St Bartholomew

Beautiful church sitting in open countryside, next to a great village pub and onetime home to John Winthrop, Pilgrim Father and First Governor of Massachusetts.

Groton, Suffolk

Opening times

Open all day, everyday.

Address

Church Street
Groton
Suffolk
CO10 5ED

This simple, but well kept church was onetime the spiritual home of John Winthrop, Pilgrim Father and First Governor of Massachusetts. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and lovely footpaths and walks. This together with St Mary's Boxford and St Mary the Virgin Edwardstone make to the Winthrop Trail in Box River.

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Social heritage stories

  • Wildlife haven

  • Accessible toilets in church

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Café within 500m

  • Car park at church

  • Dog friendly

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Steps to enter the church or churchyard

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Morning Services every second Sunday. Evening Services once every two months. Occasional coffee mornings, events and other activities.

  • Church of England

Contact information

Other nearby churches

St Mary

Boxford, Suffolk

Beautiful medieval church sitting in the centre of the village with beautiful architecture and historical links to John Winthrop, Pilgrim Father and First Governor of Massachusetts.

St Mary the Virgin

Edwardstone, Suffolk

Beautiful medieval church in open Suffolk countryside, birthplace of John Winthrop, Pilgrim Father and First Governor of Massachusetts.

St Mary

Kersey, Suffolk

St Mary's stands on high ground above its very pretty village, which prospered during the late medieval cloth making boom.