The Friends of Great Bradley Church

 Our Church

Great Bradley sits at the top of the Stour. East Anglia's most famous river.  It is the entry point into Suffolk from Cambridgeshire. By far the most historic building in this wonderful village is the Church which for a millenium has stood commanding the top of the Stour Valley.  It is the intent of 'The Friends of Great Bradley Church' that it will continue to do so for the next millenium too!

 Our Goal

The Friends envisage that the Church will continue as a place of worship and provide opportunities for the celebration of major landmarks, but it will also become a focal point for the rapidly growing numbers of walkers, cyclists and those interested in our wonderful local habitat and countryside.  In the near future, we hope to provide lockers, refreshments, information and toilet facilities.  We also hope to hold events such as music, art and book fairs in the Church.

Past and Future Events

29 June 2025:  Village Fete – with tours of the Church and opportunities to climb the tower

28 June 2025:  Garden Party and Auction (supporting the purchase of new chairs) - see the review of the event

9/10 May 2025:  Art Exhibition - see the review of the event, the list of artists and the poster

30 June 2024:  Village Fete  – with tours of the Church and an opportunity to climb the tower

29 June 2024:  Great Bradley Art and Photography Exhibition

15 Mar 2024:  Celebration of the new lighting  - an opportunity to see the transformation

1 July 2023:     Pimms & Rose Party  - Open House and auction in support of projects undertaken by The Friends

10 Sept 2022:  Relaunch of the Friends: An open-house party celebrating a gathering of Friends, old and new


Aerial views of the Church in the Stour Valley

The sequence begins as the drone flies northward up the Stour Valley to the east of Great Bradley Church.




The drone turns west with a view over the church

The drone flies anti-clockwise round the church rounding the North East and the South West corners

The a view towards the east showing the church and the graveyard and, finally, the drone continues northward, finally turning back to look south to a view of the church and the Stour Valley beyond.

And the whole video can be found HERE

 With many thanks to Paul Hart for his creation of this.

The interior lighting project

A description of the new lighting system in the church


With specific thanks to the Suffolk Historic Churches Trust and for the generosity of many Friends

The church as a venue

Links coming soon

Friendship and Donations


We invite you to join us as a Friend of Gt Bradley Church. There is no obligation to donate and we will keep you in touch with forthcoming events and news about the church .  Simply email us at friendsofgbchurch@gmail.com and we’ll be delighted to add you to our community.


If you would like to make a donation, you can do so here - and thank you!


You can also boost your donation with Gift Aid.  Doing so is free for you, but we will receive an extra 25p for every £1 that you donate.  If you'd like to use Gift Aid, please email us at  friendsofgbchurch@gmail.com and we will send you a simple form. 


Great Bradley Church 

LOCATION

Hall Road
Great Bradley
Suffolk
CB8 9LT

enquiries@greatbradleychurch.com





 

 




The Friends of Great Bradley Church aim to provide support and funding for the preservation and renovation of the Church as a building, the great historic feature of our village.