Welcome to the Benefice of Hazelbury Bryan and the Hillside Parishes
of
Belchalwell, Fifehead Neville,
Ibberton, Mappowder and Woolland
The Parish of Woolland
Woolland lies at the foot of Woolland Hill, deep in Hardy Country in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The village boasts few public amenities, but it does have a lovely 19th century church which affords very fine views across the Blackmore Vale. The present church was built as a chapel by Sir Gilbert Scott. The spire was rebuilt in 1987, some £20,000 having been raised to pay for the work. It has unusual, sepia coloured windows and other attractive features, and the churchyard is home to a famous yew tree, reputedly at least two thousand years old. It is some time since we had a Quinquennial Review but the church is in a reasonable state of repair. Average attendance at the monthly Evensong service is approximately eight. Woolland, Ibberton and Belchalwell combine to hold an annual church fete. Woolland Church has always paid its Share in full. We have one Churchwarden and the PCC comprises six other people. Our building is open every day during daylight hours. A parish magazine is delivered on ten months of the year. There are forty households in the village.