B&NES SACRE: PLACES TO VISIT

Places to Visit The Following Places of Worship Welcome Visitors by Pre-arrangement

Bahá’í Faith - Bristol Bahá’í Centre
Contact & Phone Number	For Bristol: Masoud Yazdani Tel: 0117 971 5919 For Bath Bahá’í Community: Martin Burroughs Tel: 01225 426725
Address:	Bristol Bahá’í Centre, 6 Church Road, Lawrence Hill, Bristol
Meetings Open to the Public:	Devotional Meetings, Childrens Classes, Holy Day celebrations; first Saturday of the month: Prayer Brunch at 11.00am – call for details
Special Requirements:	None. Advance notification is helpful.
Donations:	None - can only be accepted from members of the Bahá’í Faith
Buddhism - Lam Rim Buddhist Centre – Bristol
Contact & Phone Number	Mike Austen (Trustee) Tel: 0117 968 4784; Janie Harris (Trustee) Tel: 0117 944 2230
Address:	Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, 12 Victoria Place, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 3BP
Meetings Open to the Public:	call for details of activities
Special Requirements:	Advance notice of at least one month; please remove shoes in the Shrine Room, and wear appropriate clothing (further details on application)
Donations:	Voluntary
Christianity - Church of England - Bath Abbey
Contact & Phone Number	Visitors Officer The Abbey Office 13 Kingston Buildings Bath BA1 1LT Tel: 01225 422462 Fax: 01225 429 990 Email: visits@bathabbey.org Website: www.bathabbey.org For full details of services for worship, and musical events; guided tours can also be arranged.
Address:	Bath Abbey, Abbey Churchyard, Bath
Meetings Open to the Public:	Details of Sunday and Weekday services are available from the website, by emailing your enquiry or by contacting the office. Stewards are available during most weekdays to answer questions and be of assistance. Guided tours can be booked and arranged. The Heritage Vaults Museum is open Monday - Saturday. Crèche and Youth activities on Sunday and special events throughout the year please contact the office or email your enquiry.
Special Requirements:	Group visits to be booked in advance.
Donations:	Voluntary donation appreciated.
Christianity - Church of England - Wells Cathedral
Contact & Phone Number	Visits Coordinator, Wells Cathedral Office, Chain Gate, Cathedral Green, Wells BA5 2UE Tel: 01749 674483 Fax: 01749 832210 Email: visits@wellscathedral.uk.net Website: www.wellscathedral.org.uk
Address:	Cathedral Church of St Andrew, Wells
Meetings Open to the Public:	Sundays and weekdays – see website for details
Special Requirements:	None
Donations:	Small donation per person; details on request
Christianity - Roman Catholic - St John's RC Church, Bath
Contact & Phone Number	Sarah Bevan (Tues - Fri: 9.30-1.30pm) Tel: 01225 464471
Address:	St John's Church, South Parade, Bath BA2 4AF
Meetings Open to the Public:	Sundays and weekdays – call for details
Special Requirements:	Advance notification required.
Donations:	Expected for groups, towards church repairs; call for details
Christianity - Orthodox - St John of Kronstadt Orthodox Church, Bath
Contact & Phone Number	Fr Seraphim Johnson, 15 Alexandra Road, Bath BA2 4PW Tel: 01225 317604, or Fr Yves Dubois Tel: 01225 318338, or Mother Sarah, Orthodox Chaplain at University of Bath Tel: 01225 386458.
Address:	St John of Kronstadt Orthodox Church, 48 Lyncombe Hill, Bath BA2 4PJ
Meetings Open to the Public:	Call for details
Special Requirements:	None; advance notification for large groups
Donations:	Voluntary collection as part of the Divine Liturgy
Hinduism - The Hindu Temple of Bristol
Contact & Details	Panditji Vyas Tel: 0117 935 1007 Email: panditji@bristolhindutemple.co.uk
Address:	The Hindu Temple of Bristol, 163B Church Road, Redfield, Bristol BS5 9LA Website: www.bristolhindutemple.co.uk
Meetings Open to the Public:	Each day; Friday and Saturday pm - call for details
Special Requirements:	Shoes to be removed; modest dress
Donations:	Voluntary donation appreciated
Islam - Bath Islamic Centre
Contact & Phone Number	Imam Rashad A. Azami Tel: 01225 460922
Address:	Bath Islamic Centre 8 Pierrepont Street, Bath BA1 1LA
Meetings Open to the Public:	Meetings for worship only open to the Muslim Community.
Special Requirements:	Shoes to be removed in the mosque area; no restrictions to visits by boys or girls. Girls not required to cover their head unless they want to. Visits from schools welcomed but only by prior appointment, and we are also willing to visit schools to speak to school assemblies or to a class
Donations:	Not a requirement, or expected, but if anyone wishes to make a donation to the centre, it may be sent to Bath Islamic Society
Judaism - Orthodox - Bristol Hebrew Congregation
Contact & Phone Number	Andrea Hutter Tel: 0117 962 1076
Address:	Bristol Hebrew Congregation, 9 Park Row, Bristol
Meetings Open to the Public:	Call for details
Special Requirements:	Head covering for boys
Donations:	£25 per visit
Judaism - Progressive - Bristol and West Progressive Synagogue
Contact & Phone Number	Rabbi Frances Berry Tel: 0117 954 1937 Email: berryuk@freeuk.com or Schools Visits Organiser Mrs E Romain Tel: 0117 973 9312 Email: effie_romain@blueyonder.co.uk Website: www.bwpjc.org
Address:	Bristol and West Progressive Synagogue, 43-47 Bannerman Road Easton Bristol
Meetings Open to the Public:	Call for details
Special Requirements:
Donations:
Religious Society of Friends - The Friends Meeting House, Bath
Contact & Phone Number	The Clerk, Sue Kupper Tel: 01225 339141
Address:	The Friends Meeting House, York Street, Bath BA1 1NG
Meetings Open to the Public:	Sundays 11-12 noon; Wednesdays 10.30-11.00am; Meeting for Worship at University of Bath Chaplaincy Mondays 12.30-1.00pm (term-time only).
Special Requirements:	Notice appreciated if a group visit. Children may attend the Children's Meeting by prior arrangement. Disabled facilities, but access via steps
Donations:	In boxes by entrance doors
Sikhism - Shri Guru Nanak Prakash Singh Sabha Gurdwara
Contact & Phone Number	The Secretary, at the address of the Gurdwara above or Tel: 0117 9020 104 or contact Mukhtyar Singh Bhakerd Tel: 0117 939 30887
Address:	Shri Guru Nanak Prakash Singh Sabha Gurdwara 71-75 Fishponds Road Eastville Bristol
Meetings Open to the Public:	Sundays 10am – 3pm; details on request
Special Requirements:	Advance notification for group visits essential. Individual or very small group may visit ad hoc if no special attention is required. Suitable head covering required; shoes to be removed on premises; modest dress. Visitors may be required to sit on carpeted floor in main congregation Worship Hall. No tobacco or alcohol may be consumed on site.
Donations:	Voluntary; by cash or cheque

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