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Historic Churches

Historic Churches

ST PETER'S BY THE WATERFRONT

St Peter's by the Waterfront, St Peter's Church, College Street, Ipswich, IP4 1DD

Tele:- 01473 438730

This old redundant church has been transformed into a Heritage Centre and a concert and rehearsal venue for local music groups as well as being the home of The Ipswich Hospital Band

A team of volunteers aim to open the Church from 10am-3.30pm, Mon-Fri throughout the Summer with occasional weekend opening

Winter opening [1st October - 31st April]  every Wednesday for members of the public to view the Charter Hangings and Heritage displays from 10:00am - 3:30pm.

[Closed on Bank Holidays]

Visitors can view this magnificent 14th Century church and enjoy the heritage displayed inside.

Come and see ....

  • the Ipswich Charter Wall Hangings

  • the rare Tournai Marble Font

  • the restored East Window

  • ledger stones

  • stone coffin, unearthed when the Church was extended by the Victorians

  • attractive information panels about the history of the parish

For further information refer to website: http://www.stpetersbythewaterfront.com


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