All Saints, Babbacombe

This is a church which John Betjeman which he describes as ‘a fine example of a Butterfield Gothic Revival church.’ This it could well be but it was firmly locked with no indication of whether it is ever open except for services. There was a board set up inside the gated porch which says that people were welcome to a hog roast at the Bank Holiday weekend. Visitors don’t appear to be welcome at other times so why then? The church website is at http://www.allsaintsbabbacombe.org.uk but this gives nothing at all on visitors. A shame as this appears to be a church well worth seeing.

I rate this as very poor. I would welcome any feedback on this church.