St Philip’s Church was dedicated on 22nd February 1870 and has offered unbroken Christian worship for more than 140 years.
The church was designed in the “Early English” style by architect F Preedy, to seat 200 people. It was built through the generosity of Baroness Windsor of Hewell, to serve and benefit the people of Webheath.
During the long history of the church there have been many additions to the original building, including a Vestry, Chancel Screen and updating the original pipe organ.
In 1919 a Memorial to the fallen of the village in the Great War was placed on the West Wall, and later memorials were placed for those who died in the Second World War and in Palestine.
An 'eco-vicarage' was built opposite the church and is thought to be one of only two in England.
At a cost of around £500,000 it was designed to meet the true zero carbon standard, relying purely on solar gain and the heat generated by people in the building.
In order to make this work there's a lot of insulation in the floor, walls and roof!
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