All Saints, Freshwater, Isle of Wight

The 10th century church of All Saints is the parish church for Freshwater. It is situated in the old village area near the River Yar and The Causeway. The Afton and Compton Chapels are named after local Norman landholding families. The neighbouring Red Lion pub is linked to the church with a story that a rector of All Saints was imprisoned having been reported for making derogatory remarks about Oliver Cromwell. As well as being closely linked to Alfred, Lord Tennyson and his family, All Saints church has a close connection to Robert Hooke, the English polymath, who was one of the leading scientists and architects of Restoration England, since his father was Curate of freshwater and lived in Hooke Hill. The congregation of All Saints is called to services by the peals of the six bells in the bell tower, and the services enhanced by the organ or church band. All Saints is surrounded by the largest churchyard on the Isle of Wight at over 5.5 acres. It contains many interesting tombs and graves, including that of the Tennyson family and several War Commission graves.

Timings

Friday 11 September:

11:00 to 15:00

Saturday 12 September:

11:00 to 15:00

Sunday 13 September:

There is a service at All Saints every Sunday at 9.30am.

Monday 14 September:

11:00 to 15:00

Tuesday 15 September:

11:00 to 15:00

Wednesday 16 September:

11:00 to 15:00

Thursday 17 September:

11:00 to 15:00

Friday 18 September:

11:00 to 15:00

Saturday 19 September:

11:00 to 15:00

Sunday 20 September:

There is a service at All Saints every Sunday at 9.30am.

Location & directions

All Saints, Church Place, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9BP

Directions:

The church is situated at the end of Church Place near the Red Lion pub at the northern end of The Causeway. Limited parking is available along the road and just outside the churchyard.

Contact on day:

Cheril Mayer

Telephone number:

+447444322124

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Parking is limited

Additional information

Its daughter church, St Agnes, built in the 20th century, is situated in the bay area of the parish. Freshwater Parish is also part of the FYT parishes, along with St James, Yarmouth and Christ Church, Totland, and the West Wight Benefice of the Diocese of Portsmouth. All Saints church is open daily for peace, prayer and quiet contemplation, and welcomes visitors and walkers throughout the year.

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