Historic churches · South East England
St John the Evangelist Church, Woodley
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St John the Evangelist Church, Woodley — church in Woodley, Wokingham, Berkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Winnersh Triangle · 2.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St John the Evangelist Church in Woodley, the nearest railway station is Winnersh Triangle, located 2.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is RG5 4QN. Entry to the church is free.
About
St John the Evangelist Church, Woodley is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Designed by Henry Woodyer. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Woodley, Wokingham, Berkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.4570°, -0.8955°.
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Heritage listing
St John the Evangelist, Woodley, is a parish church in Woodley, close to Reading in the English county of Berkshire. It is a Church of England church in the Reading Deanery of the Diocese of Oxford. The church was built by Robert Palmer in 1873. In 1987 an extension was added to the south-east wall. Adjacent to the church is the St John's Centre, a Grade II listed building which was formerly a Church of England school but is now used as the church hall and office.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St John the Evangelist Church in Woodley is a community church offering various services throughout the week, including traditional worship and midweek communion. Visitors can participate in these services and engage with the church community.
From the Wikipedia article
St John the Evangelist, Woodley, is a parish church in Woodley, close to Reading in the English county of Berkshire. It is a Church of England church in the Reading Deanery of the Diocese of Oxford. The church was built by Robert Palmer in 1873. In 1987 an extension was added to the south-east wall. Adjacent to the church is the St John's Centre, a Grade II listed building which was formerly a Church of England school but is now used as the church hall and office. Across the road from the church is the Vicarage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4570, -0.8955
- District
- Wokingham
- Parish
- Woodley
- Postcode
- RG5 4QN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Earley and Woodley
- Phone
- +44 (0) 118 969 7956
- Established
- 1873
- Nearest railway station
- Winnersh Triangle — 2.3 km
- Official site
- www.stjohnswoodley.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593806 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St John the Evangelist Church, Woodley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St John the Evangelist, Woodley - geograph.org.uk - 1525601.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St John the Evangelist Church, Woodley?
- St John the Evangelist Church, Woodley is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG5 4QN), in the parish of Woodley.
- What is St John the Evangelist Church, Woodley?
- St John the Evangelist Church, Woodley — church in Woodley, Wokingham, Berkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St John the Evangelist Church, Woodley?
- The nearest railway station is Winnersh Triangle, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG5 4QN.
- When was St John the Evangelist Church, Woodley built?
- Built or established in 1873. Designed by Henry Woodyer.
- Is St John the Evangelist Church, Woodley a listed building?
- St John the Evangelist Church, Woodley is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St John the Evangelist Church, Woodley free to visit?
- Yes, St John the Evangelist Church, Woodley is free to enter.
- How do I get to St John the Evangelist Church, Woodley?
- The nearest railway station is Winnersh Triangle, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG5 4QN.