St Bride's CwmdauddwrFormerly known as St. Winifred's
A large Victorian Church set in an extensive graveyard. This church in its early Celtic monastic foundation was part of a number of 'clas' throughout the Elan Valley. Today it serves the village of Cwmdauddwr and the Elan valley beyond.
Service Times
1st Sunday
| 11.00 | Morning Prayer | alternating with traditional and contemporary |
2nd Sunday
| 9.30 | Holy Communion | alternating between 1984 and 2004 service |
3rd Sunday
| 11.00 | Family Service alternating each month between St Clement's Rhayader and St Bride's. |
4th Sunday
| 9.30 | Holy Communion | alternating between |
| 1984 and 2004 service. |
5th Sunday
| 10.00 | Holy Communion 2004 service on a rota basis with the other churches in the Parish |
Other Services
| 2nd and 4th Wednesday's | 10.00 | |
| Holy Communion |
Notable Features
Still traceable in the Churchyard just in from the East Wall can be seen some of the foundations of an earlier church to stand on this site. There is a fine metal rood screen and stone carved reredos as well as many plaques showing the ancestry of many of the local families.The church stands in a conservation area a reminder to all who visit of the glory of God's creation.
Transport
Within easy walking distance of Rhayader town centre. Walk along West Street and down the hill over the Wye bridge and you will see the church on your left hand side.
Opening Times
the church is closed for most of the year but access can be arranged with the church warden Mrs Ethwyn Pugh 01597 810507
Location
S0003685
