English Heritage sites near Bridstow Parish
GOODRICH CASTLE
3 miles from Bridstow Parish
Goodrich stands majestically on a wooded hill commanding the passage of the River Wye into the picturesque valley of Symonds Yat.
ST MARY'S CHURCH, KEMPLEY
7 miles from Bridstow Parish
Delightful Norman church, displaying one of the most outstandingly complete and well preserved sets of medieval wall paintings in England, dating from the 12th and 14th centuries.
ROTHERWAS CHAPEL
9 miles from Bridstow Parish
Family chapel of the Bodenham family. The originally simple medieval building has a fine Elizabethan timber roof, 18th century tower and striking Victorian interior decoration and furnishings.
ST BRIAVELS CASTLE
12 miles from Bridstow Parish
The fine twin-towered gatehouse, built by Edward I in 1292, once defended a crossbow bolt factory which used local iron. Once a prison, now a youth hostel in wonderful walking country.
OVER BRIDGE
15 miles from Bridstow Parish
A single-arch stone bridge spanning the River Severn, built in 1825-30 by the great engineer Thomas Telford.
LONGTOWN CASTLE
16 miles from Bridstow Parish
A powerful thick-walled round keep of c.1150 on a large earthen mound within a stone-walled bailey. Set in the beautiful Olchon valley, with magnificent views of the Black Mountains.
Churches in Bridstow Parish
Bridstow: St Bridget
St Matthew
Brelston Green
Marstow
Ross-on-Wye
01989 770454
The parish of St Matthew's Marstow is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Hereford's safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
Regular fortnightly Sunday services:
1st Sunday of the month at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Praise
3rd Sunday in the month at 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion
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For information about baptisms, weddings and funerals please contact Revd. Ben Bentham either through this site or by phone.
Pubs in Bridstow Parish
White Lion
Wilton Lane, Wilton, HR9 6AQ
(01989) 562785
whitelionross.com/
Wilton Court Hotel
Wilton Lane, Wilton, HR9 6AQ
(01989) 562569
wiltoncourthotel.com