EXPLORING THE CHURCHES OF EPSOM AND EWELL…
Posted by Kalli Pasqualucci on 16 May 2025
Nestled in the heart of Surrey, Epsom and Ewell has over 29 churches and includes Anglican, Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, United Reformed, and other Christian denominations.
Churches, in our area, have always played a big role in the community, and have historical and cultural significance. And many churches these days help the area by offering support groups for families, activities that are cheaper and more easily accessible, and free meals.
Here are some of the churches in Epsom and Ewell:
Christ Church Epsom Common
Positioned just on the edge of Epsom Common, you will find Christ Church Epsom. They welcome those ready to explore their Christian faith and proclaim the Gospel in their contemporary context.
They offer family-friendly Bubble Church – “a puppet-packed, Jesus-centred, coffee-and-cake fuelled kids’ and families’ adventure” at 4pm on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month.
Christ Church Ewell
Christ Church Ewell is currently undergoing building work, but has a temporary home at Ewell Castle school on Sunday mornings. Weekly services are complemented by children’s activities, such as J.A.M (Jesus and Me) and Young People services and socials. They also host Wednesday Coffee Drop-In and the Alpha Film Series.
St Clements Church
St Clements, on the Ewell Bypass, offers weekly Catholic Mass, as well as a Children’s Liturgy service.
St Joseph’s Catholic Church
“The first Catholic place of worship in Epsom was a cottage in Stanley Gardens in 1859, but within two years work began in Heathcote Road to build a church. In 2001, St Joseph’s Church moved to its current location on St Margaret Drive to accommodate the increasing numbers of parishioners.”
St Joseph’s offers various weekly Masses and a Children’s Liturgy service on a Sunday morning.
St Martin’s Church, Epsom
The parish church of Epsom is St Martin’s on Church Street. St Martin of Tours, as it officially called, is a Grade II* listed building and features a flint tower from around 1450.
St Martin’s has weekly services, and also hosts music concerts, study courses and family events.
St Mary’s Ewell
You spot the beautiful Gothic architecture of St Mary’s Ewell, the minute you drive into Ewell (from North Cheam). St Mary’s was designed by Henry Clutton and built in 1847.
St Mary’s also has Jesus and Me church and Messy Church Goes Wild services, along with traditional church services. And regularly host family-friendly events.
King’s Church Epsom
King’s Church “believe that church should not only be great fun but also a place where lives are radically transformed.” They have a focus on children, youth and young adults (which is a growing demographic within their community.
As well as services, they offer social gatherings, women’s conferences and a men’s group.
St Barnabas Church
St Barnabas Church is a busy church, close to Epsom Town Centre. They host regular services, Barney’s Toddlers and Lunch Club on Tuesdays, After School Clubs and community events; and is also the home of the mental health charity, Love Me Love My Mind.
Epsom Methodist Church
With four different services to choose from every Sunday, plus Roots Coffee Shop – a community cafe that is open from 9am to 2pm every Monday to Friday during term time.
Epsom Methodist Church also hosts a Book Fair, Movie Club, Bible study group and a Repair Cafe.
www.epsommethodistchurch.org.uk
Ruxley Church
Ruxley Church is an Anglican-Methodist partnership Church.
They hold a ‘Together @ 10’ family service, will be hosting an International Social Evening in June and have a regular gardening party.
All Saints Church
All Saints Church in West Ewell is a family church, with a focus on children and young people. It is is an “Anglican open evangelical church with a variety of modern styles of worship.”
They have Alpha course, Jnr Saints, Movie and Games Nights and Toddler Time
Epsom Vineyard Church
With Sunday services taking place at Blenheim School, Epsom Vineyard has a focus on building a community in which everyone feels like they belong. As well as their adult community, they have a thriving kids, youth and young adult church group.
And on the fourth Sunday of every month, their service is dedicated to Community Sundays – a time for practical acts of kindness in the local area.
The Churches of Epsom and Ewell offer history, architecture and community – with their various activities, events and groups. Perfect for those seeking a place of worship, a place to connect with parents, families or like-minded people or those who are just interested in local history.
Kalli x
