Open Doors - St Madoc of Ferns Church, Haroldston West

St Madoc’s Church is a small, mostly medieval church, built on the site of a religious community founded in 583AD by St Madoc (also known as St Aidan) in a small, wooded valley near the coast.

Although restored in 1883, it retains much of the 12th-13th century foundations and walls, as well as a medieval font. Stained glass artwork includes memorials from the First World War and a 20th century depiction of St Madoc.

Closed by the Church in Wales in 2022, it remains a simple, atmospheric church with its origins in the Age of Saints.

The church will open between 11:00 and 16:00 with display boards, attended by members of the local community, who will be delighted to talk about their fight to save the church, the history of St Madoc, the church and some of the people and stories associated with it. Greenala have kindly offered to play medieval music during the event. On each day, there will be a walk from Broad Haven to St Madoc's Church and then to the C14th Williamston Farm, with its rare Baltic timber marks.

Location - St Madoc’s Church, Haroldston West, SA62 3NB. 
OS Grid Ref: SM 86620 15391.   GPS: 51.79642; -5.09588.
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Pembrokeshire National Park Authority Car Park, Millmoor Way, Broad Haven, SA62 3JH. 
OS Grid Ref:SM 86337 14066.   GPS: 51.784444, -5.099167.  what3words:///hazel.fetch.episode

St Madoc of Ferns Church is in the small coastal parish of Haroldston West, just to the north of Broad
Haven, Pembrokeshire.

There is limited parking near the church and people are encouraged to park at the Pembrokeshire National Park Authority Car Park in Broad Haven and walk through Haroldston Woods (where possible). 

There is limited public transport to St Madoc's, with Puffin Bus 400 running on both days and a fflecsi bus service on Saturday only - https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/busroutesandtimetables/busrouteslistcoastalbuses).

A sloping path (with single handrail) leads from the gate to the church. There are several small steps and it is unsuitable for wheelchairs. There will be limited toilet facilities available, a short distance from the church.