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The Story of St Mark’s, Ampfield

St. Mark Church, A3090, Ampfield, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 9BU

  • 16 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking preferred
  • | Talk

Learn about the Revd John Keble’s church of St Mark’s, Ampfield and what makes it special. A talk by a historian who has researched and co-written its fascinating story.

St. Mark Church Owen Brown lithograph 1841

Sally Kerson

Sally Kerson

John Keble window in St. Mark Church

Sally Kerson

Sally Kerson

St. Mark Church

Sally Kerson

Sally Kerson

Inside St. Mark's Church

The Fountain and St. Marks Church 1980s

Come and learn about St Mark’s Church, which was built in 1838-41 under the direction of Revd
John Keble when Ampfield was part of his neighbouring parish of Hursley. Find out more about the
decisions he made as he followed the principles of the newly-established Oxford Movement -
making sure the focal points were on the altar raised up three steps at the east end and on the
Communion service rather than, as had become the norm, on the pulpit and preaching of long
sermons. Find out why Bishop Sumner thought of Ampfield and Hursley as “a plague spot in his
diocese”. Learn more about the design and fittings of the church, the stories behind the stained
glass windows. You will also learn something of the early vicars and their influences on the
building in the following years. Enjoy the churchyard with its specimen trees and German-style
fountain.

Timings

Wednesday 16 September:
14:30 15:30

Location & directions

St. Mark Church, A3090, Ampfield, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 9BU

Directions:
St. Mark Church is set back from the A3090 road not far from Romsey. It is often called 'The Church in the Wood' as it is surrounded by some beautiful and unusual trees.https://w3w.co/swam.testy.chariots
Contact on day:
Sally Kerson
Telephone number:
+442380737617

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking preferred
Booking conditions:
Winchester Heritage Open Days
Booking contact name:
Hampshire History Trust
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hampshire-history-trust
Booking opens:
09 Aug 2026 09:00 AM
Booking closes:
15 Sep 2026 03:00 PM

Accessibility details

There is a little walk from the car park (which is a little concealed) but entrance indicated by a big white mark on a large tree just past the church entrance. Parking is restricted as there is only a small car park. Therefore careful parking along the roadside may be necessary.

Additional information

There is a sound system

Max number of people:
80
Estimated duration:
1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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