St Wilfrid’s Church

St Wilfrid's Church is at the heart of the Kirkby in Ashfield community, and stands on a site that is believed to have been first used for a church in the 7th century AD. This parish church has traditional worship, but is also a place for the community to come together for groups and activities including crafts, exercise, and a venue to meet and chat. The church hall is available for hire with the chance to book catering facilities. The church has eight bells in its tower and members can teach bell-ringing.


The history
The church survived a lightning strike in the eighteenth century, after which the spire and tower were rebuilt in 1866. There was also a fire at the building in 1907. Money was raised by the parish to rebuild the church, and a new porch was added as well as a carved wooden screen put in place of a chancel arch.

The community has always been generous in providing gifts over the years. In 1928, the church's carved oak panels were donated in memory of Miss Hodgkinson and the chapel and its furnishings, consecrated in 1962 and dedicated to St Hilda, was donated by an anonymous parishioner.

Opening times
Check the church website for opening times and services.

How to get there
By car: Exit junction 27 on the M1 and continue on Mansfield Road/A608. Take B600 to B6018 in Kirkby in Ashfield.
By train: Kirkby in Ashfield station (0.9 miles).