Occurring
for 36 days, 1 hour
Venue Address
Church Hill Langton Herring Weymouth, DT3 4HU, United Kingdom
Address
Church Lane Portesham Weymouth, DT3 4HB, United Kingdom
Address
Puncknowle Dorchester, DT2 9BX, United Kingdom
Address
Brook Street Shipton Gorge Bridport, DT6 4NA, United Kingdom
Address
Church Street Abbotsbury Weymouth, DT3 4JJ, United Kingdom
Address
Church Path Litton Cheney Dorchester, DT2 9AH, United Kingdom
Address
Church Street Burton Bradstock Bridport, DT6 4QY, United Kingdom
Address
Chilcombe Bridport, DT6 4PN, United Kingdom
Address
Swyre Dorchester, DT2 9DN, United Kingdom
Address
Little Bredy Dorchester, DT2 9HH, United Kingdom
Address
Long Bredy Dorchester, DT2 9JB, United Kingdom
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Shipton Gorge: St Martin

St Martin's extends a warm welcome to all.


St Martin of Tours Church is set above the village on a slight hill with highly regarded pastoral views over the western end of the Bride Valley.  Many who visit find it a tranquil spot. The church is floodlit throughout the year by the generosity of sponsors from far and near.

St Martin’s serves the village community and is fully integrated with the Bride Valley and Chesil Benefice. We are an inclusive and welcoming church offering a range of worship styles, with our two regular services a month of Breakfast Church and another of Holy Communion.  We also celebrate the seasonal festivals and hold other services, such as a Pets service.  When the opportunity arises, we present live music events along with social events.

We have an ancient tower of 6 bells, which are rung regularly for services by a newly formed and enthusiastic band of ringers.  There is an organ and sound system.  

St Martin’s has a connection to Thomas Hardy in so much as the church was rebuilt in 1862 by John Hicks for whom the famous Thomas Hardy worked.


Safeguarding

The parish of Shipton Gorge: St Martin 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 Salisbury’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.

Our Benefice Safeguarding Officer is Les Keatley. Phone: 07833545450 Email: [email protected]

Get in touch

Helen Fry

Secretary of PCC and Benefice Administrator
01308897260
What's on

Summer Fun Activities

Occurring
for 36 days, 1 hour
Venue
St Peter's Langton Herring
Address
Church Hill Langton Herring Weymouth, DT3 4HU, United Kingdom
Portesham: St Peter
Address
Church Lane Portesham Weymouth, DT3 4HB, United Kingdom
Puncknowle: St Mary's the Blessed Virgin
Address
Puncknowle Dorchester, DT2 9BX, United Kingdom
Shipton Gorge: St Martin
Address
Brook Street Shipton Gorge Bridport, DT6 4NA, United Kingdom
St Nicholas Church , Abbotsbury
Address
Church Street Abbotsbury Weymouth, DT3 4JJ, United Kingdom
Litton Cheney: St Mary's
Address
Church Path Litton Cheney Dorchester, DT2 9AH, United Kingdom
Burton Bradstock: St Mary's
Address
Church Street Burton Bradstock Bridport, DT6 4QY, United Kingdom
Chilcombe (Dedication unknown)
Address
Chilcombe Bridport, DT6 4PN, United Kingdom
Swyre: Holy Trinity
Address
Swyre Dorchester, DT2 9DN, United Kingdom
Littlebredy: St Michael & All Angels
Address
Little Bredy Dorchester, DT2 9HH, United Kingdom
Long Bredy: St Peter
Address
Long Bredy Dorchester, DT2 9JB, United Kingdom

Visit your local church for FREE craft activities, colouring, nature trails, minibeast spotting this summer! Just call in and see what is available!

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