Our church buildings are full of history and character, and we work hard to make them accessible within the limits of their age and architecture. While some features of a historic space can’t be changed, we continually review our layout, signage, and welcome practices to ensure everyone can enter, move around, and take part in worship with confidence and dignity. We welcome feedback and ideas to help improve access for all.
Holy Trinity Church
There is one direct pedestrian entrance into the church. This double-width front door faces north, opening onto West Street. For those needing wheelchair access, please use the double doors at the rear of church (accessed via a footpath leading around tower).
There are double doors leading to the Parish Centre from the small car park. These are now electronic and usually switched on when the church is open
In the small car park situated to the side of the Church is a slope, this allows easy access for all.
Directly inside these doors, there is an internal slope leading into the Church
Most of the seating in the church is in fixed pews, which means space for wheelchairs and pushchairs is limited. However, we have dedicated wheelchair space at the front on the left of the central aisle, as well as accessible seating at the back of the church where there is plenty of room with tables and chairs. This ensures that everyone can choose a place that feels most comfortable and enables them to take part in worship.
The Chapel area (pictured right) with prayer cross to the east end of the church is not accessible to wheelchair users. There are however more prayer candles towards the front of the main body of the church, without incurring steps.
- Large-print orders of service, song sheets and weekly news sheets are available. These are also available online or via email.
- There is a sound amplification system with hearing loop.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
The Parish Hall
The Parish Centre is accessed from West Street via side road, to small carpark to west side of Holy Trinity church. There are no steps to the double entrance doors.
A second set of internal double doors lead to male & female toilets and an accessible toilet with nappy-changing facility.
The main hall has double-width access doors, the Lounge a single door. Both halls have smooth carpet and no steps.
- There is a sound system in the main hall, allowing for a loop system to be used.
- There is no sound system in the lounge.
- Visitors to our parish facilities with assistance dogs are very welcome.
St Columba Church
St Columba church can be approached from the public pavement along a flat paved path, using the east-facing door. There are no steps.
The west-facing door is accessed from the public pavement down a tarmac path, or from the adjacent church car park. There are no steps but there is a small threshold to cross. A ramp is available to assist. A touch doorbell is available to call for help.
Inside the church there is a single level hard floor, apart from carpeted central aisle.
- There is a sound amplification system with hearing loop.
- Service and song words are usually shown on two screens at the front of the church and one at the rear but large-print paper versions are available.
- Seating is flexible, allowing for full choice of position for wheelchair users.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- There is an accessible toilet on the left as you enter the main worship space.