St Nicholas church reflects the character of the friendly, sociable village of Winsley. It offers both informal and formal styles of worship and is actively involved in the life of the village and hosts many outreach events.

The village has a population of just under 2,000, and there are four small outlying hamlets - Conkwell, Haugh, Murhill and Turleigh - all within the parish boundary. The church cherishes close links with Dorothy House, the regional hospice situated in Winsley, and Avonpark retirement complex, which lies just outside the village.

The church is open every day for all to find a moment of peace and reflection, and we keep the heating on in winter months seeing this as part of the welcome and hospitality of the church.

St Nicholas church was built in 1841 to replace an earlier building and retains an attached 15th century bell tower. The church interior is bright and naturally well-lit and can seat around 180. Average Sunday congregations are around 50 although the building can be full for certain major services, such as the village carol service and nativity service.

Inside the church there is flexible lighting and a modern IT projection facility offering an opportunity for more creative services. There is a Guide and Prayer Trail available in church click here to view. In the churchyard there are three Commonwealth War Graves.

St Nicholas has close links with Winsley C of E Primary School and members of the church and clergy regularly lead collective worship and Open the Book. Pupils also have their end of term services in the church.

St Nicholas church supports various mission partners and charities both in the UK and abroad, financially and through prayer. More details of the current organisations and individuals being supported can be found on the noticeboard at the back of the church.

St Nicholas’ is a beautiful church that is available for weddings, funeral and baptisms. For more information, please visit our Life Events page.