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St Edmund or St James

A beautiful medieval church with John Donne memorial.

Blunham, Bedfordshire

Opening times

Open during daylight hours.

Address

Park Lane
Blunham
Bedfordshire
MK44 3NH

St Edmund or St James is the only church in the country with 'or' in its title.

Dr John Donne was its Rector at the same time as being Dean of St Paul's in London. A memorial window in the south aisle commemorates this. This medieval church has many memorials and a fine 19th century organ. Norman architecture is evident in the west end.

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Famous connections

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Steps to enter the church or churchyard

  • Ramp or level access available on request

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Dog friendly

  • Café in church

  • Services every Sunday, generally at 11am, though at 9.30am on the second Sunday of the month with Eucharist on second and fourth Sunday.

  • Community cafe held in the church on the second Saturday of the month from 1030 to noon, and a Cafe Church on the third Sunday of the month at 11am.

  • Church of England

  • Cornerstone Grant, £0, 2019

  • Our Cornerstone Grants fund urgent repairs and essential community facilities such as toilets and kitchens to help keep churches open.

  • Partnership Grant, £5,000, 2016

  • Our Partnership Grants funded a range of repair projects, recommended by County Church Trusts, to help keep churches open.

  • Repair Grant, £5,000, 2012

  • Our Repair Grants funded urgent repair work to help keep churches open.

Other nearby churches

St Mary the Virgin

Northill, Bedfordshire

Started around 1330, nestling in the pretty village of Northill, St Mary's is a delightful Bedfordshire church, well worth a visit.