St Peter's Church, Preston Park, Sussex
Details
Accessibility
https://stpetersprestonpark.uk/faq
2025:
"The path to the church is flat, if a little bumpy, and there is slight ramp down into the church itself. The only steps are up to the altar. The paths around the churchyard are also flat, but again can be a little bumpy."
Brief description
https://stpetersprestonpark.uk/
2025:
"In a small, wooded churchyard adjoining the 18th manor house of Preston Manor, now part of Royal Pavilion and Museum Trust, Brighton, this simple 13th century flint church makes a pleasing medieval contrast with its suburban surroundings.
St Peter's is notable mainly for the substantial area of 13th century wall paintings that survived a disastrous fire in 1906. The surviving three paintings depict the Nativity, the Martyrdom of St Thomas of Canterbury, and St Michael weighing souls.
Listed Grade 2*, St Peter's remains a consecrated building in the care of The Churches Conservation Trust, which looks after over three hundred historically and architecturally important churches including seven in Sussex.
The Friends of St Peter's was formed in 2006 with the aim to support The Churches Conservation Trust in its care, preservation, maintenance and management of St Peter's."
Address
Preston Drove, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6SD
Online form: https://stpetersprestonpark.uk/contact
Phone
Website
https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-peter-preston-park.html
Directions
Immediately adjacent to Preston Manor which is at the northern tip of Preston Park on the A23 in Brighton. Main entrance from Preston Drove but footpath from Preston Park itself through churchyard. Limited pay and display parking & toilet facilities are available in Preston Park, operated by Brighton & Hove City Council.
Opening Times
https://stpetersprestonpark.uk/contact
2025:
"The church is generally open 10am to 3.30pm."
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
Nearest railway station: Preston Park (0.5 miles).
Amenities
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
195 metres*
Preston Park Chalet, Preston Road
213 metres*
Preston Manor Museum, Brighton, Sussex
567 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.