welcome to The Seplulchre
Our church is very much in her ‘wisdom years’. She stands as a testament to history, time gone by, and religious worship. If her walls could talk she would have a lot to say.
She is also a mismatch of different people's ideas, visions, and beliefs and spans many historical periods. Her oldest parts date from 1100 AD and her newest additions from Victorian times.
Everyone who steps into the church is hit by her grandeur. There is something magnetic and intriguing about the way the light hits the building, the colours illuminated by the stained glass windows, and the gothic arches affording a vista that is only noticed at a second glance.
We are a member of the National Churches Trust.
Founded in 1100
The Holy Sepulchre is the oldest building in Northampton, surviving the great fire, one of only 4 round medieval churches in the U.K., and has the longest aisle in Northampton.
Unique From The Start
The Holy Sepulchre was the first of approximately 20 British medieval round churches to be built, of which only four now exist in their complete form.
Our History
“A fascinating building rich with history.”
visit
church of the holy sepulchre
“Mike, On behalf of the Delapre volunteers I would like to express our thanks for your brilliant tour yesterday. Everyone enjoyed it and your knowledge is just incredible”. Phillip Nash
Free
free tours
- Our public Open Days take place between May and September.
- We also take part in Heritage Week.
Paid
paid tours
- Private Tours can be arranged.
- Tours can be based around general history or military history of the church..
Hire
hire church
- We do hire out the church for certain events.
- The church is also the home for The Masque Theatre productions.
Your F.A.Q.'s
Yes, we gather regularly on Sundays at 11am and Tuesday at 10.30 am for a Holy Communion service. You can find out more information here, or e-mail sarah@holysepulchre.co.uk.
Yes, we have open days from May to September. We also do guided tours with our historian or military expert.
Yes we do. In fact the church is home to the Masque Theatre’s productions.
We are a little selective but we are open to appropriate events. We have hosted, plays, special services, musical events, album launches, photoshoots, filming, choirs and a whole host of other events of this nature.
Yes you can, in fact we welcome it. However if the photos or videos are for financial gain a different arrangement will have to be made.
We also ask that you do not take pictures of other people who might be in the church at that time.
