Staunton Harold Church
Imposing church built in 1653, with fine panelled interior
Staunton Harold Church
Overview
Imposing church built in 1653, with fine panelled interior
Staunton Harold Church rises above a lake whose tranquil waters reflect the beauty of north-west Leicestershire’s gently rolling hills. It is a picture of rural peace and contentment. But you need not look far to find a very different story from England’s most turbulent times.
Built in 1653 on the instructions of Sir Robert Shirley Fourth Baronet, this is a rare building of its time, an era known as the Commonwealth Period, when Oliver Cromwell was Lord Protector of England.
Building this chapel was Sir Robert’s way of standing up for ‘all thinges sacred’ as he saw it: the High Anglican Church and the God-given right of the monarch to rule.
Staunton Harold Church, or the Chapel of the Holy Trinity as it is also known, is a fine example of Gothic style, which continued into the middle of the seventeenth century. The oak box pews and wood panelling are made from local oak by the Melbourne joiner William Smith. William also created the pulpit, the Jacobean-style panelling in the chancel and the original chancel screen which now stands beneath the organ loft.
- Telephone
- 01332863822
- stauntonharold@nationaltrust.org.uk
Staunton Harold Church
How to get here
- Address
- Staunton Harold Estate, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1RW
- By road
- Staunton Harold Church is located near the Ferrers Centre, between Ashby de la Zouch and Melbourne, off B587. From Leicester take A50 onto A511, or take the A511 from Melbourne, Burton on Trent or Swadlincote. Follow the brown signs with the anvil symbol to the Staunton Harold Estate.
- Parking: Parking is in the estate car park (not NT) - charges apply at weekends and bank holidays only. Once parked, directions to the church are located in the corner of the estate car park.
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- By cycle
- Cycle route information
Staunton Harold Church
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Staunton Harold Church
Opening times
Please note...
Services are normally held throughout the year on the first and third Sundays of the month at 8.30am.
Saturday 15 December
- Church Closed
Sunday 16 December
- Church Closed
Monday 17 December
- Church Closed
Tuesday 18 December
- Church Closed
Wednesday 19 December
- Church Closed
Thursday 20 December
- Church Closed
Friday 21 December
- Church Closed
Staunton Harold Church
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01332863822
- stauntonharold@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Staunton Harold Estate, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1RW