Facilities and features
Accessibility
There are up to 5 spaces in the lane by the church. Reserved spaces for those with challenging mobility are right by the ramp to the church. Parking on the church side of the Horsham road can be used for services and community events. Contact us for more information
Parking right by the ramp up to the church. BUT we are on a hill...... The path from parking to the church has a mild slope to begin with then levels out continuing with a gentler slope.
The Automated External Defibrillator, AED, is on the Royal Oak Pub outside wall on the RHS as you face the front of the pub. This is just a few 150m from the church with a fairly steep slope as you return to the church.
Into the side door of the church
Some services already available in large print and working to provide more.
Assistance dogs are welcome at any time
There is ramped access from the road to the path which is tarmacked. Then a small step which can have a ramp put over it into the side door of the church.
The inside of the church and church room are level until you get to the choir stalls and the altar where there are 2 steps.
The Holy Spirit Chapel is up several steps that would not be managed by most people in a wheelchair. But all services and events use the level body of the church with the option to go into the raised area of the Holy Spirit Chapel.
Our Building
Heating on throughout the winter
Music and Worship
The church is used by local choirs for various events.
Groups, Courses and Activities
Most Tuesdays and Thursdays pop in any time between 11am to 1pm. Dogs welcome.
Repair cafes during the Tuesday and Thursday cafes. Plus recycling of small items not recycled by the regular council collections eg soft plastics, spectacles
Help for Visitors
During Sunday services and for any other events in the church or church room
Small leaflets available giving information on the church and churchyard.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am to 1pm
Usually open from about 9am to sunset. But will close earlier during the long summer days.
Other Features
We collect items for the Dorking Food bank - you can leave them in the church.
Microphones and speakers are used when possible. There is also a loop for those with hearing aids who wish to use it.
The church is in the Holmbury St Mary village conservation area
The church room is available for hire most days. This can be for one off or regular events. Do contact us to discuss your needs and we will try to help. The Holmbury Village Hall is 500m up the glade and provides a larger hall that can be hired.