Heritage Open Day at Hinkledux Churches
St Mary and St John's, Hinxton, St Mary Magdalene, Ickleton, and St Peter's, Duxford.
Pre-booking not required.
Step inside three beautiful medieval churches in the Hinkledux parishes: St Mary and St John's, Hinxton, St Mary Magdalene, Ickleton, and St Peter's, Duxford, and uncover centuries of local history.
Visitors will have the opportunity to:
🔔 Chime the church bells at Duxford and Hinxton
🕰️ See the historic church clock in action at Hinxton
📜 Explore records of christenings, weddings and burials to discover who lived in these villages hundreds of years ago
🔍 Take part in quizzes and use guides to explore the churches and churchyards
This is a wonderful opportunity for families, history enthusiasts and curious visitors alike to learn more about the heritage of these picturesque South Cambridgeshire villages.
Please note: Conservation work is currently taking place on the wall paintings at Ickleton Church, and much of this artwork will be obscured by scaffolding during the event.
This event forms part of Heritage Open Days, England’s largest festival of history and culture.
Directions:
This is a multi site event - locations are: St Peter's Church Duxford 1 Chapel St, Duxford, Cambridge CB22 4RJ - on street parking only; St Mary Magdalene Church Ickleton Church St, Ickleton, Saffron Walden CB10 1SL - on street parking only; St Mary and St John Church Hinxton - there is a small car park to the left of the church gates.
Accessibility details:
Please note all three buildings have uneven floors and limited wheelchair access. At St Peter's Duxford there's a sloping path up to the church but level access into the building. There are gravel paths at Ickleton and Hinxton with ramps available to access the church building. Access to the bell tower at St Peter's is via steep and uneven spiral stairs. Access to the bell tower at Hinxton is via a wooden staircase.
St Mary and St John's, Hinxton, St Mary Magdalene, Ickleton, and St Peter's, Duxford.
