Visit Us - Hinton Waldrist - The Benefice of Cherbury with Gainfield

Hinton Waldrist and its neighbouring hamlet of Duxford have a combined adult population of around 260 encompassing 145 houses and four farms. Although some of them are still involved in agriculture, most people commute to jobs in local towns.

The 13^th century church is dedicated to St. Margaret of Antioch and has a tower with a ring of 6 bells which are regularly rung. There is a memorial window to Airey Neave who was the local MP and lived in the village up to his death from terrorist action in 1979.

There are 19 on the church electoral roll but services for major festivals attract twice this number. Normal weekly services include both 1662 Prayer Book and Common Worship Communion.

The village is served by the Buckland Community Bus taking villagers to Faringdon, Wantage or Witney. A weekly Comet bus on Wednesdays connects Hinton Waldrist with Oxford.

For more information about the history of St Margaret of Antioch church download the church history booklet

For more information about reordering project at St Margaret’s Church see project page

For more information about Hinton Waldrist see the village web site

Accessibility Information

Parking

Parking is available at or near the church gates.

Getting In

There is a long tarmac path up to the church doors. The main door is heavy oak, but may be manageable for an unaccompanied wheelchair user. The church is normally open every day.

Hearing Loop

This church does not have a hearing loop.

Visually Impaired

A PDF copy of our general service book can be downloaded for use on an iPad or e-reader.

We are in the process of reprinting large print versions of our new general order of service and these should be available soon. Special services may not have large print copies available.

Toilets

There are no toilet facilities at this church.

Seating

Seating is in pews. Chairs are available. Wheelchair spaces are arranged as needed to ensure a good view of the service. Due to the layout of the church, it may be necessary to ask wheelchair users to move to allow funeral or wedding processions in, and then to move back to their preferred position. Help is always offered for this, and sidespersons will help you find a space on arrival.

Holy Communion

Communion can be brought to you in your seat if you wish. Please inform the sidespersons when you arrive. Please note that the Chancel and Sanctuary are up steps and there are no ramps inside the church as yet.