The United Benefice of Axbridge, Shipham & Rowberrow
The Benefice of the Churches of Axbridge, Shipham and Rowberrow, incorporating the town and villages of Axbridge, Shipham, Rowberrow and Star.
View benefice homepageThe Benefice of the Churches of Axbridge, Shipham and Rowberrow, incorporating the town and villages of Axbridge, Shipham, Rowberrow and Star.
View benefice homepageWelcome to the Parish Church of St. John the Baptist, Axbridge
United with St. Leonard, Shipham and St. Michael and All Angels, Rowberrow.
Whether you come to worship, or to enjoy the peace, or to marvel at the beauty of the building, welcome to Axbridge Church.
How to find us
We are in the centre of Axbridge overlooking the north east side of the town square.
The Church Steps
The Square
Axbridge
BS26 2AP
Tel: 01934 732261
email: [email protected]
The Church Rooms are opposite the church entrance, a few steps down from the top of the steps from The Square. There is level access from the public highway to the Church Rooms but note that the 'highway' in this case is The Church Steps.
Axbridge Church itself is not the easiest to access because of the steps that lead up from The Square. Please see the Church Information -> Access link if you find steps difficult! We have a plan to provide level access - see the details.
There is limited 1 hour parking in The Square; note that this is regularly patrolled, including on Sunday. There are two car parks, in Old Church Road and Moorland Street, signposted from The Square.
Safeguarding Information
The parish of Axbridge is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Bath & Wells’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.