Accessibility in our Churches
At Bampton with Clanfield we aim to be as inclusive and accessible as possible in our community and our worship.
Information regarding accessibility in our 5 parish churches can be found below. If you have any questions, thoughts, or feedback, about our churches or how we can be more accessible please contact us here.
St Mary’s Bampton
Address: Church View, Bampton, OX18 2LZ click here for map.
Toilets: Yes, disabled toilet with baby change facilities
Kitchen: Yes
Access: The South door (porch) has a small drop into the church which can generally be managed by wheelchair users without assistance, however the West (double) door has a much higher step up from the outside and a small drop on the inside, and wheelchair users will need to ask for assistance.
The main body of the church is flat and accessible. The chancel which leads to the High Altar has 3 steps. The High Alter is only used for distributing Communion in Sunday morning Communion services. We can bring communion to the main body of the church for anyone unable to go up to the High Altar via the steps. Please let a sidesperson know if you require this. There is a stone path leading to the church.
Sound System: Yes with hearing aid loop
Seating: Pews with cushions. There are two designated wheelchair spaces in the front half of the Nave.
Parking: Parking available surrounding the church (see blue line in picture below)
St Stephen’s Clanfield
Address: Pound Lane, Clanfield, OX18 2QZ click here for map
Toilets: Yes, disabled toilet with baby change facilities
Kitchen: Yes
Access: The main body of the church is flat and accessible. The chancel which leads to the High Altar has 2 steps. The High Alter is only used for distributing Communion in Sunday morning Communion services. We can bring communion to the main body of the church for anyone unable to go up to the High Altar via the steps. Please let a sidsperson know if you require this. There is a stone path leading to the church.
Sound System: Yes with hearing aid loop
Seating: Pews with cushions
Parking: Parking available in front of the church (see blue line in picture below)
St James Aston
Address: Cote Road, Aston, OX18 2DU click here for map
Toilets: Yes, disabled toilet with baby change facilities
Kitchen: Yes
Access: the main body of the church is flat and accessible. The chancel which leads to the High Altar has 2 steps. The High Alter is only used for distributing Communion in Sunday morning Communion services. We can bring communion to the main body of the church for anyone unable to go up to the High Altar via the steps. Please let a sidsperson know if you require this. There is a stone path leading to the church.
Sound System: Yes with hearing aid loop
Seating: Padded chairs and pews with cushions available
Parking: Parking available on the street in front the church (see blue line in picture below)
Holy Trinity Lew
Address: Curbridge Road, Lew, OX18 2AZ click here for map
Toilets: No
Kitchen: No
Access: There are 2 steps leading into the church itself. The main body of the church is flat and accessible. There is a gravel path leading to the church.
Sound System: No
Seating: Pews
Parking: Limited free parking available on the street in front the church. This is on a 30mph road with no pavement so caution is needed when parking. (see blue line in picture below)
St Mary’s Shifford
Address: Shifford, OX29 7QS click here for map
Toilets: No
Kitchen: No
Access: St Mary’s is surrounded by grass and there is a downward slope to the church as such it can be muddy and wet at times throughout the year. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters will likely struggle.
There is a step leading in to the church and a further 2 steps up to the High Altar. The High Alter is only used for distributing Communion in Sunday morning Communion services. We can bring communion to the main body of the church for anyone unable to go up to the High Altar via the steps. Please do let a sidsperson know if you require this.
Sound System: No
Seating: Pews
Parking: Parking available by the side of the church, this is on sloped grass. As well as parking on the street in front of the church. (see blue line in picture below)
