Parish Church of St Peter, Wawne. Open for Sunday service at 10.30am. Free entry.

Details

Accessibility:

There is a small car park opposite the church. The church has steps up to the main entrance, but there is access by wheelchair via a path to the south door of the church, although wheelchair users would probably require help through the churchyard and into the church. There are no steps in the body of the church, and there is a toilet suitable for wheelchair users. There is also a loop system for the hard of hearing. and large print orders of services for the visually impaired. Dogs are welcome.

Brief Description:

St Peter’s Church dates back to the 12th century and its records are contained in the chronicles of the nearby remains of Cistercian Meaux Abbey.  This Grade I listed building has been added to and altered over the years but still maintains the character of a mediaeval church.

Further Information

Address:

Main Street, Wawne, East Yorkshire, HU7 5XH

Email:

office@spwkchurch.co.uk

Phone:

01482 838486

Website:

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/wawne-st-peter/

https://spwkchurch.co.uk/our-churches-3/

Opening Hours:

2025: Sunday services at 10.30am. (Family Service 1st Sunday of the Month)

The church is open from about 10am to 3pm on weekdays. 

Directions:

From Hull via Holwell Road (5.9m). Take George Street/A165 then continue on Wincolmlee. Take Bank Side to Ferry Lane/A1165. Follow Holwell Rd, Wawne Rd and Sutton Rd to Main St in East Riding of Yorkshire. Take slight left onto Main Street and your destination will be on the left.

From Beverley via A1035 and Meaux Lane (8.9m). Head northeast on Newbegin toward Lairgate/A164. Take A1035, Meaux Ln and Meaux Rd to Main St. Turn right onto Main St and your destination will be on the left.

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Transport:

The closest railway station is Cottingham, and there is a bus route into the village. For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.

Amenities:

2025: Although this is quite a rural location there is a shop with a post office in the village. Also nearby farm shop. There are a wealth of attractions including hotels, bed-and-breakfast accommodation, camp sites, restaurants, bars and shopping in neighbouring Beverley and Hull.