Is This the Best Example of Art Deco in Gosport?

Don’t be fooled by appearances. The exterior of St Faith’s Church in Lee-on-the-Solent looks like a typical 1930s brick building but prepare to be amazed at the Art Deco inspired concrete arches on the inside! Designed by leading architects Seely & Paget who were at the vanguard of Art Deco design.
If you have time, stay and follow the self-guided tours and discover the intertwined history of Lee-on-the-Solent and this building.
Learn about Sir John Robinson, the first superintendent of art at the Victoria & Albert Museum, who financed this seaside resort in 1883 with his plans to build a grand church in the centre. Discover the reasons why it took another 50 years to build a church that befitted the grandeur of this Victorian New Town.
These self-guided tours are based on the very successful tours provided for GHOD in 2023 and 2024.
Volunteers will be available to answer any questions you might have and to also serve refreshments.
Please note that St Faith’s is a working church and some of these time slots advertised may become unavailable for self-guided tours due to circumstances outside our control, for example, for a funeral.
St Faith’s Church is located in Victoria Square just around the corner from the Hovercraft Museum in Lee-on-the-Solent.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

1000 - 1200 & 1400 - 1600

Sunday 13 September:

1400 - 1600

Monday 14 September:

1000 - 1200

Tuesday 15 September:

1400 - 1600

Wednesday 16 September:

1000 - 1200

Thursday 17 September:

1400 - 1600

Saturday 19 September:

1400 - 1600

Location & directions

St. Faiths Church, Victoria Square, Lee-on-the-Solent, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 9NF

Directions:

The closest bus stop is Osborne Road on Marine Parade West, Lee-on-the-Solent.

Contact on day:

Kevin Dean

Telephone number:

+447585505712

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The ground surface consists of tarmac, paving slabs, and mown grass.

Additional information

Please arrive 10 minutes before start of tour.

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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