St Matthew's Church
Wishing You a Warm Welcome
If you are planning to visit Coldridge, we do hope you will enjoy spending a little time at St Matthew’s Church in the heart of the parish, and a place of prayer and quiet contemplation through the centuries.
More recently our beautiful Church has become the subject of much public interest following research into its various artefacts, by those connected with the Missing Princes Project, and you are welcome to come and explore its history.
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Special Events at St. Matthew's
Mothering Sunday Service - 30th March 2025
Jazz in the Nave - Thursday 24th April 2025
Further details will be shared shortly.
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Our Regular Services
These take place each month: for Morning Prayer on the 2nd Sunday at 10.30am, and Holy Communion on the 3rd Sunday at 10.30am; and for celebrations at Easter, Harvest and Christmas-time amongst others. All visitors are very welcome to join us during these times of worship together.
A summary of events and services planned for March 2025 is shared below.
Click here to download a PDF copy of the March 2025 - Events and Services at St. Matthew's Coldridge.
Updated 3rd March 2025
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Everyday Opening Times
The Church is normally open from 10.00am until 4.00pm each day for visitors and pilgrims.
Please note that during everyday openings the Chantry, which is the site of the tomb of John Evans and the Edward V window, is not accessible though it is possible to see the tomb and the window through the rood screen. Please see information below about our special open days.
Facilities and Safety Advice
We cannot offer public toilets in the village every day, so you may wish to take advantage of local pubs nearby for food and facilities.
Visitors are advised that the path to the Church is cobbled and uneven and can present difficulties for those with mobility issues, and it can be very slippery when wet. Please take care and use the handrail provided. There is a wheelchair ramp in the porch giving access into the building, where caution is needed throughout owing to uneven floors, steps, tiled areas and tombs set in the surface.
Church Café
Our ever-popular ‘Church Café’ is open from 2.30pm until 4.00pm on the first Monday of each month. Our Churchwardens will be there to welcome you for refreshments and a friendly get-together in the wonderful surroundings of our ancient and lovely Parish Church. Make the first Monday of the month a firm date in your diary and we shall be happy to see you for a cuppa and a chat. Everyone is welcome.
NEW** Open Days in 2025 for Visitors Interested in The Missing Princes
Between February and November 2025, St Matthew's History Team will be offering two guided tours per day, held on the fourth Thursday of the month, each starting at 11am and 2pm. Reservations for tours are required to assist with planning.
On these days there will be a slide presentation before your guided tour. To complete your visit, delicious home-made refreshments will be available in the Coldridge Cafe to be found in our nearby Village Hall between 10.00am and 3.30pm, serving coffee and cakes, tea and scones and lunches (12 - 2pm only).
To reserve your place on a tour or to request a group booking please indicate your preferred date, stating morning or afternoon, and the number in your party by contacting us at this address only: coldridgeparishchurch81@gmail.com. You may also make general enquiries via this address.
Please note: Bookings close at 6pm on the Tuesday prior to a Thursday tour day.
Making a donation to St. Matthew's Coldridge
If you would like to donate towards the Upkeep of St Matthew's Church please use our givealittle.co QR code below.
Otherwise when visiting, you will find our offertory box and card donating facilities, as well as free Edward V history leaflets and our Church History guide books priced £2. We are so grateful for all gifts to help with the upkeep of this ancient building.
Further information
Should you need to know more about any matter to do with the Church, please contact St Matthew’s Parochial Church Council at coldridgeparishchurch81@gmail.com.
Original post 6th February 2023; Last Update 26th March 2025
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