Historic churches · London
The Church of St James
The Church of St James — Grade I listed church in Shere, Surrey, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gomshall · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Church of St James is a parish church in Surrey, London. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Godalming and Ash parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Gomshall, about 1.4 km away. Postcode area GU5.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St James is a Grade I listed church located in Shere, Surrey, London. It is situated within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), known for its picturesque landscapes and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2191, -0.4630
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Guildford
- Parish
- Shere
- Postcode
- GU5 9HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Godalming and Ash
- Nearest railway station
- Gomshall — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.sheremuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527580 (CC0)
- commons: St James Shere from west (1).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Church of St James?
- The Church of St James is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode GU5 9HQ), in the parish of Shere.
- Is The Church of St James a listed building?
- The Church of St James is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is The Church of St James a protected site?
- Yes — The Church of St James is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Church of St James free to visit?
- Yes, The Church of St James is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Church of St James?
- The nearest railway station is Gomshall, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU5 9HQ.