Historic churches · East Midlands
St. Leonard's Church, Wollaton
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St. Leonard's Church, Wollaton — church in Nottingham, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Beeston · 3.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St. Leonard's Church in Wollaton, you can take a train to Beeston station, which is 3.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NG8 2AF, and entry to the church is free.
About
St. Leonard's Church, Wollaton is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Nottingham, UK". Coordinates: 52.9531°, -1.2194°.
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Heritage listing
St Leonard's Church is a Church of England parish church in Wollaton, Nottinghamshire, England. Dating originally from the 13th century, the church was restored in the Victorian era and again in the 20th century. It is notable for the large number of funerary monuments it contains. Many are to the Willoughby family, of nearby Wollaton Hall. There is also a memorial to Robert Smythson, designer of the hall, and one of the first English architects.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St. Leonard's Church in Wollaton is a welcoming Christian community that invites everyone to explore faith and find hope and purpose. The church offers regular services, including Holy Communion and community gatherings, fostering a sense of belonging and spiritual growth.
From the Wikipedia article
St Leonard's Church is a Church of England parish church in Wollaton, Nottinghamshire, England. Dating originally from the 13th century, the church was restored in the Victorian era and again in the 20th century. It is notable for the large number of funerary monuments it contains. Many are to the Willoughby family, of nearby Wollaton Hall. There is also a memorial to Robert Smythson, designer of the hall, and one of the first English architects. The church is a Grade II* listed building.
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Background
History
St. Leonard's dates from at least the early 13th century, the chancel being the earliest part, with the nave and tower dating from the 14th century. The Wollaton Antiphonal was in use in the church from the 1460s. The church has a long connection with the Willoughby family of Wollaton Hall who were the patrons of the parish. Monuments to the family, including a tomb chest and effigies to Henry Willoughby and his wives.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9531, -1.2194
- District
- Nottingham
- Parish
- Nottingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- NG8 2AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Nottingham South
- Phone
- 0115 837 2420
- Nearest railway station
- Beeston — 3.7 km
- Official site
- www.stleonardswollaton.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7589529 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Leonard's Church, Wollaton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. Leonard's Church, Wollaton (5).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St. Leonard's Church, Wollaton?
- St. Leonard's Church, Wollaton is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG8 2AF), in the parish of Nottingham, unparished area.
- What is St. Leonard's Church, Wollaton?
- St. Leonard's Church, Wollaton — church in Nottingham, UK.
- How do I get to St. Leonard's Church, Wollaton?
- The nearest railway station is Beeston, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG8 2AF.
- Is St. Leonard's Church, Wollaton a listed building?
- St. Leonard's Church, Wollaton is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St. Leonard's Church, Wollaton free to visit?
- Yes, St. Leonard's Church, Wollaton is free to enter.
- How do I get to St. Leonard's Church, Wollaton?
- The nearest railway station is Beeston, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG8 2AF.