Church Opening
The Church is normally open on the afternoons of the first Sunday of the month from the beginning of April to the end of September, and on a number of other occasions, subject to the Church not being used for other purposes. To view the proposed list of dates when Church will be open, please check here for more details.
The Church is also open for other events, please check the Calendar for details.
At other times access to the Church is by prior arrangement.
Arranging a visit
If you would like to visit Highnam Church please contact inbox@highnamchurch.org giving you contact details and proposed date and time.
For Group visits we can give a brief introduction and history of the Church, and have guides available to show you around. For this we charge a minimum of £5.00 per head. You should allow 45 minutes to one hour for your visit.
Booking the Church for an event
We are always happy to host concerts, or other events in the Church. If you would like to discuss an event, please complete and return an event booking form.
How to find the Church
The church can be accessed from Gloucester by following the A40 (towards Ross-on-Wye) and then the B4215 towards Newent. The church spire is visible from the A40. The car park entrance is shared with the Community Centre.
From the Ross-on-Wye direction go towards Gloucester and, following the junction of the A40 with the A48, continue onto the dual carriage way which is about 5 kms (3 miles) from Gloucester and turn sharp left at a set of traffic lights. The entrance to the church car park is approximately 500 mtrs (300 yards) on the left. The car park entrance is shared with the Community Centre.
From the Chepstow directions go towards Gloucester on the A48. About 5kms (3 miles) from Gloucester at the A48 / A40 junction turn left towards Gloucester. At the first set of traffic lights turn sharp left. The entrance to the church car park is approximately 500 mtrs (300 yards) on the left. The car park entrance is shared with the Community Centre.
For those with Satnav, the postcode nearest the Church is GL2 8DG
To visit the Church by Bus, take the 32 or 132 service from Gloucester