St Sadwrn’s, Henllan

St Sadwrn’s, Henllan St Sadwrn is a Church in Wales church in the heart of Henllan village. We are open everyday and we look forward to welcoming you.

We have services every Sunday at 11am. There has been a church here since St Sadwrn established his Celtic Llan (Christian community) in the 6th or 7th century, the ‘Hen translating as ‘old’. The llan was visited by St Winifred on her journey from Holywell to Gwytherin, where she was to become abbess and live out her days, and there is evidence that a relic of St Winifred was to be found at Henlla

n as late as the 17th century, the church being on the pilgrimage route from Holywell to Gwytherin. The present building dates back to the late 13th century and original features are visible in the north doorway (now the entrance to the vestry), a small piscina and the tracery window in the vestry. The current building is Grade II* listed and there are various other listed structures in the grounds including a cross, walls, lychgate and various tombs. The original medieval font, recently found in a well at Llys Meirchion, can now be seen near the porch where it stands beside the medieval village cross. The latter has previously served as a support for the gallery within the church and a lamp stand in the churchyard. The remarkable Grade II* listed medieval tower is detached from the church and stands on an outcrop of rock above the ancient churchyard. It is said that its corners point north, south, east and west. Tradition holds that the tower was built higher than the church so that the bells could be heard throughout the parish. In the grounds of the Church Institute is the beautiful Bee Garden, a combination of wildflowers and shrubs, consistent with a managed and natural landscape. The garden is well maintained and developed by volunteers and is much appreciated as a peaceful setting in which to sit and reflect or restore one’s mental wellbeing. On a warm summer’s day, all you can hear is the humming of insects, busy among the herbs and flowers.

12/06/2026

Our Eucharist service on Sunday, 14th June, is at 11:15am and will be led by Rev'd Juliet.
Everyone is welcome, and we would love to see you.

Rev'd Rebecca was recommissioned as Mission Area Leader on Wednesday
12/06/2026

Rev'd Rebecca was recommissioned as Mission Area Leader on Wednesday

30/05/2026

This Sunday is Trinity Sunday when we think about God being one God, but 3 persons - Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
It is also the 5th Sunday of the month so there will be no service in Henllan as we are having a joint service in Tremeirchion at 10:30. We will be celebrating 25 years of Peter Wkyes priestly ministry as well as commissioning new pastoral assistants and worship leaders. Everyone welcome.

26/05/2026

Feeling the heat?
St Sadwrn's church provides a lovely cool haven on hot summer days.
Everyone welcome to pop inside to cool down!

Bishop Gregory's Ad Clerum contains two sad announcements for our Mission Area.Firstly that Rev'd Sam will be leaving th...
07/05/2026

Bishop Gregory's Ad Clerum contains two sad announcements for our Mission Area.
Firstly that Rev'd Sam will be leaving the Mission Area. Rev'd Sam in her short time with us has made a wonderful impact on the churches in her role as Priest with Responsibility for Pastoral Care. She will be greatly missed.
Secondly, we are sad to announce the death of our reader Sylvia Harris. Her funeral will be in St Michael's church, Caerwys on Thursday 21st May. (Please note that the date given in the ad clerum is incorrect)

In his May Ad Clerum, Bishop Gregory, reflects on the importance of the sixth century saint, Asaph, for the life of the Teulu Asaph today.
https://dioceseofstasaph.org.uk/ad-clerum-may-2026/

This evening the The National Churches Trust have been filming some of our volunteers in St Sadwrn's Church in Henllan.T...
05/05/2026

This evening the The National Churches Trust have been filming some of our volunteers in St Sadwrn's Church in Henllan.
The church have been awarded grant funding from the National Churches Trust to help maintain their building, as well as winning their Award for Volunteers and Community engagement in Wales in 2025.

Events for Christian Aid week in HenllanSat 9th May 9-12 coffee morning in the Institute Sun 10th May 11:15am Bilingual ...
23/04/2026

Events for Christian Aid week in Henllan
Sat 9th May 9-12 coffee morning in the Institute
Sun 10th May 11:15am Bilingual service in St Sadwrn's

Come along to St Sadwrn's today between 1 and 5pm to help us raise funds to repair the paths in the church yard. Coffee ...
12/04/2026

Come along to St Sadwrn's today between 1 and 5pm to help us raise funds to repair the paths in the church yard.
Coffee and cake, raffle, and lots of activities including finding all the angels hidden around the church

Yesterday we were delighted to welcome representatives from the National Churches Trust to St Sadwrn's, Henllan. Claire ...
13/03/2026

Yesterday we were delighted to welcome representatives from the National Churches Trust to St Sadwrn's, Henllan. Claire Walker (CEO), Gareth, Jon and Sarah came to meet some of the volunteers who won the National Churches Trust Wales Award for Volunteers and Community Engagement in 2025, and to see the difference that their grant funding had made to building repairs.
Here are some of their photos - if you would like to visit the church and see some of our beautiful heritage it is open from about 10am-4pm every day.

13/09/2025

Address

St Sadwrn Church, Henllan
Denbigh
LL165BD

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+447523615384

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