Trinity United Church, Ringwood

Built in the late 1860’s with a foundation stone dated to 1863 Trinity is in the gothic style and is grade 2 listed. The natural acoustics are wonderful.
The building was extended in 2002 which now offers the Trinity centre with meeting rooms, foyer gathering area, activity hall, offices and toilet facilities.
Seat pads are provided in the first floor pews but you may want to bring your own cushion for comfort if you are going up there.
Directions: Please visit the Trinity United Church Website for full directions:
Car Parking: The Trinity Centre has space for 27 cars off the Quomp. Should this be full the next nearest public car park is the Blynkbonnie – follow the Christchurch Road past Greyfriars and Daryl’s Fishbar and turn left. After you have parked, pedestrians can walk through the Greyfriars grounds to the Trinity Centre.
Public Car parks in Ringwood are free to use after 6pm.
PLEASE NOTE: The Trinity Church car park is privately run and you PAY ON EXIT. This operates under an automated camera system.
Charges and restrictions apply Monday to Saturday 24hrs.
There are no disabled/blue badge concessions.
Please see the car park notices for scale of fees.
The pay machine is located in the car park and easily identified.
Payment is cashless and can be made by smartphone app or card.
ACCESSIBILITY
There is level access on the ground floor with ramps to the main doors onto the Christchurch Road. There are two adapted toilets with handrails and assistance alarms.
United Church Ferndown.
United Church Ferndown is a welcoming community church located at 505 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9NF. Situated in the heart of Ferndown, it serves as a spiritual hub for the local community, blending tradition with a modern approach to worship and fellowship. There has been a place of worship on this site for 100 years.
The church is thoughtfully designed to ensure accessibility for everyone, with the entire building situated on ground level and equipped with adapted toilet facilities to accommodate diverse needs. Additionally, there are 22 parking spaces available on-site. For those seeking additional parking, there is on-street parking available in adjacent roads, and the town centre car parks are just a convenient 10-minute walk away.
Inside, visitors will find comfortable modern seating and ambient lighting, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The church also features a large raised platform, making it ideal for performances, presentations, and other events. For social gatherings and refreshments.
For BFC events the bar will be located in the rear hall.
For visitors relying on public transport, the church is easily accessible, with several bus routes, including the 13, 13A, X6, and 38, passing nearby.
Its central location, thoughtful design, and modern amenities make it a welcoming and versatile space for all.
CONCERT TIMINGS
Concert timings are approximately:
18:45pm Foyer bar opens.
19:20 Doors to performance area open
19:30 First music set – 45 minutes
20.30 20 minute interval
20.50 Second music set – 45 minutes + encore
21.45 Concert ends
Our concerts and friendly and welcoming spaces and we want all our guests to feel comfortable. Please contact us if you have any concerns or queries about accessibility in the venue.