Historic churches · South East England
The Church of St James
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The Church of St James — Grade I listed church in Shere, Surrey, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gomshall · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Church of St James is a parish church in Surrey, London. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Godalming and Ash parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Gomshall, about 1.4 km away. Postcode area GU5.
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Official information
Shere Museum is located in the Tillingbourne Valley of Surrey and showcases a diverse collection of artifacts and documents relevant to the local area. Visitors can explore the history of Shere Parish and access archives for research purposes.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St James is a Grade I listed church located in Shere, Surrey, London. It is situated within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), known for its picturesque landscapes and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2191, -0.4630
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Guildford
- Parish
- Shere
- Postcode
- GU5 9HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Godalming and Ash
- Phone
- 01483 202769
- Nearest railway station
- Gomshall — 1.4 km
- Opening
- Open 2pm to 5pm Saturdays, Sundays and some bank holidays
- Official site
- www.sheremuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527580 (CC0)
- commons: St James Shere from west (1).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Shere
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BW 153
Mountain bike trails · 0.4 km
BW 150
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Dark Lane
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Netley House
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BW 143
Mountain bike trails · 0.8 km
Gomshall
Villages · 0.9 km
Albury Park
Manor houses · 1.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Church of St James?
- The Church of St James is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode GU5 9HQ), in the parish of Shere.
- What is The Church of St James?
- The Church of St James — Grade I listed church in Shere, Surrey, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Church of St James?
- The nearest railway station is Gomshall, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU5 9HQ.
- Is The Church of St James a listed building?
- The Church of St James is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is The Church of St James a protected site?
- Yes — The Church of St James is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Church of St James free to visit?
- Yes, The Church of St James is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Church of St James?
- The nearest railway station is Gomshall, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU5 9HQ.