Ride+Stride
What is Ride+Stride?
Visit unique historic buildings, see beautiful countryside, get some exercise and have fun with the family!
Ride+Stride is a sponsored bike ride or walk in which people all over England walk or cycle between churches, exploring and enjoying the countryside from Cornwall to Northumberland.
The money they raise helps to save historic churches, chapels and meeting houses for future generations by helping to fund urgent repairs and the installation of modern facilities. Each year the event raises over £1 million pounds to help fund urgent repairs to historic churches and chapels.
In 2024 Ride+Stride for Churches takes place on Saturday 14th September. Find out more here.
There are various ways you can help and join in on the day:
- Cycle, walk, run, ride, drive – or even use your bus pass – to visit participating churches; invite family, friends, and colleagues to sponsor you (or your dog!)
- Be a ‘meeter and greeter’ in your church for part of the day or provide cakes and refreshments for the Riders and Striders
- Sponsor friends or family taking part.
To register as a participant, click here. To register your church, click here. For further information on what’s happening in Hampshire and the Islands, click here. To download a sponsorship form click here. If you would like to donate to Hampshire and The Islands Historic Churches Trust, visit their website, and you can contribute directly to Ride+Stride here.
Visit the Ride+Stride website for full participation details, either for riding and striding or for having your church as one of the visited churches.
Upcoming Events
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06 July, IN: Social
Carisbrooke Village Fête
A fun community event with live music, stalls and tombola. read more
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06 July, IN: Social
Meonstoke, Corhampton and Exton church fête
Lots of exciting activities for the whole family. read more
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06 July, IN: Social
Open Gardens, Swanmore
Open gardens in Swanmore, with refreshments at The Paterson Centre. read more