Trevor Quartermaine and you can contact them on info@flshc.co.uk.
St John the Baptist, Hinton Charterhouse
St John’s is in a Conservation Area a short distance from the centre of the village and is Grade II* listed. There is a sizeable walled churchyard and parts of the church date from the 13th and 14th centuries. St John’s can seat about 170 people and is open during daylight hours. It has kitchen and toilet facilities and a small children's area at the back for family activities. At Christmas our services attract around 150 people. A local builder advises us on maintenance and the churchyard is looked after by volunteers, with an aim of supporting wildlife. Liz Wordsworth is our church warden for St John's and you can contact her on info@flshc.co.uk.