St Thomas, Newport, Isle of Wight
St Thomas, St Thomas's Square, High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1SG
St Thomas, Newport, also known as Newport Minster or the Minster Church of St Thomas, is a Grade I listed Church of England parish church in St Thomas’ Square at the heart of Newport, Isle of Wight. There has been a church on or near this central site for well over 800 years, with the original dedication associated with St Thomas Becket after his canonisation in the 12th century. Following the Reformation, the dedication became associated with St Thomas the Apostle, and when the church was rebuilt in 1854–1855 the foundation stone dedicated it jointly to both saints. The present building was designed by Samuel Whitfield Daukes in a Decorated Gothic style with Pugin influence, retaining important historic fittings from the earlier church, including a 1636 font, pulpit and reading desk, and the monument to Sir Edward Horsey. In the new church was erected the memorial to Princess Elizabeth, daughter of Charles I, and royal memorials connected with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
Timings
- Friday 11 September:
- 11:00 to 15:00 (Morning Prayer on weekdays at 08.30 )
- Saturday 12 September:
- 11:00 to 15:00
- Sunday 13 September:
- 11:00 Holy Communion (an informal Worship and Prayer service at 18:30)
- Monday 14 September:
- 11:00 to 15:00 (Morning Prayer on weekdays at 08.30 )
- Tuesday 15 September:
- 11:00 to 15:00 (Morning Prayer on weekdays at 08.30 )
- Wednesday 16 September:
- 11:00 to 15:00 (Morning Prayer on weekdays at 08.30 )
- Thursday 17 September:
- 11:00 to 15:00 (Morning Prayer on weekdays at 08.30 )
- Friday 18 September:
- 11:00 to 15:00 (Morning Prayer on weekdays at 08.30 )
- Saturday 19 September:
- 11:00 to 15:00
- Sunday 20 September:
- 11:00 Holy Communion (an informal Worship and Prayer service at 18:30)
Location & directions
St Thomas, St Thomas's Square, High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1SG
- Directions:
- The church is in St Thomas’ Square in Newport town centre.
- Contact on day:
- Parish Centre
- Telephone number:
- +441983821961
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The church is in St Thomas’ Square in Newport town centre with no parking.
Additional information
The interior also includes the 1636 font, the alabaster monument to Sir Edward Horsey, Governor of the Isle of Wight, and the white marble memorial to Princess Elizabeth, daughter of Charles I, who died at nearby Carisbrooke Castle in 1650. The church has a ring of 12 bells.
