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St Peter's Church

St Peter's Chuch is an ancient building made of local stone from Hextons Quarry, but like many churches it has been altered, modified and partly rebuilt over the centuries. The oldest part of the church is the nave, which was built about 1200, although there is evidence of an older structure of which only a few parts remain. Several alterations took place until about 1525, when the building was very much as you see it now.

The tower was built in the 1600's and the peal of bells cast by A. Rudhall of Gloucester in 1753. They are still rung every Sunday morning for service. The Victorians decided to 'modernise' the church by putting in a heating system, consisting of grills and ducts to carry the warm air; a new tiled floor surface and more comfortable seating instead of the old upright pew benches. The Victorians had scant regard for the historical artefacts they may have disturbed.

The most recent addition to the church was in 2005, when toilet facilities for the disabled and a small kitchen was installed. Until then there was no water on the site at all.

There are several monuments, the oldest of which is the "crusader" who was a knight of the time of Edward I. It is thought that he may be Sir Walter de Balun.

St Peter's church has been a place of worship and prayer for over 800 years, and is a place of quietness and peace. It is somewhere to sit awhile and experience the spiritual atmosphere which the very stones of the building have absorbed.

More detailed information can be found in the chuch, Services are held every Sunday morning at 10.30am

The chuch is just 10 to 15 minutes walk from Arley railway station, from the station yard turn left and walk down the hill towards the river passing the pub on the right, after crossing over the footbridge, turn left on other side and after passing the post office and tea room on right, follow the road up the incline until the road finishes, then turn left along a track which leads into the church grounds.

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Booking Office Signal Box Waiting Room Gift Shop Gardens Riverside Walks Refreshment Kiosk Picnic Area River Arley Village Arley Arboretum Local Wildlife Steam Trains Victoria Bridge Events		St Peter's Church St Peter's Chuch is an ancient building made of local stone from Hextons Quarry, but like many churches it has been altered, modified and partly rebuilt over the centuries. The oldest part of the church is the nave, which was built about 1200, although there is evidence of an older structure of which only a few parts remain. Several alterations took place until about 1525, when the building was very much as you see it now. The tower was built in the 1600's and the peal of bells cast by A. Rudhall of Gloucester in 1753. They are still rung every Sunday morning for service. The Victorians decided to 'modernise' the church by putting in a heating system, consisting of grills and ducts to carry the warm air; a new tiled floor surface and more comfortable seating instead of the old upright pew benches. The Victorians had scant regard for the historical artefacts they may have disturbed. The most recent addition to the church was in 2005, when toilet facilities for the disabled and a small kitchen was installed. Until then there was no water on the site at all. There are several monuments, the oldest of which is the "crusader" who was a knight of the time of Edward I. It is thought that he may be Sir Walter de Balun. St Peter's church has been a place of worship and prayer for over 800 years, and is a place of quietness and peace. It is somewhere to sit awhile and experience the spiritual atmosphere which the very stones of the building have absorbed. More detailed information can be found in the chuch, Services are held every Sunday morning at 10.30am The chuch is just 10 to 15 minutes walk from Arley railway station, from the station yard turn left and walk down the hill towards the river passing the pub on the right, after crossing over the footbridge, turn left on other side and after passing the post office and tea room on right, follow the road up the incline until the road finishes, then turn left along a track which leads into the church grounds.
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St Peter's Church