St Catherine's Church in Ludham is a beautiful old building. It reflects the great wealth of the population when it was built during the 14th and 15th centuries, replacing an older, smaller and far less impressive chapel.
The west tower and chancel of this church are 14th century and later, the rest of the church being mainly 15th century with 19th and early 20th century restorations. Among many items of interest inside are the hammerbeam roof to the nave, dating to about 1466, the chancel arch with its carved capitals of grotesques and seaweed foliage and a rare Royal arms of Elizabeth I. More spectacular are the 15th century decorated octagonal font and one of the finest rood screens in Norfolk, dating to 1493.
WE NEED YOUR HELP - DONATE NOW TO ST CATHERINE'S
St Catherine's relies on donations to provide care and support to everyone in this community.
Now, more than ever, please consider giving generously to support our mission and ministry by making a donation using the following button.
Take a 360 degree virtual tour of St Catherine's Church
Listen to St Catherine's church bells
Recorded by Chris Richmond. Visit www.churchbellsofnorfolk.weebly.com to find out more about the bells, how this recording was made, how it is being used at the Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre, and to listen to other church bells in Norfolk.
Sunday Morning Worship
St Catherine's is open for regular Sunday Morning Worship every Sunday at 10am
Holy Communion takes place on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 10am
All are welcome
Please check the Waterside Group opening page for details and updates to all church services taking place in the Waterside Benefice.
St Catherine's church is open to both visitors and for private prayer and reflection every day
from 10:00am until 5:00pm
Ken Grapes, Lay Chairman of the PCC
Rita Gibson, Churchwarden
Welcome to St Catherine's Church
St Catherine's Church, some thoughts and reflections.
Churches Together and Ludham Parish Council
Looking After Ludham - Village Help Scheme
Ludham on the Diocese website
'Looking After Ludham’ in the Waterside Benefice
"Churchwarden Ken Grapes and Authorised Worship Assistant Christine Wall tell us about the creation of the volunteer group 'Looking After Ludham' and of the services of worship that are taking place whilst their lovely old church is closed."
Follow the link to read the full article on the Norwich Diocese website all about the Churches Together and Ludham Parish Council help scheme.
A video highlighting some of the ways St Catherine's Church in Ludham is serving the community.
St Catherine's - In Concert Series 2022
An Organ Recital by Elinore Hanton
Mancroft Organ Scholar and currently Organ Scholar at Lincoln College, Oxford on 23 July 2022 .
A video of the performance is available on the Waterside Benefice YouTube channel, or by clicking play.
St Catherine's Church Bellringers
Bell Ringers Needed
no experience necessary!
The bells of St Catherine’s Ludham have rung out across the village
since the early 1600’s, and been used to mark times of rejoicing, celebrate
great feast days, marriages, mark deaths, and to call the faithful to prayer.
If you enjoy hearing the bells rung on Sunday mornings then make
contact to find out how you can learn the skill of bell ringing
and be part of this centuries old tradition.
You do not need to be a regular church goer, or even attend the services,
just want to hear the bells ring out.
It takes time to learn how to ring the bells but to give people an idea of what is involved we are recruiting people to start out by “tolling” or swinging the bell.
People of all ages are welcome. You do not need to be strong, or musical
to learn to ring, although a sense of rhythm helps.
To find out more contact Gerry King email waterside.churches@gmail.com.
Ludham Parish News
Find out what is happening in the community click on the link below to read the latest Ludham Parish News.
Where to find us
Norwich Road
Ludham
Great Yarmouth
NR29 5QA
Who's Who
The Reverend Gary Noyes
Vicar - Waterside Benefice
The Vicarage
Norwich Road
Ludham
Great Yarmouth
NR29 5QA
The Waterside
