St Peter's Church, Curdridge
St Peter's Church is located in Church Lane just off the main Botley Road in Curdridge, a small picturesque village in Hampshire, made up of Victorian and modern houses and cottages. The Church is one of 3 churches administered from All Saint's, Botley SO30 2EA where our parish office is located, while the management of the church is overseen by The Parochial Church Council. The vicar is Rev'd Gregg Mensingh, who is supported by a ministry team including Lay ministers and retired clergy
With a front churchyard, war memorial and a large rear churchyard, St Peter's Church provides a peaceful and beautiful setting for weddings, funerals, baptisms, or a place to spend some quiet time and reflection.
Church History
About Curdridge Church
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built in 1888 in a high Victorian style, in a pretty churchyard setting
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the building seats 120 in pews and has a small kitchen and toilet
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the area at the back of the church has been opened up and is used for meetings, coffee after services and a childrenís play area during services
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the congregation welcomes people of all ages to our services
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there is an excellent peal of 8 bells that are rung regularly by locals and visitors from further afield
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open during the day for private prayer and visitors
Church Facilities
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the building seats 120 in pews and has a small kitchen and toilet
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the area at the back of the church has been opened up and is used for meetings, coffee after services and a children's play area during services
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the congregation welcomes people of all ages to our services
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there is an excellent peal of 8 bells that are rung regularly by locals and visitors from further afield
The Church uses the Reading Rooms for fundraising and community events such as the Harvest Supper. The Curdridge Show is a large community event that takes place each July and raises a considerable amount of money for the Reading Rooms. It attracts visitors from far and near and is supported by many of the villagers.
Find Us
The Church Building location is SO32 2DR.
Curdridge has good village amenities including a community-run village hall (Reading Rooms). A lot of community events and activities take place in the Reading Rooms including a well-attended pre-school, open five mornings each week, an active drama group, Lunch Club, Friendship Club, gardening and floral clubs, keep fit and the very popular History Society. Members of the church congregation are involved in many of these groups and activities.
There are around 500 households within the village. There is some social housing close to the church. The population of the village is around 1,300 (of which the largest age group is 45-64). Most residents of the village are retired or professional persons who commute to work outside of the village. Consideration is being given to the provision of some new affordable housing within the village.