Welcome To Holy Trinity
Stratford-upon-Avon
Shakespeare's Church
OUR VISION
To be bridge-builders, bringing God to people and people to God, in the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ
Holy Trinity, Stratford, on the banks of the River Avon, is probably England's most visited Parish Church. As well as being a thriving Parish church, it receives many thousands of visitors each year due to the fact that William Shakespeare was baptised here, worshipped here, and is buried in the chancel.
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all events »Holy Trinity Choir sings at Compton Verney Sunday 15th December - all afternoon
HOLY TRINITY’S CHOIR will be singing at Compton Verney Art Gallery & Museum during the afternoon of 15 December. This will also be an opportunity to see the Clifford Chambers chalice and paten on display for the last time because Compton Verney’s season ends on that day. Two-for-one ticket offers are available at the back of church or in the Parish Office. The exhibition ‘Curious Beasts’ – prints (on loan from the British Museum) ranging from the 15th to the 19th century, with works by Goya, Rembrandt, Durer, Cranach, George Stubbs, and others, is well worth seeing!
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Christmas Services at Holy Trinity
Christmas Eve
24th December
Traditional Carol Service - 3.30 pm (organ music from 2.45 pm)
Waiting for Jesus - 6 pm
A family friendly service. Children are encouraged to come dressed as an angel, shepherd or king to share in the 'Big Nativity'
Midnight Mass - 11.30 pm (doors open 10.45 pm)
First Eucharist of Christmas
Christmas Day
25th December
Holy Communion - 8 am
(A quiet service)
Family Communion - 10.30 am
(A lively service!)
Church Closures
NO ACCESS TO SHAKESPEARE'S grave at the following times:
Tuesday 10th December
Chancel closed (no access to Shakespeare's grave) for Holy Communion 10 am - 11.15 am.
Thursday 12th December
Church closed for Welcombe Hills School Christmas Service and Concert 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
Friday 13th December
Church closed for The Croft School Christmas Service and The Willows School Christmas Service from 11.30am for the rest of the afternoon.
Sunday 15th December
No access to Shakespeare's Grave until 1.30 pm (Chancel closed for services until then - visitors welcome to join in.)
Regular closures:
Chancel is closed (no access to Shakespeare's grave) on Tuesdays 10 am - 11.15 am for Holy Communion. Rest of church open to visitors.
There is no access to Shakespeare's grave on Sunday mornings, when services are taking place. Church is usually open to visitors 12.15 - 5 pm on Sundays, unless Baptisms are taking place after the morning service, when church will be closed until 1.30 pm.
Services This Week
See Church Closures to find out when access to Shakespeare's grave is restricted due to weddings, funerals or other special services
Every week: Morning Prayer in St Peter's Chapel (access allowed to other parts of the church) at 9.30 am on Mondays, 9.15 am Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. On Sundays there are services at 8 am, 10.30 am and 6 pm (no access to Shakespeare's grave during services - but visitors are very welcome to attend)
Monday 9th December
Morning Prayer in St Peter's Chapel ... 9.30 am
Tuesday 10th December
Morning Prayer in St Peter's Chapel ... 9.15 am
Holy Communion in Chancel ... 10 am
Wednesday 11th December
Morning Prayer in St Peter's Chapel ... 9.15 am
Holy Communion in Guild Chapel ... 10.00 am
Stratford Preparatory School Christingle Service ... 6.30 pm
Thursday 12th December
Morning Prayer in St Peter's Chapel ... 9.15 am
Welcome Hills School Christmas Service and Concert ... 10.30 am
Bridgetown Junior School Carol Service ... 6.30 pm
Friday 13th December
Morning Prayer in St Peter's Chapel ... 9.15 am
Croft School Carol Service ... 12 Noon - 1pm
The Willows School Christmas Service ... 2.15 pm
Compline sung by the Holy Trinity Choir ... 8.40 pm
Saturday 14th December
Wedding of Liam Roberts and Alis Lindlar ... 4.00 pm
Sunday 15th December
Holy Communion ... 8.00 am
Parish Communion with Healing ... 10.30 am
Baptism of Hugo and Aubin Moores ... 12.15 pm
Evensong ... 6.00 pm
Compline ... 7pm
Holy Trinity @ Rosebird ... 9.00 am
Family Communion at All Saints, Luddington ... 9.15 am
Morning Praise at St Helen's, Clifford Chambers ... 9.15 am
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