Eye Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
Old Vicarage, Church Street, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7BD
This is a premier church in a county of fine churches. The 101ft tower, with its array of elaborate flushwork, grand stone parapet, and noble polygonal buttresses is a masterpiece of c.1450-88, displaying John De La Pole’s arms, as does the two-storeyed south porch, which has superb 15th century stone carving. The south doorway has Early English dog-tooth and stiff-leaf carving and is 200 years older. The fan-vaulting beneath the tower, the pinnacled, cusped and crocketed tomb recess of the 1300s, the south chapel parapet of Tudor brick and terracotta are just some of the architectural details to be savoured here.
2024 has been an exciting year for the church with the interior of the church being fully redecorated. The internal restoration has taken over three months and it is hoped this will preserve the interior of the church for years to come. This is a completion of the internal project that has had heating installed to maintain a constant temperature above 8 degrees throughout the year protecting the interior from damp and condensation.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 15 September:
- 12.00 - 16.00
Location & directions
Old Vicarage, Church Street, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7BD
- Contact on day:
- PINKY PALMER (MRS)
- Telephone number:
- +441379870539
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Nearby on street parking is available. However access using the free car parking in Eye makes for a more relaxed approach. The Church has three access points. Hoxne Road Gate, Castle Street Gate and Church Street Gate by the towns Guildhall. All pathways are hogging and shingle makeup. Slightly uneven in places but firm. Wheelchair access is best from the Church Street entrance. While the best approach view is from the Castle Street entrance.
Additional information
On the Sunday the Churchwarden Mrs Pinky Palmer will be on hand. Any information you may require directions, orientation, historic or Faith questions will be answered. You will be welcome to join the church service Sung Mass taking place at 10.45 with light refreshments before the Eye Heritage Open Day Festival commences.
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 55 minute(s)
