Welcome
Welcome to the website for St. Andrew’s Church, North Burlingham. The first recorded rector of our beautiful church was Richard de Runhale in 1199. Although the greater part of the church dates from the early part of the sixteenth century we are proud of our roof angels and the rood screen, the latter dating back to 1536 barely a decade before the faces of the saints were defaced during the reformation. The screen by the tower is from the ruined St. Peter’s Church which is nearby. St. Andrews is surrounded by woodland and fields which is a centre for ramblers and dog-walkers who are always very welcome. The churchyard is a haven for wild flowers and we are part of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust conservation scheme.
Our church provides an oasis of calm and peace which is often remarked upon by visitors.
Opening Times
Our church is open every day from 9 am until 5 pm. You are welcome to visit the church to view the angels in the roof, the rood screen and the organ or just for private prayer.
Friends of North Burlingham Church
With help from the Diocese we are setting up a group of people from the local community who will ensure a future for this lovely church. We hope to organise the repair work identified in a recent quinquennial report, arrange occasional services in the church including a carol service and ensure that the church is cared for in the future.
If you would like to be involved in this project then please message us via the contact us page.
Communal Worship at our Churches
Sunday services now regularly take place in the Churches of Blofield and Hemblington and we look forward to welcoming worshippers.
Sunday services are held in Hemblington Church with North Burlingham at 9.30 am and in Blofield Church at 11.00 am. Services alternate between Holy Communion and a Service of Morning Worship.
There are benefice Morning prayers on Tuesdays at 9.00 am by Zoom. There are benefice Morning prayers on Thursdays at 9.00 am by Zoom. The Wednesday morning service at 9.30am is now held in Blofield Church. It alternates between Holy Communion and a Service of Morning Worship.
Our church buildings at Hemblington and Blofield are open for private prayer at published times.
Daily Hope Phone Line
Daily Hope offers music, prayers and reflections as well as full worship services from the Church of England at the end of a telephone line. The line – which is available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044 – has been set up particularly with those unable to join online church services during the period of restrictions in mind.
If you know someone who does not have access to the internet and might appreciate this service then please pass on the number. Calls are free of charge.
