Church Lane, Cold Ashby, NN6 6EG, United Kingdom
The parish church in Cold Ashby is a constant presence in village life and is warmly supported by the wider community. It plays a valued role in traditional church and rural festivals throughout the year and is an important setting for family occasions such as weddings, funerals, and baptisms.
Services are held at 9.30 am on the fourth Sunday of each month, and on other Sundays we join with fellow churches in the Uplands Group for worship.
The church is proud to have an active team of bellringers, who help keep this much-loved tradition alive.
Access to the church is level, and we endeavour to keep the building open during daylight hours so that all are welcome to come in for prayer, reflection, or simply a moment of peace. However during September 2025 the church will be closed as essential maintenance is carried out on the church floor.
You can find out more about our services here
This is a stone church that seats about 100. It has a square west tower with corner pinnacles, and is reckoned to date from the 12th to 14th century. The porch is 17th century and the vestry, north door and organ gallery are 19th century. Two of the stained glass windows depict the church as it was in the 19th century. There was major restoration to the roof in 1991. One of the bells, dated 1317, is reputed to be the world’s oldest bell hung for change ringing. The lych gate was added in 1883 and is separately listed grade II. The churchyard was closed by order in council in 1884, and is raised with retaining walls. There is a relatively modern multi-coloured east window which looks glorious on a sunny day. Please call in to have a look.
If you value the role of St Deny's in our community, and wish to contribute to the ongoing mission and ministry, please consider contributing financially through the secure Parish Giving Scheme, which allows us to reclaim Gift Aid where applicable or by offering your time and skills as a volunteer. Every contribution, large or small, makes a real difference.
Click here for the planned giving scheme