Sunday September 14th 2025

Heritage Open Day 10.30 - 5.00

We are delighted to be once again opening the church to visitors this autumn as part of Heritage Open Days and look forward to welcoming you all to explore our interesting displays, book sales, local produce and cards for all occasions amongst other things. This year's theme is "Architectural Heritage- Past Structures -Future Connections", and we propose to explore some of the architectural curiosities and historic buildings to be found in the Lower Derwent Valley.

Phil Thomas's superbly informative guided tours of the church and the site will begin at 11.30.am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm.

Of course the church itself, the churchyard and the surrounding landscape of the Derwent Ings will be present in their serene beauty regardless of transient world events. Our trustee Richard Baker will be setting his moth trap as usual and doing a species count in the early afternoon, always a fascinating insight into the usually hidden and overlooked world of some of the permanent denizens of our environment.

There will be refreshments available, courtesy of trustee Michael Thomas, which have deservedly become a major feature of our Open Days  (recipe book for sale!)

There is no charge for entry to the church but all donations towards the work of maintaining and restoring the church building and the churchyard are most gratefully received.

Donations may be made in person during the Open Day or by bank transfer to: 

Ellerton Church Preservation Trust Charity No:10526889

Account number 07096086 / Sort code 09 01 54

We do also have a card reader if that's easier!