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Visitors and School Visits

If you can't visit after Mass or other service, we will be happy to open up the church at an agreed time. Just email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  We don't charge for visits : we want to share this wonderful building with as many people as possible.

Accessibility

Step-free access to the church is available through the side door. This gives access to most of the church including a new fully accessible wc.

If you are attending mass and have mobility problems, the Blessed Sacrament can be brought to you at communion.

School Visits

We are very happy to arrange free visits for children of all ages and abilities.  Once you contact us, we will work with you to make sure your visit suits your pupils and their learning needs. Usually we prefer one or two of our congregation members (one of them is a qualified teacher) to show you round and answer questions.  

Our church building is very cold during the winter, so we recommend that KS1 children visit during warmer times of the year.  The start of the summer term is a really good time to visit, when it is possible to see our Easter garden.

Please note that we celebrate Advent during most of December, so you will not be able to see our Christmas decorations until after the end of term!  Please arrange to visit in January if you want to see our Nativity Scene as it will be in place until 2nd February!  Or click on the link to see videos from the comfort of your classroom!

Here are some useful resources for use in class (whether or not you actually visit St Agatha's!):

  • Teachers may find this video (made during lockdown) useful preparation for a visit or to show in class.  It is also available as a Powerpoint file of Video Tour - with no sound but with notes (12 mB) 
  • Printable colouring in sheets
  • Videos to support Opening Worlds unit: The Birth of Christ.  The commentary is aimed at KS2 children (and needs improving) but you can always turn the sound down if you prefer to do the talking!
  • Have a look at our ‘East Window Search’. It is based on the book of Revelation, the last book in the Bible.
  • A range of videos so you can hear the organ play and see some famous St Agatha's processions on special days or even climb up the tower!
  • • Kahoot quiz (needs to be set up by a teacher or someone with a Kahoot password)