Pershore Benefice is a group of four Anglican churches centred around the market town of Pershore, and includes the villages of Birlingham, Pinvin and Wick. Our Priest-in-Charge, along with a ministry team and many volunteers, worship and work together to ensure that our churches are at the hearts of their community.
Pershore
Pershore Abbey
The abbey has been a centre for Christian Worship for over 1300 years. It attracts visitors from around the world as it is one of the finest examples of Norman and Early English architecture in the country.
Birlingham
St James the Great
The pretty village church of Birlingham is famous for its blanket of early spring snowdrops. The church itself was rebuilt in 1871 but retains a 15th century tower from an earlier building and the lychgate is formed from the chancel arch of the original 12th century Norman church.
Pinvin
St Nicholas' Church
A tiny church set amidst the fields with parts dating from the 11th century. Originally a chapelry of Pershore Abbey this small ancient village church features a series of stunning wall paintings from the 14th, 15th and 17th centuries.
Wick
St Mary's Church
A medieval chapelry of St Andrew’s, Pershore, the core of St Mary’s is late Norman, with a series of 19th century restorations. The church features a fine collection of stained glass including work by Kempe and Comper.