St Mildred's, Whippingham,, Isle of Wight
St Mildred's, Beatrice Avenue, Whippingham, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6LW
St Mildred’s, Whippingham, is a Grade I listed Church of England parish church on Beatrice Avenue, near East Cowes. The site has been a place of worship since at least Norman times and is best known for its close connections with Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and the Osborne estate. The earlier church was rebuilt by John Nash in 1804, then replaced between 1854 and 1862 by the present church designed by Albert Jenkins Humbert, with Prince Albert taking an active interest in the design. Built in a distinctive Victorian style with Norman, Romanesque and Gothic influences, the church includes a cruciform plan, rose windows, a central crossing tower and an octagonal lantern. Its royal associations are reflected in the royal pew, the Battenberg Chapel, the font designed by Princess Louise, memorials to members of Queen Victoria’s family and household, and the white marble reredos given by King Edward VII.
Timings
- Sunday 13 September:
- 11:15 Holy Communion
- 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
- Sunday 20 September:
- 11:15 Holy Communion
Location & directions
St Mildred's, Beatrice Avenue, Whippingham, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6LW
- Contact on day:
- Carey Morton
- Telephone number:
- +447710314528
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Car parking available
Additional information
St Mildred’s is a historic family Church of England church in the Whippingham community and is often known as Queen Victoria’s church on the Isle of Wight. It is part of the united benefice with St James’, East Cowes. The church remains open for Sunday worship and welcomes visitors interested in its royal history, Victorian architecture, memorials, Battenberg Chapel, royal pew and churchyard. Money raised from visits and the coffee shop helps support the upkeep of the church for worship and visitors.
