St Peter, Shorwell, Isle of Wight

St Peter’s, Shorwell, is a medieval Church of England parish church on Main Road in the village of Shorwell, Isle of Wight. The church has 12th-century origins, with surviving early fabric including the north chapel and later medieval additions from the 13th to 15th centuries. It is especially noted for its fine 15th-century wall painting of St Christopher, its early stone pulpit, historic roof timbers, brasses and monuments connected with the Leigh family of North Court. The church is Grade I listed for its exceptional architectural and historic interest and remains an active parish church serving Shorwell and Kingston.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

11:00 Morning Worship

Thursday 17 September:

10:00 to 16:00 (tours 10:00 to 16:00)

Location & directions

St Peter, Main Road, Shorwell, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 3JL

Directions:

The church is on Main Road in Shorwell. Visitor information notes level access from the road through the church gate, an upward-sloping tarmacked path through the churchyard and level access through the front door. The church floor is stone slabs, with two steps up to the sanctuary area. There is no onsite parking with on-road parking nearby.

Contact on day:

Christine Harrison

Telephone number:

+447754602803

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

The church is open 10:00 to 16:00 for a special open day on Thursday 17th September for organ playing, bellringing and refreshments, all are welcome. For special tours, (tours between 10:00 to 16:00) for a booked tour please text Mr. Harrison 07754602803

Booking contact name:

Mr. Harrison

Booking telephone number:

+447754602803

Booking opens:

01 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

16 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Additional information

The ring of six bells are: Treble (1998) by Whitechapel Bell Foundry (Weight: 5 cwt 1 qtr. 19 lb, note E) Second (1893) by Mears & Stainbank (Weight: 5 cwt 2 qtr. 6 lb, note D) Third (1641) by John Higden (Weight: 6 cwt 3 qtr. 6 lb, note C) Fourth (1893) by Mears & Stainbank (Weight: 6 cwt 2 qtr. 2 lb, note B) Fifth (1601) by R.B. of Hampshire (Weight: 8 cwt 0 qtr. 8 lb., note A) Tenor (1611) by R.B. of Hampshire (Weight: 9 cwt 0 qtr. 5 lb., note G)

Max number of people:

10

Estimated duration:

30 hour(s)

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