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Nights in the Nave

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Ever wonder what it would be like to sleep overnight in a church? Nights in the Nave opens you up to the world of "Champing" - camping overnight in historic churches cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust across England and Wales. Historian and presenter Victoria Jenner is joined by a new guest for each sleep over - like no other. Prepare to be scared, in awe and inspired... Would you dare? You can even give champing a go: https://champing.co.uk/ Find out more about the Churches Conser ...
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Send us a text Prepare for an epic and final journey as host Victoria Jenner embarks on her last sleepover adventure with renowned historian, Helen Carr. Together, they venture to the ancient All Saints church, perched atop a hill overlooking the murky River Parrett and the remnants of a long-lost Benedictine abbey. As they approach its foreboding …
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Send us a text Join host Victoria Jenner on a mystical journey to St Cuthbert's Church in Holme Lacy, Herefordshire. Immerse yourself in the legends of King Arthur as you enter this enchanting church filled with ancient artifacts and grand monuments to his knights. Let the story of Archibald Lucas-Tooth, a fallen soldier from World War I, inspire y…
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Send us a text The penultimate episode of our gripping first series, where host Victoria Jenner takes you on a journey through history. In this episode, we invite you to explore the forgotten village of Wolfhampcote, and its haunting church that has refused to die. Joined by renowned author Matthew Green, we uncover the secrets of this lost village…
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Send us a text These evocative words come from Wordsworth’s poem: ‘Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey, On Revisiting the Banks of the Wye during a Tour. July 13, 1798’. Our wonderful voice actor, Adrian McGlynn, brings Wordsworth's dramatic poem to life here in part 2 of this podcast episode. If you would like to make some memories, why…
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Send us a text In this first episode, we learn how to "champ" (camp in a historic redundant church) like a pro while discovering an oasis of wildflowers and a nesting family of bats at this centuries-old church, where poet John Dryden was baptised. Tune in for a one-of-a-kind sleepover adventure in Nights in the Nave: A Champing Podcast. If you wou…
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Send us a text Join Victoria Jenner on a journey to the past in our latest episode, as she uncovers the secrets of a rare church built during Queen Mary I's reign. With local charm and historical intrigue, we also delve into the fascinating world of sleep care practices in 16th-century Lancashire with special guest Dr Maddy Pelling. Tune in now for…
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Send us a text Join host Victoria Jenner on an exciting journey to St Mary's in Edlesborough, a magnificent church nestled in the stunning Dunstable Downs countryside. Discover the allure of Victorian art and architecture, as Victoria visits a colourful exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum. But that's not all - get ready for a dose of fantasy and adv…
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