St Peter and St Paul Parish Church

Ellesborough

The church is part of a group Benefice with Kimble and Stoke Mandeville

AT PRESENT THE CHURCH HAS NO PERMANENT MINISTER. The recruitment process is underway.

PRESENT CONTACT DETAILS:

Acting Church Wardens:Deborah Hulett 01296 624865

Elizabeth Norris 01296 615821

Treasurer:Paul Couling 01296 615835

SERVICES:There is a service every Sunday at 10.45 am (except 5th Sunday)

ACCESS: The church is open every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

Afternoon teas are served every Sunday and Bank Holidays from Easter until the end of September.

From October to Easter Sundays – open for morning service only.

For access at other times please contact the acting church wardens who will help if available.

LOCATION:This Grade 2 listed medieval church is sited within a Conservation Area in a dominant position on the escarpment of the Chilterns, an Area of outstanding Natural Beauty. It is on the Upper Icknield Way and linked to many footpaths and unique geological, ecological and cultural features. It has historic links with Chequers Court, the country home of the Prime Minister of the UK.

CHURCHYARDS: Of the three churchyards, only one is in current use with very limited space available. The two closed churchyards are maintained by Ellesborough Parish Council and are designated as a Local Wildlife Site under Local Plan Policy and managed to protect and encourage plants and wildlife.

The church welcomes enquiries from interested parties to perform musical concerts, art exhibitions, talks etc.

Updated July 2025