Visit

• On street parking by the church.
• Walkers and cyclists welcome.
• Dog friendly.
• Ramp to access the interior of the church.
• Free Wi-Fi.
• History area and artefacts in the South Transept and church porch.
• There is no Toilet
• The surrounding churchyard is uneven in places, care must be taken.

Why not combine your visit with refreshments at Y Ffarmers (https://yffarmers.co.uk/), the village’s award-winning country dining pub which is open Wednesday to Sunday – please check their website to confirm opening hours and the current menus. Bookings can be made by phoning 01974 261 275.

Other places of interest close to the village are the Hafod Estate, Strata Florida and Devils Bridge which boasts the popular waterfalls, a selection of cafes and hotels as well as the terminus of the Rheidol Heritage Steam Railway.

Come for quiet prayer and contemplation in an enchanting atmosphere.

Learn about the rich history of the church through an interpretation area in the south transept. Here you can also find out about some of the other inhabitants of the church, our bat population!

• The stunning medieval wagon roof installed in the nave and transepts by craftsmen using oaks felled between 1502 and 1538.
• Two fonts, one from the 1800s and the other of likely Medieval date.
• A unique carved oak reredos which depicts the last supper. The work is by Belgian sculptor Jules Bernaerts who was a refugee in the area during the First World War. The reredos was commissioned by Mr and Mrs Edward Roberts to commemorate the restoration of peace and presented to the church in March 1919.
• Stained glass windows. Including the beautiful commemorative west window of 2001 which depicts local rural scenes and the north chancel window dating to the 1800s with leaf design.
• The church bell (currently in South Transept) which dates to 1686 and was cast by William and Thomas Covey of Limerick in Ireland, though not originally for this church.

The church is surrounded by a circular graveyard, where several large yew trees and veteran ash tree stand. This is the old burial ground and is thought to be predate the present church. In 1928 a new burial ground for the church was established on the edge of the village.

Generations of local families are buried in the churchyard, where sheep still graze and where volunteers are establishing a wildflower meadow and creating an environment that is a haven for wildlife.

Information about the churchyard can be found in the church porch which is accessible at all times.

The carved gravestones indicate the names, dates and homes of those buried, and the gravestone register is available for consultation inside the church.

During the Summer and a few other occasions each year, a group of volunteers from the local community offer guided tours up the medieval church tower.  It is a wonderful opportunity to experience and learn about this ancient landmark.  You will climb the narrow medieval spiral staircase to the first floor where a window through the floor offers you a view down into the heart of the church. You’ll then climb a newly constructed staircase up two further flights to the top floor of the tower where the magnificent bell-frame dating to 1537 is found.  Windows at this level offer stunning views of the village and surrounding countryside.

Keep an eye on this website and the church facebook page for Tower Tour dates and booking information.  There is a £5 per person charge for a tour and all proceeds go to looking after the church.

It’s also possible to book a private tour for individuals, families or groups and can tailor these to particular interests and in Welsh or English.  We charge £5 per person but there is a minimum charge of £50 for the group. Contact us to organise a visit and find out more.

Throughout the year the church also hosts a series of events including local interest talks, bat walks, music evenings and night photography courses.

Keep an eye on this website and the church Facebook page for event and booking information.