Irstead: St Michael, Irstead
St Michael's is a Broadland church of character and great charm situated in the hamlet of Irstead,150m from public moorings on the River Ant just below Barton Broad on the Norfolk Broads.
A warm and peaceful welcome awaits you at our beautiful church which is open during daylight hours.
Neatishead Primary School (in the next village) have just written a new guide to our church especially for children and their families - see our photo album on this website. Do come along, follow the trail and take the booklet home to remind you of your visit.
St Michael's is basically a 14th century church (probably a reconstruction on the site of a 12th century church) with a 15th century South Aisle, so there has been 600 years of worship and prayer here. The walls are built of flint with stone and brick dressings. The nave and chancel are thatched with local reed and sedge capping with a traditional decoration of split hazel.
Above the South porch is a modern sculpture of St Michael fighting the serpent, then entrance to the church is by a very old oak door with a decorative ironwork plate which date from about 1290. Arabic numerals can be seen on the inside of the door which may represent the carpenter's numbering. Norman fragments on the inside of the north (now blocked up) and south doorways can also be seen.
Style of worship: Central
Our Patron: Bishop of Norwich
Sunday
For the Glory of GodTen years "Helping churches help themselves" with their textiles. An exhibition celebrating 10 years of the work of Norwich Diocesan Textile Group.
See the beautiful alter kneelers at the church made by local parishoners with the assistance of this group.
Sunday at 10:00 AM
All Day Event from Sunday 3rd August 2008 until Saturday 9th August 2008
Monday
For the Glory of GodTen years "Helping churches help themselves" with their textiles. An exhibition celebrating 10 years of the work of Norwich Diocesan Textile Group.
See the beautiful alter kneelers at the church made by local parishoners with the assistance of this group.
Monday at 10:00 AM
All Day Event from Sunday 3rd August 2008 until Saturday 9th August 2008
Tuesday
For the Glory of GodTen years "Helping churches help themselves" with their textiles. An exhibition celebrating 10 years of the work of Norwich Diocesan Textile Group.
See the beautiful alter kneelers at the church made by local parishoners with the assistance of this group.
Tuesday at 10:00 AM
All Day Event from Sunday 3rd August 2008 until Saturday 9th August 2008
Wednesday
For the Glory of GodTen years "Helping churches help themselves" with their textiles. An exhibition celebrating 10 years of the work of Norwich Diocesan Textile Group.
See the beautiful alter kneelers at the church made by local parishoners with the assistance of this group.
Wednesday at 10:00 AM
All Day Event from Sunday 3rd August 2008 until Saturday 9th August 2008
Thursday
Morning PrayerEvery Thursday at 9:15 AM for ¾ hour
For the Glory of GodTen years "Helping churches help themselves" with their textiles. An exhibition celebrating 10 years of the work of Norwich Diocesan Textile Group.
See the beautiful alter kneelers at the church made by local parishoners with the assistance of this group.
Thursday at 10:00 AM
All Day Event from Sunday 3rd August 2008 until Saturday 9th August 2008
Friday
For the Glory of GodTen years "Helping churches help themselves" with their textiles. An exhibition celebrating 10 years of the work of Norwich Diocesan Textile Group.
See the beautiful alter kneelers at the church made by local parishoners with the assistance of this group.
Friday at 10:00 AM
All Day Event from Sunday 3rd August 2008 until Saturday 9th August 2008
Saturday
For the Glory of GodTen years "Helping churches help themselves" with their textiles. An exhibition celebrating 10 years of the work of Norwich Diocesan Textile Group.
See the beautiful alter kneelers at the church made by local parishoners with the assistance of this group.
Saturday at 10:00 AM
All Day Event from Sunday 3rd August 2008 until Saturday 9th August 2008
Holy Communion
All are welcome to stay for coffee after the service.
Sunday 27th July 2008 at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
Celebrate the nature of The Broads
Family activity event to be held at Barton Turf Church during the weekend of 9/10 August 2008. Lots to do for all ages. Refreshments available. Follow the link to Barton Turf Church for more details.
Saturday 9th August 2008 at 10:00 AM for 6 hours
Holy Communion (BCP)
Sunday 10th August 2008 at 8:00 AM for 1 hour
Celebrate the nature of The Broads
Family activity event to be held at Barton Turf Church during the weekend of 9/10 August 2008. Lots to do for all ages. Refreshments available. Follow the link to Barton Turf Church for more details.
Sunday 10th August 2008 at 12:00 PM for 4 hours
Benefice Holy Communion
All welcome to stay for coffee after the service.
Sunday 31st August 2008 at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
| Our Location:
Shoals Road
Irstead
Norfolk
NR12 8XS |
Contact:
Claire Penstone-Smith
Wren Corner
Shoals Road
Irstead NR12 8XR
Tel: 01692-630580
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