Church of the Shining Mere

Large triple nave 12th century red sandstone church substantially rebuilt over the centuries

Service Times

First Sunday

11.00,Morning Prayer

Second Sunday

11.00,Holy Communion

Third Sunday

11.00,Family Worship

Fourth Sunday

11.00,Holy Communion

Fifth Sunday

11.00,Group Service in one church of the four

Other Services

Occasional 4th Sundays of Summer, 6.00pm, Evensong

Opening Times
The church is open all year in daylight hours.

Here in about 1383, Owain Glyndwr, Prince of Wales, married Margaret Hanmer.
Welsh poet R S Thomas was curate here 1940-42.
Welsh poet Daffyd ab Edmund lived here and was buried here in about 1500.
Matthew Gough was born in Hanmer and fought in France during the hundred years war. He died on the old London Bridge 6th July 1450 defending King Henry VI against the rebellion of Jack Cade.
Inside – Kempe windows and carved wood.
In tower – six bells and a Joyce created clock.
Outside – 12th Century churchyard cross.
Spectacular setting overlooking Hanmer Mere. Grid Reference Church SJ456395
Short walk to ancient St Chad’s Well. Grid Reference SJ453405

Public Transport

Regular 146 Wrexham-Whitchurch bus service stops by mereside gate, shown above.
Parking by this gate for cars and coaches. Benches suitable for picnics.

Access
The path from the mere gate is uphill. Parking in Church Square or Vicarage yard provides level access. There is a small step into the church which we are negotiating with heritage authorities to allow us to remove. There are the usual steps up to the chancel as found in most churches.