The Wieringerwaard was reclaimed in 1610. This White Church has stood since 1865 on the site of the old, very modest church with a wooden structure from 1636, with a cemetery and small school built by order of the Polder Board. Beautiful tombstones have been preserved from the church, the oldest dating from 1639. The large clock is from 1693. In the second half of the 19th century, the church was so dilapidated that it was partially demolished. The current church was built on the foundations. Poet and reverend Nicolaas Beets baptized the children of his daughter Jacqueline and son-in-law Pieter van Foreest (mayor and secretary) in the then new church. Between 1912 and 1934, the tram line from Schagen to Ewijcksluis for connection to the mail boat to Wieringen passed right in front of the church. Due to declining church attendance in the 1980s, the church was in danger of being demolished due to the merger of the Dutch Reformed congregation with that of Anna Paulowna. Thanks to the great efforts of then mayor Dijkstra and fellow villagers, a foundation was set up for the restoration, to which the preservation of the building was transferred. During the renovation, central heating, an auditorium, kitchen and toilets were installed to serve as a social and cultural platform. The Foundation ‘Friends around the White Church in Wieringerwaard’ takes care of the building and the still to be repaid loans from the restoration period. Since 1989, the Hervormde Gemeente Wieringerwaard has held its services there on Sundays. The church is a cultural Public Benefit Institution. A stylish and attractive space for mourning and wedding services, music, singing, commemorations, lectures, etc. Valuation The church building from 1865 is of general interest because of its cultural and architectural-historical value as a largely intact example of a hall church built in the second half of the 19th century in the North Holland countryside, built in a sober eclectic style. The church has situational value because of its iconic location on a mound in the village of Wieringerwaard. The church has the status of a national monument. Sources Register of monuments via www.monumentenregister.cultureelerfgoed.nl Witte Kerkje Wieringerwaard via www.wittekerkjewieringerwaard.nl
Witte kerkje
Nearby locations
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Molenweg 48
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Swimming pool Wieringerwaard
Outdoor swimming pool Wieringerwaard exists of six swimming pools: Two children's pools for the youngest visitors and four baths that differ in depth. There are diving boards, there is a slide and you will find various playgrounds. Wieringerwaard is a swimming pool for the whole family.
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Léonne Zuurbier Paintings
The address for painting lessons and workshops for adults and inspiring children's parties
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Stolpboerderij – Nieuwesluis 17
The farmhouse was built around 1611, just after the polder was drained. For a long time, the farmhouse was used as an inn.
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Molen Hoop
This mill was built in 1742 as an ironing mill but converted into a flour mill. The volunteer millers grind grain into flour.
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Eendracht Adventures
Do you fancy a cosy, adventurous and sporting challenge for a bachelor party, friends or girlfriends group, sports club or a company? With a 10-acre park on an open ground and in the woods, you can completely let yourself go the in summer and autumn weather at Eendracht Adventures; spectacular and unique adventure park in the north of North Holland, which will satisfy all your needs.
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De Pauw
This green jewel in the polder has 4 rooms, 1 single room, and a fully equipped chalet. 3 rooms share a large bathroom with toilet. The blue room has a private bathroom and private toilet. Full breakfast with homemade jammetjes and freshly baked pastries. Ideal for families or small groups up to 9 people.
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Het Polderhuis
Het Polderhuis is in 1612 gebouwd al een van de gebouwen na de drooglegging. Jarenlang was het in gebruik als waterschapspand en gemeentehuis.
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Waard Canal
To the west of the Waard Canal is the 3.8 kilometer long nature reserve the Waard Canal. There is a broad reed collar, this is a wonderful jungle for all kinds of small animals that can move around safely here. But it is also the home of various reed birds. For example, many reed gurus, small carekites, bluethroat, and almost every year a bittern and brown harrier. You can take a wonderful walk through this bird paradise.