St. Winwaloe is the parish church of Poundstock, situated in a secluded dell by a small stream. Alongside stands its ancient Gildhouse, now a Grade 1 listed building, the best preserved example in Cornwall of a late medieval church house which has been in continuous use since it was built.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

If you are attending an event at the Gildhouse we ask you to please park in the church car park up the hill. Recently people have been parking in the narrow lane without any respect for access by residents to their property or access by emergency vehicles or local farmers. The limited parking in front of the Gildhouse should only be used for unloading/loading or drop off/pick up and by those with mobility issues.

 

COMING SOON

Welcome to Poundstock Gildhouse

Welcome to the website of the Poundstock Gildhouse, near Bude in North Cornwall. The Gildhouse is open to the public every Wednesday, from Easter to the end of October, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m for you to explore and ask questions of the volunteers. Entry is free as is a cup of tea/coffee and a biscuit.

On this website you will find information on forthcoming events, facilities for wedding receptions and private functions, education days, heritage talks, plus a brief history of the Gildhouse including the recent restoration.

Please feel free to contact us for any further information.

upcoming events

Church access

December 2 @ 9:00 am

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Poundstock Parish Council

December 14 @ 7:00 pm

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wedding receptions

private bookings

heritage talks

history behind the Poundstock Gildhouse

St. Winwaloe is the parish church of Poundstock, situated in a secluded dell by a small stream. Alongside stands its ancient Gildhouse, now a Grade 1 listed building, the best preserved example in Cornwall of a late medieval church house which has been in continuous use since it was built.