PE5 Ailsworth Methodist Church, Main Street, Ailsworth, Peterborough

The building has two distinct parts suggesting that one part was an addition at a later date. The original part of the church dates from 1860 and has an attached hall to the rear. The single building occupies almost the whole site. There is a small garden area to the front of the church. There is a side access for direct admission to the hall at the rear.

The site is located at the rear of the footpath with a generally level aspect. There is very little space to the rear of the building.

The property has not been in use since mid 2022 but presents in good condition especially considering its age. The structure is of a mix of solid masonry construction. The floors are typically suspended and of timber. The roof Is pitched with slate covering where visible. The windows are a mix of single glazed timber framed and double glazed PVCu units to the rear hall.

Ailsworth is approximately four miles west of Peterborough. Other notable destinations are Stamford, eight miles to the northwest and Leicester thirty six miles to the west. The villag e has some rural bus routes but there is no railway connection. The local road network is busy with village residents but not through traffic which uses the A47 bypass linking with an intersection to the A1 just a few miles away. The population of Ailsworth is approximately 650. The village is an attractive location popular for commuter links with Peterborough and other larger conurbations having a rural outlook and community feel.

The village has a few local resources including a medical surgery and recreation park. The village is closely associated with Castor where there are a couple of pubs.