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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What's On
all events »Saturday June 22 at 7.30pm - Warwickshire Baroque
With a programme based on the works of Handel and Friends and featuring music for orchestra and 3 concertos: for 2 violins, organ and oboe d'amore. Among the players are Stephen Dodsworth (organ), Clive Letchford (violin) and Sue Cannan (oboe). Tickets £8 (under 16s free)
Thursday 4 July 12 Noon - FREE concert by First United Church of Birmingham (Michigan, USA) Youth Choir
Thursday 18th July 8pm - Warwickshire Youth Waits
This hour-long concert, directed by Ali Kinder, will give a chance to see and hear the Renaissance instruments of the group before they embark on their trip to Venice. English and Italian music from 17th century includes Giovanni Gabrieli, William Byrd, Claudio Montiverdi and John Dowland. Tickets £2 on the door, under-16s free. Refreshments will be available before and after the concert. The evening is organised by The Friends of the Music.
Latest News
Tea, coffee and home-made cakes on sale on weekend afternoons
Holy Trinity's popular summer cafe will continue throughout the summer on Saturdays from 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm (unless there is a wedding)and on Sundays from 2 pm - 4pm. All money raised will go towards church funds.
Services This Week
Scroll down to Latest Announcements to find out when the church is closed
Every week: Morning Prayer in St Peter's Chapel (access allowed to other parts of the church) at 9.30am on Mondays, 9.15am Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. On Sundays there are services at 8 am, 10.30 am and 6pm (no access to Shakespeare's grave during services - but visitors are very welcome to attend)
See music for May services here
Monday 17th June
Morning Prayer ... 9.30 am
Tuesday 18th June
Morning prayer ... 9.15 am
Holy Communion in Chancel ... 10 am
Wednesday 19th June
Morning Prayer ... 9.15 am
Holy Communion in Guild Chapel ... 10.00 am
Thursday 20th June
Morning Prayer ... 9.15 am
Friday 21st June
Morning Prayer ... 9.15 am
Sunday 23rd June
Holy Communion ... 8.00 am
Parish Communion ... 10.30 am
Choral Evensong ... 6.00 pm
Holy Communion at All Saints Luddington ... 9.15 am
Holy Communion BCP at St Helen's Clifford Chambers ... 9.15 am
Current Music Lists
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Latest Announcements
NO ACCESS TO SHAKESPEARE'S grave at the following times:
Tuesday 18th June
- Chancel closed (no access to Shakespeare's grave) for Holy Communion 10 am - 11.15 am.
Wednesday 19th June
Church closed for the funeral of Julian Emslie 12.30pm - 14.15pm.
Saturday 22nd June
Church closed for the weddings of Nigel Fryer and Samantha Tindall and Carl Wells and Kimyka Hutchinson 11am - 2.15pm
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 open to visitors 12.30 pm - 5 pm on Sundays.