St Nicholas is the ancient Parish Church of Stevenage. The Saxon church on this site was replaced by a Norman one in about 1100 AD, but the only remaining part of this is the great, thick-walled flint tower. The church structure has been partially rebuilt so many times that it is a patchwork of nine centuries of local endeavour.  As the New Town was developed after the Second World War, more churches were built and now the town is divided into nine Anglican parishes. The present parish of St Nicholas covers an area across the north of the town, and encompasses a total population in excess of 18,000. This is set to grow with the development of the Great Ashby residential area, to the north of the parish. The Parishes of St Nicholas and Graveley now form a united benefice, the Vicar of St Nicholas also being Rector of St Mary's, Graveley. Click here to find out how to get to the church. Inside St Nicholas Church there are many items of interest: the ancient stone font with medieval carved wooden cover; a magnificent carved reredos dating from around 1890, the medieval rood screen rediscovered in 1841, having been lost since the time of the Reformation; six 14th century misericords, and an impressive Victorian organ. To see a plan of the church, click here. The St Nicholas Parish Prayer O God, our Father, we pray for your blessing on this parish and church of St Nicholas. Draw us together in fellowship with one another and loyalty to you. May your Holy Spirit renew us in prayer and strengthen our love that we may be faithful servants and true witnesses to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.   How to get to St Nicholas Church           Meet the Friends of St Nicholas

How to get to  St Nicholas Church Click here     ACCESS FOR DISABLED PEOPLE There is access for wheelchairs via a ramp from the car park into the churchyard and there are no steps into the church building itself. Low-rise ramps permit easy access to the High Altar.  A loop induction system is fitted within the church for those with hearing aids (please use setting 'T'). Large print Bible and hymn books are available for visually impaired visitors, and it is hoped to provide Braille copies of the services in due course.

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